A colleague at your high school stops by your room at the end of the day and shares this concern: One of her students has been denied special education services based on exclusionary factors. She is deeply concerned that this represents discrimination. Which comment by the colleague is accurate?Group of answer choices“I can’t believe this! You’ve got to make an appeal on your student’s behalf.”“This must mean you failed to provide appropriate instruction in reading or math this year.”“The team did not believe the teacher making the evaluation request.”“The team must ensure the student has had appropriate instruction before labelling them as having a SLD.”

Luci Madison is a 2nd grade teacher at a large urban elementary school. She is concerned about the lack of progress one of her students, Rashid, is making in class. Rashid’s family recently moved to the area, and he has a very limited English vocabulary. When Ms. Madison talks with her team leader about having Rashid evaluated for special education services, she is told that, by law, he can’t be considered at this time. Which is the most likely explanation for this response?Group of answer choicesRashid can’t be considered as having a disability as long as a possibility exists that he has not received appropriate academic instruction.Rashid can’t be considered for pre-referral as long as his parents withhold their permission.English language learners do not qualify for special education programs and services.If Rashid was in the process of being evaluated at his old school but moved before it was completed, he can’t be considered for evaluation at his new school.

Which of the following actions by landlord Chrissy is most likely to be considered discriminatory?Her advertising includes people who are members of protected classes.She grants all fiscally manageable reasonable accommodation requests.She rejects accommodation requests that will take her more time than she has budgeted for such concerns.She takes continuing education classes on how to best serve people with disabilities.

Ethical Dilemma. As standardized testing looms, Mr. Collins, a dedicated special education and morally upright teacher, faces a difficult situation that will affect his high school. His commitment to inclusive education runs counter to the administration's obsession with raising test results generally. The issue's main focus is Mark, a student with severe disabilities whom the administration is determined to keep off the examinations to boost results. Collins fervently defends Mark's inclusion in a heated conversation with the Director, stressing the fundamental ideas of inclusive education. However, the Director emphasizes the importance of prioritizing test results so Collins should do all he can to convince Mark not to take part in the standardized testing, something which he sees as against his moral beliefs, or face sanctions when the results of the standardized test is poor. Collins seeks advice from colleagues as the weight of this decision presses down on him, considering the moral ramifications of his choices. It is a struggle not only between his convictions and official orders but also between firmly held principles. If Collins disobeys his superiors, he will suffer personal consequences, complicating his decision-making even more. Collins finds himself divided between his commitment to inclusive education and morals and the need to abide by administrative expectations as the days go by and the exam dates get closer. He feels torn and unsure about what to do next because of the uncertainty that he bears with him. Collins finds himself at a crossroads in this moral situation, uncertain of the best course of action. He finds himself in a perplexed state of hesitation due to the conflict between his principles, morals, and outside forces, considering the severe ramifications of his decisions for Mark and his integrity as a teacher. Reflection Questions 1. Considering the possible effects of his choice on the student and his professional position, how can Mr. Collins balance his dedication to inclusive education with the temptation to prioritize test results? 2. What moral principles must direct Mr. Collins in balancing the conflicting demands of accountability and inclusion, and how may his personal convictions affect his choices?

A colleague asks you which federal act originally created the stipulations such as zero rejection of students, free and appropriate public education for students with special needs, the development of IEPs, and education in the least restrictive environment. Which is the correct response to her question?Group of answer choicesThe Education of All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) of 1975The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as passed in 1965The Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as reauthorized in 2004

According to Office of Civil Rights Data, which of the following statements about school discipline is false?Group of answer choicesSeclusion and restraint are experienced less frequently by students with disabilities than their nondisabled peers.Seclusion and restraint are less likely to be used with white students than those from ethnic/racial minorities.Students with disabilities are more likely to be suspended and expelled than students without disabilities.Students from racial/ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be suspended and expelled than white students.