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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Free Appropriate Public Education"”.
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Choice for All? Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
… to assess the extent and quality of special education services in charter schools in north Texas, the researcher examined data submitted to Texa Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS), and conducted qualitative interviews with selected charter school administrators. Five …
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The Results of State Level Investigations of IDEA Complaints in Virginia
… districts involving a wide range of special education issues. The ability to challenge the decisions made by school personnel regarding identification, evaluation, placement, and the provision of free appropriate public education is a cornerstone of the Individuals with Disabilities Act …
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Maryland special education due process decisions: a closer look at the issues and outcomes
… eligible students with disabilities with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Parents of eligible students with disabilities have three complaint mechanisms available when there are disputes with the school district regarding FAPE. One of those complaint mechanisms is the right to a …
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Legislating Social Inclusion: Social Interaction and Perceptions of Middle Level Students Toward Those with Disabilities
… need for students with disabilities to receive free and appropriate education was brought to the forefront with the passage of Public Law 93 – 112, Rehabilitation Act in 1973. In 1975 Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was enacted requiring all schools to develop …
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Educating Adolescents in the Context of Section 504 Policy: a Comparative Study of Two Middle Schools
… assistance" (First & Curcio, 1993, p.33). In public schools, eligible students receive an Individualized Accommodation Plan (IAP), guaranteeing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and equitable access to educational opportunities (Bateman, 1996). Interest in Section 504 has grown among …
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Development of a Test for Measuring Knowledge of the Discipline Provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997.
… provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA '97). Such an instrument will assist in determining whether or not and to what extent additional training opportunities may be needed for school personnel who are responsible for disciplining students served in …
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A Comparison of Inclusion and Pullout Programs on Student Achievement for Students with Disabilities
… federal government has enacted laws to provide free, appropriate public education to students with disabilities. In the first decade of the 21st Century the government has produced legislation requiring schools to be responsible for improving instruction for students with disabilities. One of …
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Exploring the Professional Responsibilities of Educators in Special Day Schools Serving Secondary Students with Emotional Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004) requires a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) with access to the general curriculum. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) emphasizes …
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Investigating secondary self-contained special education students' access to augmentative and alternative communication through educator experiences : a phenomenological study.
Although federal laws require public schools to provide every student in Special Education with a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and an individualized education program (IEP), which provides students' accommodations and services, there is variation in the degree of access that many …
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A Comparison of Parents Who Initiated Due Process Hearings and Complaints in Maine
… evaluation, placement and provision of a free appropriate public education to their child with a disability through either the hearing process or the complaint investigation process under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. This study explored the differences between parents …
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An analysis of the legal rights and responsibilities of Virginia public school educators
… must hold a license issued by the State Board of Education, pass a professional teachers' examination and execute a written contract with the school board. To obtain continuing contract status in Virginia, educators must serve a three-year probationary period in the same school division. Virginia …
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A descriptive study of regional special education programs in Virginia
The delivery of special education and related services to identified handicapped learners is often a complex and expensive task. Local education agencies (LEAs) are responsible for providing a free appropriate public education to those learners, but have available to them varied options for service …
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Criterion scale for the evaluation of individual educational programs (IEPS) of mildly handicapped children in grades one through six
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) was enacted in November, 1975. It requires that an Individual Educational Program (IEP) be developed and written for every student who is handicapped. Public Law 94-142 guarantees a free appropriate public education to all …
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An analysis of the legal rights and responsibilities of Indiana public school educators
… the legal rights and responsibilities of Indiana public school educators. The study delineated legal principles and the process of legal reasoning in the following primary areas: (1) Tort liability of school districts and personnel; (2) Legal responsibilities regarding students; (3) Education of …
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School leaders creating an inclusive school culture for students with exceptionalities
… with exceptionalities spend time in the general education setting, they experience academic, social, and emotional growth. This study contributes to research on inclusive school leadership for students with exceptionalities to enhance capacity for inclusion and provide strategies around …