Proposition+5

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Learning Communities
​** Artifact: IDEA or 504 __Rationale:__** This paper was completed as a part of my MSEd and focuses the similarities and differences as well as explores various scenarios for utilization of both IDEA and 504. IDEA and Section 504 are both statutes aimed at ensuring children with disabilities are receiving the best education possible.Educators and parents need to familiarize themselves with both to be sure that an appropriate education is being provided for children with disabilities.Though many of the statutes objectives are complimentary, there still remain a variety of objectives that are very different from one another.As a part of a learning community in my district many of the issues discussed in this paper arise and require clarification.Developing a deep understanding of laws affecting all students is our responsibility and subsequently why I selected this paper for proposition number five. Parents as well as educators need to be aware of the statue that best meets the needs of their child/student. Ensuring that disabled students receive all the services that they deserve and are entitled to, as well as the best education possible is our professional responsibility.IDEA provides us with detailed and clearly defined protections.Section 504 allows for an increased amount of flexibility.Awareness of both statues is essential so that resources can be appropriately allocated.
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