In 1,250-1,500 words, summarize your understanding of due process by addressing the following:

Foundational knowledge of students’ rights, the legislation that school districts must follow, and understanding of how due process works to protect both students and the school district are essential for special education teachers. A key component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is due process. Due process is a formal way for parents/guardians to resolve disputes with the school district if they feel the educational rights of the child are being violated. As a special education teacher and case manager, it will be your responsibility to ensure that each student’s IEP is being followed and properly executed. In situations where disputes arise between parents/guardians and the school district, the goal of the case manager is to attempt to resolve disputes through less formal methods and avoid lengthy, costly, stressful due process hearings.

Using the topic Resources and your research, become familiar with the definition and steps associated with due process. Conduct research to locate case study examples of the types of situations that can result in due process hearings. Refer to and cite these case study examples in your paper.

In 1,250-1,500 words, summarize your understanding of due process by addressing the following:

• Describe the importance of having a foundational knowledge of IDEA and current legal, political, and social issues related to special education. Discuss how this knowledge can be used to ensure student rights are not being violated so due process claims can be avoided.
• Summarize what IDEA says about each stage of due process. Include specific discussion of due process rights related to eligibility and placement within a continuum of services for children with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Explain specific steps you can take as a case manager to avoid a due process hearing and ensure students’ rights are not being violated. Include discussion of the specific legal, ethical, and quality requirements related to the management of confidential student information.
• Provide three case study examples of situations that could result in claims of student rights violations and due process hearings.
• Select one of the due process case study examples you provided and explain what you could do as a case manager to address the situation. Identify specific facts, documentation, and data you would need to gather and the individuals that should be included as part of the due process discussion.
• Based on your example case study, identify two possible solutions the parents/guardians and school district could agree to during mediation and prevent a due process claim.
• Explain how you will ensure you adhere to due process in your professional practice. Include discussion of the role of professional ethical principles and professional practice standards in due process adherence.

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