Assignment # 1: History of Special Education and Current Special Education Process Research Paper with Critique: (20% of final grade)
Complete a literature review on the history of special education and the current special education process. Include a 2 page critique of the history and current process of special education and inclusion of students with disabilities. Be sure to use literature to support your statements (at least 8 citations from academic journals/sources). Your paper should be 6-8 pages in total length without title and reference pages. When citing the literature, please remember to follow APA style. Be sure to answer the following questions in your paper:
Section 1: Minimum 2 pages and 4 references
-What is the history of special education?
-How has litigation and legislation affected special education?
-What are some of the current and future issues in special education? (Hint: Overrepresentation of students from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, education and transition of infant and toddlers, roles of the general education teachers, etc.)
Section 2: Minimum 2 pages and 4 references
-How are students with disabilities identified?
-What is the pre-referral and referral process?
-How do students become eligible for special education services?
-How is an exceptional student’s education program developed?
– Conclude your paper with a 2 page critique.
Section 3: Minimum 2 pages
-Professional critique of the topics and details discussed in the paper. Pros and cons are both expected to be utilized. Critique should reflect that the student has read the course readings and has integrated their thoughts of course readings and research found.
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