Prepare
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
Review Chapter 2 of your course textbook Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator : Using the NAEYC Code.
Review Chapters 7 and 8 of your course textbook The Law and Special Education.
Review the Malcom’s Case Study interactive.
Review the What Is the Difference Between an IFSP and an IEP?Links to an external site. webpage.
Review the ECD330 Week 2 Assignment Template Download ECD330 Week 2 Assignment Templateand download it to work on your assignment.
Review Week 1 Discussion Forum: Special Education Timeline.
Review Week 2 Discussion Forum: A Deeper Dive into Understanding the Law.
Assignment Instructions
Summarize the purpose of the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA).
Explain Part C of the IDEA.
Describe at least three rationales for the “urgent and substantial need” of the reauthorization of Part C under the IDEA 2004.
Describe natural environments under Part C of the IDEA.
Summarize Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) under Part C of the IDEA.
Describe Malcom’s history and why he qualifies for Early Intervention Services under Part C of the IDEA.
Discuss, based on the case study, at least two settings where Malcom’s services will be conducted.
Share a rationale for each choice that aligns with the history and family report provided within the Case Study.
Create, based on the case study, a bulleted list of three to five ideas for each category within the family-directed assessment component of the IFSP. These categories are as follows:
the resources of the family
the concerns of the family (not to be confused with the concerns identified during Malcom’s evaluation)
the priorities of the family
Describe any ethical issues to be considered and how you, as Malcom’s service coordinator, will advocate for Malcom and his family.