Why do you think special education laws were passed?

Special Education ‘Issues & Applications Journal’ Entry 1

Your responses should be clear, detailed, and address all aspects of a given question (see rubric).  

Questions for Entry 1

1. Why do you think special education laws were passed? What is the relationship between civil rights and the education of students with disabilities?

2. What does the IEP process entail? What is the parents role in the IEP process?