Professional

Development
Grand Canyon University
EAD-505-0500
Professor Reid Amones
October 28, 2020
Team Members
Ghadeer Aleshouri

Erneshia Brown

Michael Gillham

Michelle Kuby

Margaret Caballero-Rodriguez
 01
IDEA Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
 The IDEA Act
What does this mean?
● To be protected under IDEA, the student
“The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
must have a disability & need special
(IDEA) is a law that makes available a free and
education because of that specified
appropriate public education to eligible children
disability to be successful in school.
with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures
● We must identify and evaluate students
special education and related services to those
suspected of having disabilities.
children.” (About IDEA, 2020)
● We must provide student with special
education and related services.
*presenter notes included below
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Section 504
 Section 504
What does this
mean?
● A 504 is a formal plan developed by schools to
provide students with disabilities the support they
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 need to be successful lifelong learners.
provides students with protection from
discrimination in the school setting. ● A 504 plan includes any condition that hinders
daily activities in a substantial way.
● Schools must identify & evaluate students they
believe have a disability.
*presenter notes included below
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Case Study 38
When a Student’s Rights are Wronged
Hanson, K. (2009)
 Summary of Case Study 38
1.
A student, Miguel Hernandez, is a
successful scholar and football
player at Nottingham High School.
3.
After collaboration with school
staff, Miguel enthusiastically
returned to school.
5.
His new class does not qualify as a
college preparatory course, and this
change means Miguel will not be able
to attend the university of his choice.
2.
Miguel sustained a serious injury at a
football game, resulting in paralysis
and dependence on a wheelchair for
mobility.
4.
On his first day back, he is dropped from a
biology class needed to attend his preferred
university because it is not accessible for
wheelchairs.
6.
Outraged, Miguel’s parents organize a meeting
with school officials, during which a legal
representative for Miguel claims the school has
violated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973.
 Issues of Access in the Case Study
The best solution would be setting up
long-term support for Miguel Hernandez by
initiating the process required to create a 504
Plan for Miguel. Creating a 504 Plan would
not only address the current issue of access
for this particular classroom, but would
provide continued support throughout
Miguel’s academic journey.
*presenter notes included below
Reasoning for the Solution
● With his condition, Miguel the criteria to qualify for
a 504 Plan in this instance--due to his disability, he
is not receiving an appropriate education
● Having a 504 Plan would address the issue of access
to this particular classroom
● This solution goes beyond resolving a singular
incident of accessibility, as Miguel’s needs would
best be met by laying the foundation for continued
support and access to resources with the creation of
a 504 Plan
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Source 1
National Policy Board for Educational Administration (2011)
 National Policy Board for Educational Administration
Domains:
1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values

2. Ethics and Professional Norms

The Education Leadership Standards are used as a 3.
framework to guide principals, assistant principals,
4.
and district leaders to a set of expectations as they
engage in work responsibilities and promote 5.
positive outcomes. If educators and administrators 6.
adhere to these standards, they can best support
7.
students with exceptionalities, such as Miguel and
those protected by the IDEA Act. 8.
Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Community of Care and Support for Students
Professional Capacity of School Personnel
7. Professional Community for Teachers and Staff
Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community

9. Operations and Management

10. School Improvement

*presenter notes included below

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Source 2
California Department of Education
Independent Study (2020)
 California Department of Education
Independent Study
Benefits of
Independent Study
Accomodation:
● Voluntary option chosen by student and
Independent study is an alternative educational strategy parents
where students complete the same curriculum as other
students but independently serve various learning styles. ● Short-term or long-term instruction
This program could be beneficial for students who face
● Quality of education is equal in quality
difficulties and obstacles that complicate access to learning
in the general education classroom. and quantity of general classroom
instruction
● Highly personalized instruction and
secondary option to supporting students
with exceptionalities, such as Miguel from
the case study
*presenter notes included below
 References
California Department of Education. (2020). Independent study. Retrieved from
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/is/

Hanson, K. L. (2009). A casebook for school leaders: linking the ISLLC standards to
effective practice. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall.

National Policy Board For Educational Administration (2011). ELCC Standards. Retrieved
from http://www.ncate.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zRZI73R0nOQ=