Special Education Discipline Fall River MA

If you are the teacher of special education students, it can be difficult to discipline them appropriately. The following article talks about student rights and how to take disciplinary action.

Local Companies

Kids' Action League of Martial Artists, Inc. 501(c) (3)
(401)274-7671
1282 North Main Street
Providence, RI
Horace Mann Educational Associates
(508) 234-3695
571 Sutton St
Northbridge, MA
Williams College
(413) 597-4421
Williamstown, MA
Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair
(617) 491-1500
12 Lee St
Cambridge, MA
Mass Commonwealth of
(617) 988-6600
600 Washington St
Boston, MA
Horace Mann Educational Associates
(508) 695-6830
73 Messenger St
Plainville, MA
Laidlaw Education Services
(781) 843-1779
150 Grossman Dr
Braintree, MA
Horace Mann Educational Associates
(508) 226-6576
327 Handy St
Attleboro, MA
Laidlaw Education Services
(508) 923-0990
157 E Grove St
Middleboro, MA
Leicester Head Start Services
(508) 892-3162
1089 Stafford
Leicester, MA

Students who receive special education services receive certain protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). Certain procedures and rules must be followed when dealing with children who receive special education services.

The concept behind these protections is that they ensure that all students receive a free and public education and that school officials cannot use discipline as a means to limit or prohibit students from receiving an education.

The laws are not designed to protect disabled students from being disciplined. If a behavior is not related to their disability, they can receive the same discipline that any other student would receive. However, if a behavior is related to their disability, procedures must be followed to ensure that the problem is being addressed.

  1. A child with a disability cannot be suspended for more than ten days for any behavior as it is considered a change of placement. This includes repeated violations of the same rule.

  2. Before a school can recommend a change of placement, an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team must meet and determine if the behavior is a manifestation of the child's disability.

  3. A disabled student cannot be expelled or receive a long-term suspension for any behavior that is a manifestation of his or her disability.

  4. School officials can recommend a change of placement (alternative school) for up to 45 days at a time if the weapons or illegal drugs were involved or if it likely that the student will cause harm to him or herself or others. The parents do not have to agree for this change in placement to take place but are allowed to file an appeal.

    ...

Click here to read the rest of the article at HowToDoThings.com

Author: Darcy Logan

Featured Local Company

Kids' Action League of Martial Artists, Inc. 501(c) (3)

(401)274-7671
1282 North Main Street
Providence, RI
www.gedri.org

Related Articles
- Teaching Autistic Children Fall River MA
Many techniques of general education are not effective when learning how to teach autistic children. Whether you are home schooling your child or working on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) as part of a public or private school program, autistic children require special considerations.
- Driver Education Enrollment Fall River MA
- Life Skills for Special Education Fall River MA
- Graduate Education Fall River MA
- How To Choose a Good High School Fall River MA
- How To Enroll in Online Distance Education Programs Fall River MA
- Continuing Education Fall River MA
- Community College vs. Four Year University Fall River MA
- Inclusion Education Fall River MA
- How To Get an Accelerated Education Online Fall River MA
Related Local Events
The Classroom -- Guranteed Better Sales: Making Your Sales People More Productive in 90 Days or Less
Dates: 12/4/2009 - 12/4/2009
Location: Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA
View Details

Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time
Dates: 12/15/2009 - 12/15/2009
Location: Mystic Arts Center
Mystic, CT
View Details

Contraceptive Technology Conference : Boston
Dates: 4/14/2010 - 4/17/2010
Location: Sheraton Hotel, Boston
Boston, MA
View Details

Spinal Cord Injuries Conference
Dates: 5/12/2010 - 5/15/2010
Location: Sheraton Hotel, Boston
Boston, MA
View Details

ACTFL - Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2010
Dates: 11/19/2010 - 11/21/2010
Location: John B Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA
View Details

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History