Legal frameworks, eligibility criteria, and procedural safeguards governing federal special education and civil rights law. Connects statutory requirements to classroom accommodations, modifications, and individualized support plans.
A two-page informational handout titled 'Campus Compass' detailing commonly approved college accommodations categorized by disability. It includes specific examples for learning disabilities, ADHD, physical mobility, sensory impairments, and psychological health, along with transition tips for students.
This sequence explores the implementation and monitoring of IEPs for 11th-grade students, focusing on data collection, progress reporting, secondary transition planning (ITP), and the ethical balance between legal compliance and educational quality. Students transition from being passive participants to active designers and evaluators of the IEP process.
This graduate-level sequence prepares educators to evaluate and select assistive writing technologies using evidence-based frameworks like SETT. It covers the neurology of dysgraphia, technical analysis of speech-to-text and word prediction, and the legal requirements for IEP implementation.
This sequence explores the legal evolution of special education in the United States, from historical exclusion to modern-day mandates like IDEA, FAPE, and LRE. Students analyze landmark Supreme Court cases and procedural safeguards to understand their rights and the framework that ensures equitable education for students with disabilities.
This sequence equips graduate-level special education students with the systems-thinking and logistical skills required to manage complex caseloads. It covers the mathematical realities of service delivery, the strategic selection of instructional models, master scheduling, and compliance-driven contingency planning.
A comprehensive transition sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on the legal, professional, and practical aspects of using Text-to-Speech (TTS) and other assistive technologies in higher education and the workplace. Students learn to advocate for their rights under the ADA and Section 504 through role-play, professional writing, and portfolio building.
A graduate-level sequence focused on the mechanics of administrative compliance in Special Education. Students will design and implement a comprehensive IEP workflow system using project management principles, automation, and deep work strategies to prevent burnout and ensure 100% legal compliance.
A comprehensive self-advocacy curriculum designed for young adults to navigate school, home, community, and the workplace with confidence. Focuses on personal identity (pronouns), legal rights (ADA/IDEA), and practical communication strategies.
A graduate-level seminar lesson for future special education teachers comparing IEPs and 504 plans in PK-8 settings through an interactive Myth vs. Fact collaborative trivia game. The lesson includes a high-impact presentation, a professional comparison handout, and an instructor facilitation guide with statutory deep-dives.
A transition lesson designed to help graduating high school seniors navigate college campus resources, master self-advocacy, and successfully secure academic adjustments.
A comprehensive comparison of IEP and 504 Plan requirements specifically within the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) framework, designed for graduate-level study of special education law and compliance.
A comprehensive lesson for college students on their rights under the ADA, the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and strategies for effective self-advocacy in higher education settings.
A comprehensive lesson teaching individuals with disabilities the essential skills of self-advocacy, their rights under the ADA, and practical strategies for different environments.
