Text overlaying a sunlit classical building reads: “School and Special Education Laws and Policies, Spring 2026, SOWK 587, Week 04.” Author: Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University. Photo credit: Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash.
A presentation slide discusses special education services in schools. On the left, it lists topics like course plans and mandated reporting. The right highlights learning objectives such as understanding legal frameworks for disability services.
**Image Description:**A presentation slide displays a course plan. **Objects, Actions, Context:**1. **Text:** - 'Week Three Course Plan: What You Need to Do'2. **Book:** - Title: 'School Social Work: A Direct Practice Guide' - Instruction: 'Read Chapter 4: Special Education and School Social Work'3. **Document:** - Titled: 'Review OSPI's Procedural Safeguards' - Instruction: 'Notice of Special Education Procedural Safeguards for Students and Their Families and take the quiz'4. **List:** - Topics: - Exploring Due Process Hearings - School Law and Decision Making - Textbook Questions - Instruction: 'At Least 4 Replies in Group Forums'**Credits:**- Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University- 'Spring 2026 SOWK 587'
Slide lists legislation for special education: Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Washington Code on special education. Includes labels for 'Competency A,' course, and author details.
Slide features the title 'A service not a place...' with points about special education's nature as a continuum, instruction type, and specially designed instruction. Blue band with stars highlights teaching strategy changes. Information by Jacob Campbell, Spring 2026 SOWK 587.
**Slide Title:** Important Terms in Special Education**Content:**- **Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE):** Programs to meet students' individual needs at no cost. - **Specially Designed Instruction (SDI):** Customized instructional activities for disability-related needs. - **Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA):** Law protecting student education records privacy; grants access rights to students/parents and limits information disclosure.**Footer:** Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University | Competency A | Spring 2026 SOWK 587
Books stacked vertically in rainbow colors alongside text. The text describes the '504 Plan: Explanation & Eligibility,' detailing accommodations for students with disabilities impacting educational progress, requiring adjustments for equitable access. Credit: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, Heritage University.
**Object**: Text slide**Action**: Describes the Individualized Education Program (IEP)**Context**: Educational presentation**Text**:'What is an IEP? Individualized Education Program- Defines student's present levels in eligibility areas- Outlines measurable goals and objectives- Describes required accommodations and modifications- Identifies least restrictive environment (LRE), time in special/general ed, implementation responsibility- Defines a transition plan post age 16Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LCSW at Heritage University | Spring 2026 SOWK 587'
**Slide Content:** The slide explains special education qualifications. A student must have a disability impacting progress and need specially designed instruction. Yellow note: 'A disability without the criteria isn't enough for IDEA services.' Footer: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University, Spring 2026 SOWK 587.
Slide title: 'Typical Referral Concerns - Frequent Needs of Students.' Text lists issues: academic delays, lack of progress, impact of attention/behavior on academics, and social delays affecting performance. Context: educational presentation.
A pink clipboard contains listed considerations: Limited English proficiency, attendance issues, environmental factors, adequate reading and math instruction, and pre-referral interventions. Header reads 'Considerations: What Do Schools Look At?'
A winding road graphic curves across the image. Text reads: 'Who Makes Them. Anyone can make a referral for special education services... The Road to Referrals.' Authored by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW.
The slide titled 'The Road To Referrals' explains referral processes for special education services. It features a green box with a school icon, and red box with an exclamation mark. Key text: referrals should be written and sent to building administrators or school psychologists.
**Object**: Presentation slide**Action**: Displays information**Context**: Educational referral process**Text**: - 'At the Referral: The teacher presents the data they have collected on: Interventions that have been attempted, How long they were attempted, and Results of the interventions.'- 'Based on this information the referral team makes a determination as to whether to proceed with a special education evaluation or if more information is needed.'- 'Other data shared includes: absence profile, assessment information from student track, primary language, discipline history, health, academic history.'- 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University. Spring 2026 SOWK 587.'
Slide presents requirements timeline post request. Lists: 25 school days for evaluation decision, 35 school days to complete evaluation, 30 calendar days for IEP development. Emphasizes, 'So... an evaluation is not a quick process.'
Slide with title 'Eligibility Categories & Programs' outlines offerings in Pasco, listing '14 Eligibility Categories,' '13 Special Service Programs,' and specific programs like 'Health Impairment' and 'Behavior Programs (BRIDGES).'
Silhouette of a person stands with hands on hips, thinking about collaborating with special education services. Thought bubble lists tasks: requesting records, case manager connection, observing programs, meeting participation, sharing recommendations. Title: 'Coordinating Services - How Outside Services Can Collaborate with Special Education.' Footer mentions Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University, Spring 2026 SOWK 587.
Silhouettes of five seated people engage around a circular table. The title 'Positions and Rolls' is above in pink and orange text. Background elements include a yellow rectangle and a white backdrop. Additional text: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University' and 'Spring 2026 SOWK 587.'
A slide displays text listing various educational roles, such as Student, Parent, Teachers, School Counselor, and more, centered within a yellow rectangle. Title: “Positions and Rolls.”
Slide featuring text on mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. Left shows a title; right lists “Social service counselors/therapists” and “School personnel.” Footer notes academic details.