Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 04 - School and Special Education Laws and Policies

A presentation at Heritage University in February 2025 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, MSW Program, SOWK 587

The image shows a classical building's facade with columns, overlaid text reads: 'School and Special Education Laws and Policies, Spring 2025, SOWK 587, Week 04, Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University.'

**Object:** Presentation slide **Action:** Displays course agenda and objectives **Context:** Regarding special education in schools, featuring week four plan, overview of services, referral processes, necessary positions, and mandated reporting. Text includes 'Learning Objective' with related goals.

Image shows a presentation slide titled 'Week Three Course Plan.' It includes the following tasks:- Read 'School Social Work: A Direct Practice Guide,' Chapter 4 on Special Education and School Social Work.- Review OSPI's 'Notice of Special Education Procedural Safeguards for Students and Their Families' and take the quiz.- Participate in forums with at least three replies, exploring topics like due process hearings, school law, decision making, and textbook questions.Additional text includes 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University,' and 'Spring 2025 SOWK 587'.

Slide titled 'Legal Basis for Special Education,' listing: Americans With Disabilities Act, Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, and Washington Administrative Code (Chapter 392-172A). Footer notes Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., and Spring 2025 SOWK 587.

Text slide with the title 'A service not a place...' followed by points about special education, focusing on services, instruction types, and specially designed instruction. Blue band with black stars emphasizes teaching strategy changes.

Slide presents key special education terms: - **FAPE**: A program for individual student needs free of charge.- **SDI**: Tailored instructional activities for disabilities.- **FERPA**: Law ensuring student record privacy.Includes 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LCSW at Heritage University' and 'Spring 2025 SOWK 587.'

Slide titled '504 Plan Explanation & Eligibility' describes that a 504 plan is an accommodation plan for students with disabilities, ensuring they have equal educational access. Eligibility requires a disability that adversely impacts progress and requires accommodations. The slide includes a stack of colorful book icons on the left.

Slide text: “What is an IEP? Individualized Education Program. Defines present levels, measurable goals, accommodations, least restrictive environment, and transition plan. Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LCSW, Heritage University, Spring 2025 SOWK 587.”

Slide text describes qualifications for special education services. It details that a student must have a disability impacting educational progress and requiring specially designed instruction. Includes a note about eligibility nuances.

Slide titled 'Typical Referral Concerns: Frequent Needs of Students' lists academic delays, lack of progress, attention issues, and social skill delays as key concerns. Mentions Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University, Spring 2025 SOWK 587.

Clipboard displays school considerations including English proficiency, attendance, environmental issues, instruction exposure, and interventions. Text: 'Considerations: What Do Schools Look At?' Presented by Jacob Campbell, Spring 2025 SOWK 587.

A winding road leads into the distance. Text states: 'Who Makes Them: Anyone can make a referral for special education services...' Captioned as 'The Road to Referrals.' Background is white.

Title: 'The Road to Referrals - What is the Process'Description: The slide outlines the referral process for special education services. Key points include submitting referrals in writing to the building or district level, and sending them to the building administrator or school psychologist.Additional Text:- 'Anyone can make a referral for special education services if they believe the student would benefit from a more specialized instructional program than can be provided in the general education setting.'- Bottom text: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University; Spring 2025 SOWK 587.'Visuals: Left side features a green box with a school icon, right side features a red box with an exclamation mark.

Timeline slide explaining evaluation process requirements. Text: - 25 school days to decide on evaluation, inform parents, obtain consent. - 35 school days to complete evaluation after consent.- 30 calendar days to develop initial IEP for special education eligibility.Red circle: 'So... an evaluation is not a quick process.'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LCSW at Heritage University. Spring 2025 SOWK 587.

A slide presents 'Eligibility Categories & Programs' offered in Pasco. It lists '14 Eligibility Categories' including 'Health Impairment' and 'Emotional/Behavioral Disability' and '13 Special Service Programs' featuring 'Behavior Programs (BRIDGES).'

Silhouette of a person thinking, with a thought bubble listing: Requesting records, Connecting with case manager, Seeing programs first hand, Participating in meetings, Sharing recommendations. Title: 'Coordinating Services.' Spring 2025 SOWK 587.

Silhouetted group sits around a circular table, engaged in discussion, highlighted by a yellow rectangle. Text reads: 'Positions and Rolls.' Credit to Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Spring 2025 SOWK 587.

A slide lists educational roles in two columns with the heading 'Positions and Roles.' Roles include students, parents, teachers, counselors, and various specialists. Footer notes 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D.,' and 'Spring 2025 SOWK 587.'

Title text reads 'Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect' in bold colors, accompanied by bullet points listing 'Social service counselors/therapists' and 'School personnel.' The slide is part of a presentation.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

20 slides

Description

Social workers frequently are placed in settings serving students with disabilities and need to understand and interface with special educational services. Having specific knowledge regarding special education law, how services are provided to students, and the nuanced needs these students have is an essential aspect of school social work and being a professional transitioning into and partnering with schools. Week four is asynchronous with readings from the textbook and Washington’s K-12 education oversight body. Students will engage in forums and a quiz exploring special educational law. There is also a lecture video on implementing services in Washington State.

The agenda is as follows:

Week four course plan
General overview of special education
Referral process for special services
Positions and rolls
Mandated reporting

The learning objectives for this week include:

To gain knowledge regarding the legal landscape regarding disability services within a school setting
To have an understanding of the obligations schools have to serve students with special needs
To articulate ethical decision making

Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 04 - School and Special Education Laws and Policies

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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