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arabera Lorie Blumeyer 12 years ago

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FAPE Case 7.1 Thomas

A student with multiple moderate to severe disabilities is the focus of a case study addressing several legal and educational issues. Despite earning As and Bs in subjects like Algebra, Civics, and Biology, the student faces significant challenges, including being legally blind and using a Braille machine.

FAPE  Case 7.1 Thomas

FAPE: Case 7.1 Thomas

position of special education teacher
academic vs. functional curriculum
state tests and AYP

Activity

JAWS
Megadots
Nemeth

Academic Needs

ambulatory training
assistive technology
Subtopic
appropriate progress monitoring
math
reading

Questions

IEP designed to meet needs
IEP provide educational benefits
school district compliance

Legal Issues Raised

inadequate SDI support
inadequate academic goals
inadequate transition plan
inadequate accomodations
no parental involvement in IEP

Summary of Case Study

Student Information
IEP goals have not changed since the 4th grade
parents want full integration with nondisabled peers
earning As and Bs (Algebra, Civics, Biology)
curriculum is purely academic, not functional (LRE 93%)
full-time paraeducator
legally blind, uses Braille machine
multiple moderate to severe disabilities
Current Performance
Other: significant cognitive delay, occasional seizures
Motor Skills: age-appropriate
Vocational Skills: none
Speech/Language: speech is difficult to understand
Independent Functioning: requires adult support
Social/Emotional: enthusiastic & motivated
Academic: RL2, 2-digit subtraction