IDEA & Parental Rights: A Crucible for Inclusive Education

IDEA & Parental Rights: A Crucible for Inclusive Education
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July 19, 2023
In the evolving education landscape, particularly in early childhood, comprehensive laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the recognition of parental rights cannot be overstated. They serve as guiding principles, ensuring inclusivity and equality in education. This essay focuses on two pivotal reasons for the need for expertise in IDEA and parental rights when engaging with early childhood students with developmental delays or learning disabilities.
IDEA: Equal Opportunities & Rights Protection
IDEA is instrumental in bestowing equal opportunities to students, including those with disabilities. It aids in creating a leveled field in education, accommodating each child's unique needs. Imagine a child, Sam, diagnosed with autism. Sam's school provided an Individualized Education Program (IEP) after post-IDEA implementation, significantly aiding his academic improvement (Juhl, 2020).
Simultaneously, IDEA acts as a bulwark, safeguarding students' rights against discrimination. An illustrative example is Sara, a child with Down Syndrome, who faced discrimination pre-IDEA but experienced a discrimination-free learning environment post-implementatio...