Prepare

Prior to beginning work on this assignment,

• Review Chapter 2 of your course textbook Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator : Using the NAEYC Code.
• Review Chapters 7 and 8 of your course textbook The Law and Special Education.
• Review the Malcom’s Case Study interactive.
• Review the What Is the Difference Between an IFSP and an IEP?Links to an external site. webpage.
• Review the ECD330 Week 2 Assignment Template Download ECD330 Week 2 Assignment Templateand download it to work on your assignment.
• Review Week 1 Discussion Forum: Special Education Timeline.
• Review Week 2 Discussion Forum: A Deeper Dive into Understanding the Law.

Assignment Instructions

• Summarize the purpose of the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA).
• Explain Part C of the IDEA.
• Describe at least three rationales for the “urgent and substantial need” of the reauthorization of Part C under the IDEA 2004.
• Describe natural environments under Part C of the IDEA.
• Summarize Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) under Part C of the IDEA.
• Describe Malcom’s history and why he qualifies for Early Intervention Services under Part C of the IDEA.
• Discuss, based on the case study, at least two settings where Malcom’s services will be conducted.
• Share a rationale for each choice that aligns with the history and family report provided within the Case Study.
• Create, based on the case study, a bulleted list of three to five ideas for each category within the family-directed assessment component of the IFSP. These categories are as follows:
  • the resources of the family
  • the concerns of the family (not to be confused with the concerns identified during Malcom’s evaluation)
  • the priorities of the family
• Describe any ethical issues to be considered and how you, as Malcom’s service coordinator, will advocate for Malcom and his family.