e the level of his/her disability, the right to agree or disagree as to whether or not the child is placed in special education, and, if the school disagrees, the right to a fair hearing to decide the educational path at the child, during which time the student will maintain his current education setting, be it special education or a typical setting.Additionally, the previously mentioned IEP team will formulate an plan for each student based on his performance on evaluations, as well as input from specialists or those who have had experience with the student. The parents will also be an active part of this team, as will the student, upon reaching the ability level to do so. At minimum, this IEP team must have four members: the parent or parents of the student, a regular education teacher to provide insight into the typical school curriculum, a special education teacher who may help to explain any special adaptations the student may need, and a local education agent, often a school principal or special education supervisor to be of help in allocating and budgeting needed resources for the student. As well, the student is encouraged to help in this process if able to, as well as may other individuals as the group deems necessary, such as a translator if the family does not speak English, or another teacher or administrator to explain evaluation results to those involved.Why does it matter?What is the relevance/necessity of making moral judgments when formulating a course of action?Disabled people have been discriminated through time. They have been played as Jesters for entertainment, banished as havens for evil spirits, and massacred simply for being different. They have been subject even to sterilization, seen as people unfit to breed. We are forced to ask ourselves- why then, does it matter? Hardman states on page 52, Social justice and equality for all people should be of paramount importance in the design and delivery of all curric...
