Competence and Integrity

Interview a principal, special education director, or school psychologist about the IEP process and his or her role in the process. Your interview should address the following prompts:

1. The rights and responsibilities of individuals with exceptionalities, parents, teachers, and other professionals, and schools related to exceptionalities;
2. Identify the role of families, community members, and school professionals in the educational process;
3. Any issues, assurances, and due process rights related to assessment, eligibility, and placement within a continuum of services;
4. How the individual upholds high standards of competence and integrity and exercises sound judgment in the practice of the professional;
5. How the individual addresses ethics in advocating for appropriate services;
6. How the individual uses verbal, nonverbal, and written language effectively in communicating with IEP team members;
7. How the individual utilizes models and strategies of consultation and collaboration;
8. How the individual addresses concerns of families of individuals with exceptionalities and strategies used to help address these concerns;
9. How the individual uses group problem-solving skills to develop, implement, and evaluate collaborative activities.

Summarize and reflect upon your interview in a 500-750-word response.

APA format is required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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