Data and the Referral Process

Assessment Description Formal and informal data collection is important for documenting student progress. Having specific methods in place for collecting, storing, and sharing qualitative and quantitative data is a must for teachers, particularly when it comes to making student referrals. When working with students from birth through age 8, it is important to include data related to academic milestones as well as other developmental milestones such as physical development, social and emotional skills, and communication skills. This information can then be used as part of the referral process to determine whether a student is experiencing development delays or an actual labeled disability. Part 1: Data Collection Using the topic Resources and your own research about the role of data collection in the referral process, complete the “Data Collection Chart.” Part 2: Referral Process The referral process can be overwhelming for families of young children, particularly since it may be their first exposure to the process. Using the topic Resources, IDEA guidelines, and your own research, identify the steps in the referral process for determining eligibility for special education services, including specific timelines for the completion of each step as required by law. Select a flowchart creation tool and design an easy to understand flowchart that could be shared with families. The flowchart should include the following: - The title of each step in the referral process - A 1-2 sentence description of each step - Timeline for step completion as required by law Part 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations Paper Data is crucial in supporting the referral process and adhering to the timelines and steps in the referral process is an important legal requirement that teachers much follow. In 750-1,000 words, address the following: - Describe the legal and ethical requirements of data collection according to IDEA in the identification of students with exceptionalities as part of the referral process. Explain why this step is important, time constraints associated with this step, and how you can plan to execute data collection efficiently and effectively. - Describe the difference between qualitative data and quantitative data and explain why it is important to collect and include both as part of the referral process. - Explain how you will legally store and share the data to protect student privacy. Describe how you will prepare the data for presentation to stakeholders, including discussion of specific legal restrictions related to the data. - Explain why the referral process, including timelines, must be followed exactly. Include discussion of potential legal consequences for failing to follow referral process guidelines. - Explain when additional resources/personnel should be included in the data collection and/or referral process and how inclusion of these individuals can ensure legal and ethical compliance in data collection and/or the referral process. - Reflect on the “Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work” and describe how the tenets of the Christian worldview perspective connect with legal and ethical considerations related to the referral process. Support the assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources. Submit the “Data Collection Chart,” “Referral Process Flowchart,” and “Legal and Ethical Considerations Paper.” While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Attachments