Statutory Framework

Education is primarily a matter left to the states. To gain a thorough knowledge of special education law and
education law, you will investigate New York State laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines that implement the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, No Child Left Behind/ Every Student Succeeds Act and other
education-related matters. This information can be found on website of NY state Department of Education and
state law and regulation sections in law libraries.
Many students receive accommodations or modifications on their IEP as part of their special education
services. Accommodations and Modifications are two separate things. Define accommodation as it relates to
students with disabilities. Define modification as it relates to students with disabilities.
The New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is designed for a specific population. Who is eligible to
complete the NYSAA? What skills need to be measured and how are they measured? When students have
taken NYSAA pathway what certification do they receive as proof of their schooling and skills?
For the next part of the assignment you are to choose your grade level range (9-12). Then complete the
information listed for the grade range.
Use the most recent graduation requirements (http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/intro.html). Select 1
regents diploma, 1 local diploma and 1 exiting credential. Explain the similarities and differences among the
three documents.
In a reflection explain:
How the exiting document earned by a student will affect his post-secondary options/plans
What you learned by completing this assignment
Assignment Guidelines
Your assignment must include:
A definition of accommodations as it relates to students with disabilities
A definition of modifications as it relates to students with disabilities
A discussion of the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) that includes:
Who is eligible to complete the NYSAA
What skills need to be measured and how they will be measured
What certification they will receive a as proof of their schooling and skills
In addition to the above select ONE of the grade ranges below to complete:
For Grades 9-12:
Using the most recent graduation requirements, select 1 regents diploma, 1 local diploma and 1 exiting
diploma and explain the similarities and differences between the three documents.
A reflection that explains:
How the exiting document a student receives will affect their post-secondary options/plans
What you learned by completing this assignment
Citations from the course materials