How do you stay up to date on current special education issues and policies?

Observe and interview one certified K-12 special education administrator or special education chair about current special education issues and policies. Your interview should address the following:
How do you stay up to date on current special education issues and policies? Do you attend regular board meetings or professional conferences? If so, which and why? Do you have an affiliation with any professional organizations outside of the school district? What are the benefits to participating in a professional organization that promotes special education? How do you relay up to date special education issues and policies to school employees? What are the challenges in keeping all employees up to date regarding current special education issues and policies? What are some of the ramifications you have experienced when current special education policies are not adhered to? What are the due process procedures for families of individuals with exceptionalities that are receiving special education services? What steps do you recommend for future special education teachers to take in order to become empowered with knowledge to better support individuals with exceptionalities?
In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your interview and explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

According to the special education administrator, attending special education seminars help one to remain updated on the needs of children with disabilities. Regular board meetings and taking part in professional organizations impart knowledge regarding special education. Sharing experiences with the other special education specialists help individuals to learn about the difficulties faced by their counterparts. This may help one to apply the same measures to solve similar challenges in future (Billingsley, Brownell, Israel & Kamman, 2013). Moreover, understanding the current special education needs help in the implementation of the relevant policies by the school employees. However, the implementation efforts may encounter problems because some staffs are slow learners. Families and parents of children with disabilities should play a critical role in ensuring the interests of the child are protected. To promote effectiveness, these stakeholders should consider attending special education programs (Obiakor, Bakken & Rotatori, 2010).
As a special education tutor, I will embrace and implement some of the steps that the K-12 special education administrator has been practicing. For example, I will be…