Confusing Assignment

[Jess]

Can someone explain what I am suppose to be do for the assignment below? I have read it 5 times already and I get more confused. oh the links do not work just aheads up


Assignment Requirements

  IEP Project : The IEP Project must be an analysis of the policies, procedures, and forms informing the provision of special education services in North Carolina. This project will compare and contrast the requirements of North Carolina in comparison with the requirements of IDEA legislation. The analysis will examine policies, procedures and forms that: 1) support family involvement, 2) support appropriate identification, including issues of child find and disproportionality, 3) support the provision of appropriate services, and 4) monitor effectiveness. Each of the sections will include an explanation of the requirements for compliance. Candidates will support their analysis with appropriate and sufficient current research.

* Although the title says project it is actually a paper  (compare and contrast) that must be written in APA format.  You should not exceed 10 pages including your title page, abstract and references.  You should visit the following website for specifics on how use APA formatting:  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

*There is a rubric for this assignment located under course information.  This is the exact same document I will use to grade your paper.  Please be sure to include every aspect listed on the left side of the rubric in your paper.

* You may use internet sources as you try to learn about IDEA requirements and you should definitely use the following at NCDPI as a source

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (2007). Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities: November 2007. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. This document available electronically at: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ec/policy