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InterMountain presenters brief Pendleton board on special education safety and legal protections
Summary
Presenters Corrina Robinson and Rebecca Marshall gave the Pendleton School District board an overview of special education practice and legal protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, emphasizing student safety, discipline law, and evidence‑based practices.
Corrina Robinson, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Special Education at InterMountain Education Service District, and Rebecca Marshall, a special education teacher in Pendleton School District, presented to the board on the district's special education framework and safety considerations. Their overview framed special education through a historical lens and highlighted the guiding federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), along with core terminology and principles.
The presenters reviewed federal and state rules governing discipline within special education and described evidence‑based practices and disciplinary protections and considerations for students with disabilities. Chair Beth Harrison thanked the presenters for their preparation and availability to answer questions. The presentation was offered to the board for discussion and follow‑up at future meetings.
