Aidan Brown

My role in supporting students with disabilities involves understanding the legal obligations schools have and actively contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

The accommodation process is how students with disabilities get the support they need to access education equally. 

Students with disabilities may need support like assistive technology, extended time on assignments or tests, alternative formats for materials, or physical accommodations. 

Schools are legally required to support students with disabilities.

 I've learned that FERPA provides a framework for protecting student privacy but also presents various challenges and considerations for educational institutions.

I’ve learned that FERPA is designed to protect the privacy of students’ educational records. It establishes certain rights for students and sets specific guidelines for how schools and institutions must handle and disclose student information.

In learning about FERPA compliance, I’ve gained a better understanding of how essential it is for institutions to safeguard student privacy and ensure that they are handling educational records responsibly.

FERPA’s main goal is to give students control over their educational records while ensuring schools handle that information responsibly.

From this training, I learned that preventing sexual harassment and violence on campus is just as important as responding to it. Schools need to educate students and staff about what constitutes harassment and violence, how to report it, and how to support victims. Prevention efforts focus on creating a culture of respect and awareness.

I plan to use this knowledge by helping raise awareness on campus, encouraging respectful behavior, and making sure people know how to report if something happens. I’ll also support efforts to create a safe environment for everyone.

From this training, I learned that schools must have fair and quick procedures for investigating cases of sexual harassment and violence. These procedures should treat everyone involved fairly, making sure both the person who is reporting and the person being accused are treated equally. Schools must also offer support to victims during the process.

I plan to use this knowledge by helping others understand their rights and ensuring fair treatment in these situations. If I'm ever involved, I'll make sure to be neutral, respectful, and supportive to everyone involved.