The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that ensures that students with exceptionalities receive a free appropriate public education. An IEP is a formal do

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that ensures that students with exceptionalities receive a free appropriate public education. An IEP is a formal document the specifies how the unique needs of students with exceptionalities will be met in the educational environment. A key part of successful professional practice for all teachers is understanding the six key principles of IDEA and the IEP to ensure they meet the legal and ethical guidelines for serving students with disabilities. For this assignment, create an outline for the “IDEA and the IEP Process Essay” assignment that you will submit at the end of Topic 5. Review the assignment to become familiar with the essay requirements before beginning your outline. Review the topic Resources listed below to become familiar with the writing expectations associated with the essay and the outline: Writing an Outline APA 7th Edition Style Guide APA 7th Edition Template (Without Abstract) Citing Sources in APA 7th Edition Using the topic Resources and your own research, complete the “IDEA and the IEP Process Essay Outline” template as directed. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.