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An Introduction To Special Education An Introduction To Special Education

"Man's inhumanity to man..."

"Suffer the little children..."

"In bed we laugh..."

Special Education: Meets the unique needs of a child with a disability Adapting what a child learns and how he or she learns it

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Federal Law

FAPE Free and Appropriate Public Education

Special Education - provided at no cost to families - individualized to the child’s unique needs

Special Education is not just a curriculum, but a process… that makes it individualized for each child.

Special Education Process Referral Evaluation Individual Education Program Placement Annual Review

Who can make a referral? parents or guardians medical professionals teachers school district

How do you make a referral? A referral letter should: Date of the referral Say this is a referral for special education Tell the child’s first and last name Date of birth and age Tell why you think the child might need special education

Special Education Process Referral Evaluation Individual Education Program Placement Annual Review

Evaluation existing information information from you testing observation You must be notified about tests in writing Your Permission must be given

Special Education Process Referral Evaluation Individual Education Program Placement Annual Review

Special Education Process Individualized Education Program: - discuss evaluation - make recommendations Your attendance is crucial! You have the right to ask that the meeting be held at a time when you are able to attend.

Special Education Process Individualized Education Program IEP Team Meeting Notes Evaluation report Written plan Take time to read reports

Special Education Process Referral Evaluation Individual Education Program Placement Annual Review

Special Education Process Placement: -based on IEP and curriculum needs -meets Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirement -strives for ideal school, closest to home

You have the right to give consent before your child’s first placement. After the IEP Meeting: sign consent form (permission)

All staff must follow the IEP. Receive reports from school Communicate often Share concerns

Special Education Process Referral Evaluation Individual Education Program Placement Annual Review

To ensure your child receives the best combination of services to achieve their personal best.

Re-evaluation every three years or sooner if appropriate

Timeline For Evaluation and Placement 15 days- to request consent 60 days- to complete evaluation and write IEP 30 days- to offer placement

My Special Education Information File

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team A team of concerned people : You Your child Local Education Agency member (LEA) Principal or school psychologist Child’s teacher Special education teacher Others

Purpose of IEP Team: Evaluate for special education Determine needs Recommend placement Review the plan annually

Extended School Year Services (ESY) This is not summer school Has a more flexible and varied schedule Provides services that are needed so that the child does not lose skills

Resolving Differences: Informal discussion Request a team meeting Facilitated IEP Team Meeting Mediation Due process Complaint to DPI