1. Special Education 101 September 16, 2004

2. Mandated Program Protected by Law
(504) - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(IDEA) - Individuals with Disability Education Act
(ADA) - Americans with Disabilities Act
(NCLB) - No Child Left Behind

3. IDEA
Governs who, what, how and when of delivery of services to students with disabilities
Outlined in a document called an IEP
- Living document, updated quarterly, changed, if needed
- Outlines specially designed instruction & supports

4. What Makes Special Education So Special?
Special Education is not a place. It is a set of “services” provided to/for a student with disabilities.

5. Special Education 101 in Horry County
The Facts

7. Percentage of Students with Disabilities
FACTS
Percentage of Students with Disabilities
5,610 Total
State
Horry County Schools
16.48%
18.47%

9. IEP participants CORE MEMBERS Parent At least one general ed teacher
Rep of HCS other than student’s teacher
At least one special ed teacher
Other individuals who have knowledge of the child
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results
Director of career and technology
Transition services participant
The child

10. Parent Participation First notice --7 calendar days before the meeting
Second notice --3 calendar days before the meeting

11. IEP Decisions
If parents do not agree with the IEP and do not sign the IEP, HCS assumes ultimate responsibility to ensure that the IEP includes the services the child needs in order to receive FAPE
IEP decisions are NOT based upon a majority “vote”
Decisions are reached through consensus building