1. Special Education and the Law
Fall 2009

2. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Zero Reject (Group 1)
Non-Discriminatory Evaluation (Group 2)
Appropriate Education (Group 3)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) (Group 4)(
Procedural Due Process (Group 5)
Parent-Student Participation (Group 6)

3. The Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Please see Figure 107 in your text.

4. Members of an IEP Team
A parent, both parents, guardian, or other legal family representative;
One or more general education teachers, as appropriate;
A special education teacher;
Representative of the district (local education agency) who understands special education and district resources;
The student (when appropriate)*; and
An individual qualified to interpret evaluation results;
Other individuals important to the team, depending on the student’s strengths and needs. being done)

5. The Continuum of Services
General education
Resource Rooms
Special classes
Special schools
Homebound services
Hospitalization