2. I.E.P. Your host today: Candy Cooper hi Welcome!

3. Today’s show is brought to you by: The AWARE Project The Parent Training & Information Center (PTI) for 30 counties in central & northeast Florida Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

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5. Jeopardy Categories $200 $400 So What’s the Big IDEA? Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Look at All This Paperwork!

6. Jeopardy Categories $200 $400 So What’s the Big IDEA? Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Look at All This Paperwork! hi

7. $200 $400 So What’s the Big IDEA? Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Look at All This Paperwork!

8. Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $200 $400 $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork! So What’s the Big IDEA? $200 $400 $200

9. The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $400 $200 $400 Finding Solutions $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork! $200

10. The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $400 $200 $400 Finding Solutions $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork! $200

11. Jeopardy Categories $200 $400 So What’s the Big IDEA? Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Look at All This Paperwork!

12. IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 Guides states and school districts in providing specially designed instruction and related services Parts A, B, C, and D

13. To be eligible for IDEA… A child must meet the criteria of one or more disability categories AND Must also need specially designed instruction and related services

14. IDEA Categories Autism Emotional Disturbance Hearing Impairments (Including Deafness) Mental Retardation Orthopedic Impairments Other Health Impairments Specific Learning Disabilities Speech/Language Impairments Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment (Including Blindness) Developmental Delays (Ages 3 through 9) Autism Emotional Disturbance Hearing Impairments (Including Deafness) Mental Retardation Orthopedic Impairments Other Health Impairments

15. Asthma Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Diabetes Epilepsy Heart Condition Other Health Impaired Hemophilia Lead Poisoning Leukemia Nephritis Rheumatic Fever Sickle Cell Anemia Tourette Syndrome

16. Appropriate evaluation Individualized Education Program/Plan (IEP) Parent & student participation Least Restrictive Environment Procedural safeguards Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Principles Included in IDEA

17. Special education and related services Provided at public expense (without charge) Provided under public supervision and direction “…in conformity with the individualized education program.” FAPE according to IDEA

18. $200 $400 Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting So What’s the Big IDEA? Look at All This Paperwork!

19. The category that allows for children with ADD or ADHD to be identified as eligible under IDEA. The answer is:

20. YES! The correct question was: What is OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED?

21. $200 $400 The IEP Meeting Evaluation & Eligibility So What’s the Big IDEA? Look at All This Paperwork!

22. Pre-referral activities Referral Consent Evaluation (60 days) Eligibility Determination Referral Process Written request & consent for evaluation

23. Evaluation Determines …  Category of disability  Whether the child needs specially designed instruction and/or related services  The present levels of academic achievement and related developmental needs  Whether any accommodations or modifications are needed

24. Present Level - Domains  Curriculum & Learning  Independent Functioning  Social / Emotional  Communication  Health Care

25. Independent Educational Evaluation  At public expense if parent disagrees  In writing / no reason  Without delay: IEE or Hearing  Hearing determines appropriateness of initial evaluation

26. $200 $400 Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting So What’s the Big IDEA? Look at All This Paperwork!

27. It’s what parents can request if they disagree with an evaluation. The answer is:

28. YES! The correct question was: What is INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION (IEE)?

29. Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $200 $400 $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork!

30. IEP Meeting: Notice  Location  Time  Whom the school has invited  Purpose of the meeting  Native Language

31. The IEP Team Parents Regular Education Teacher Agency Rep Interpret Evaluation Results Others with special expertise Child Special Education Teacher

32. The IEP Team Parents Regular Education Teacher Agency Rep Interpret Evaluation Results Others with special expertise Child Special Education Teacher

33. Alternative Participation “…such as video conferences or conference calls…”  Parents  School / District Personnel  By agreement

34. Active Participation  Speaking up  Asking questions  Making suggestions  Disagreeing

35. Active Participation – Tips for Parents  Keep ongoing communication with teachers, therapists, etc.  Ask for a draft IEP before the meeting  Write a list of questions and concerns  Be “professional,” be prepared  Bring someone with you

36. Active Participation - Benefits Parents…  understand the process.  don’t feel lost.  get to know the team.  contribute to their children’s future outcomes

37. Active Participation - Benefits

38. Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $200 $400 $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork!

39. DAILY DOUBLE!

40. It’s another great tip to help parents to become active IEP team members. The answer is:

41. The correct DAILY DOUBLE question was: What is …?

42. Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Look at All This Paperwork! Goals & Services $200 $400 $200 $400

43. Paperwork! Why so much?!

44. Page 1: Signatures  Who attended  Parent’s signature (Exception: Child’s first IEP)

45. Page 2: Special Factors  Consider:  Positive Behavioral Interventions  Language needs  Instruction in Braille  Communication needs  Assistive Technology needs  Special Transportation Services  Extended School Year (ESY)

46. Page 3: Present Levels & Goals Statements of:  Present Levels of Academic Achievement & Functional Performance  strengths, effect of disability, & priority educational need  Measurable Annual Goals  Evaluation Plan  measuring & reporting

47. Page 4a: Transition at Age 14 Florida State Rules:  Standard or Special Diploma  Post-School Outcome  Transition Service Needs  Instruction / Information on Self-Determination

48. Page 4b: Transition at Age 16  Goals based upon transition assessments  List of transition services  Age of Majority / Transfer of Rights  Interagency linkages

49. Page 5: Provision of Services  Special Education  Related Services  Program Modifications  Supports for School Personnel  Supplementary Aids & Services

50.  Date for beginning of services  Frequency  Location  Duration Page 5: Provision of Services

51. Pages 6 & 7: Assessments & Placement  State & District-Wide Assessment Accommodations  Extent to which the child will NOT participate with nondisabled children

52. Evaluation & Eligibility The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $200 $400 $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork!

53. The age at which we start planning transition here in Florida. The answer is:

54. YES! The correct question was: What is FOURTEEN?

55. The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $400 $200 $400 Finding Solutions $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork!

56. Goals  Wording matters!  “Writing Special Education Goals” – 9,960,000 hits!  Learning a skill  Measurable  Specific

57. Goals Sunshine State Standards

58. Goals  Measuring progress  Florida: Objectives & Benchmarks

59. Related Services  Developmental  Corrective  Supportive  Assist in the achievement of a goal  Help to benefit from special education  Nonexhaustive

60. Evaluation Present Level Effect of Disability Priority Educational Need Goal Related Service CONNECT THE DOTS

61. The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $400 $200 $400 Finding Solutions $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork!

62. Florida decided to keep these to measure progress. The answer is:

63. YES! The correct question was: What are OBJECTIVES & BENCHMARKS?

64. The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $400 Finding Solutions $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork!

65. The IEP experience can be different every time… … it can be a bit of a surprise…

66. … or it can be thought- provoking …

67. … or it can be fun …

68. … or it can be not so fun.

69. Conflict Resolution Options

70. Facilitated IEPs Facilitated by:  An IEP team member  District representative  Parent  Trained Parent Advocate  Support Person  Student  Independent Trained Facilitator

71. Mediation  Available even prior to filing for a due process hearing  No cost  Voluntary  Qualified and impartial mediator  Confidential

72. Resolution Meeting  Within 15 days after request for due process hearing  IEP team members  School district representative  Not held if both parties agree in writing

73. The IEP Meeting Goals & Services $400 Finding Solutions $200 $400 Look at All This Paperwork!

74. FINAL JEOPARDY!

75. This stage on the Conflict Resolution Options chart is the most formal and fixed. The answer is:

76. YES! The correct question was: What is Stage V or Legal Review?

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