1. Evaluation IEP Development, Review and Revision Placement
7/9/2015
IEP Process Timelines
Evaluation IEP Development, Review and Revision Placement
Marge Resan & Paula Volpiansky
Special Education Team
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
August 6, 2015
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2. IEP Process Timelines There are specific timelines related to:
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IEP Process Timelines
There are specific timelines related to:
Review of existing data and consent for additional assessment (if needed)
Eligibility decisions
IEP development following evaluation
IEP review and revision
Other matters must be “timely” addressed
Parents have the right to written notice
Notice ALWAYS before Action
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Available at:
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4. Keep in Mind: Evaluation
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Keep in Mind: Evaluation
Evaluation is not only about identification/label
When is a reevaluation required
Review of Existing Data is critical part of the process
Initial referrals must be processed promptly
The district’s procedures must be made clear
Referral may not be delayed to accommodate MLSS/RtI
Early Childhood transition requires coordination w/ Birth to 3 – IEP by 3rd birthday
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6. Keep in Mind: IEP and Placement
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Keep in Mind: IEP and Placement
The IEP team must meet at least once a year to review and revise (as appropriate) the IEP
There must be an IEP in effect at all times
Provide parents a copy of placement notice and finalized IEP, before IEP is implemented
Date on placement notice “parent provided… ” is date the notice and IEP is provided to the parent
Dates should correspond with those on cover sheet and summary of services
Use of I-10 A and B
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7. Prior Written Notice Written notice must be given to parents
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Prior Written Notice
Written notice must be given to parents
…. a reasonable time before the LEA proposes or refuses to initiate or change…
… the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the student or the provision of FAPE
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8. Prior Written Notice Required when… Evaluation, IEP, Placement
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Prior Written Notice Required when… Evaluation, IEP, Placement
Referral received and initial evaluation started
Reevaluation started
IEP team assigned to review existing data (before data is reviewed)
Decision made about whether additional data is needed
IEP team meeting scheduled (date, time, location, IEP team participants)
New or revised IEP and placement implemented (before implementation)
Other parental request (may use form M-1)
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9. Additional Considerations
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Additional Considerations
Child Find
Staff responsibilities
Addressing parent concerns
Informing parents and others about district policies and procedures
Annual child find notice
System of Control
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10. School Administration Consultant
7/9/2015
Questions?
Marge Resan
School Administration Consultant
Paula Volpiansky
Other resources available from links at
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