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I.E.P.
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So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Look at All This
Paperwork!
Goals & Services
Finding Solutions
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So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Look at All This
Paperwork!
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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
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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
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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)• Other Health
Impairments
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• 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
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• Appropriate evaluation
• Individualized Education Program/Plan (IEP)
• Parent & student participation
• Least Restrictive Environment
• Procedural safeguards
• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Principles Included in IDEA
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• 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
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Evaluation & Eligibility
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The category that allows for children with ADD or ADHD to be identified as
eligible under IDEA.
The answer is:
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED?
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The IEP Meeting
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• Pre-referral activities
• Referral
• Consent
• Evaluation (60 days)
• Eligibility Determination
Referral Process
• Written request & consent for evaluation
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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
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Present Level - Domains
Curriculum & Learning
Independent Functioning
Social / Emotional
Communication
Health Care
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Independent Educational Evaluation
At public expense if parent disagrees
In writing / no reason
Without delay: IEE or Hearing
Hearing determines appropriateness of initial evaluation
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Evaluation & Eligibility
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It’s what parents can request if they
disagree with an evaluation.
The answer is:
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL
EVALUATION (IEE)?
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Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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IEP Meeting: Notice
Location
Time
Whom the school has invited
Purpose of the meeting
Native Language
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The IEP Team
Parents
Regular Education Teacher
Agency Rep
Interpret Evaluation
Results
Others with special expertise
Child
Special Education Teacher
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The IEP Team
Parents
Regular Education Teacher
Agency Rep
Interpret Evaluation
Results
Others with special expertise
Child
Special Education Teacher
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Alternative Participation
“…such as video conferences or conference calls…”
Parents School / District
Personnel By agreement
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Active Participation
Speaking up
Asking questions
Making suggestions
Disagreeing
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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
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Active Participation - Benefits
Parents…
understand the process.
don’t feel lost.
get to know the team.
contribute to their children’s future outcomes
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Active Participation - Benefits
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Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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DAILY DOUBLE!
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It’s another great tip to help parents to become active IEP
team members.
The answer is:
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The correct DAILY DOUBLE
question was:
What is …?
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Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
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Paperwork!
Why so much?!
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Page 1: Signatures
Who attended
Parent’s signature
(Exception: Child’s first IEP)
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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)
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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
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Page 4a: Transition at Age 14
Florida State Rules:
Standard or Special Diploma
Post-School Outcome
Transition Service Needs
Instruction / Information on Self-Determination
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Page 4b: Transition at Age 16
Goals based upon transition assessments
List of transition services
Age of Majority / Transfer of Rights
Interagency linkages
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Page 5: Provision of Services
Special Education
Related Services
Program Modifications
Supports for School Personnel
Supplementary Aids & Services
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Date for beginning of services
Frequency
Location
Duration
Page 5: Provision of Services
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Pages 6 & 7: Assessments & Placement
State & District-Wide Assessment Accommodations
Extent to which the child will NOT participate with nondisabled children
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Evaluation & Eligibility
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The age at which we start planning
transition here in Florida.
The answer is:
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is FOURTEEN?
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Goals
Wording matters!
“Writing Special Education Goals” – 9,960,000 hits!
Learning a skill
Measurable
Specific
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Goals
Sunshine State Standards
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Goals
Measuring progress
Florida: Objectives & Benchmarks
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Related Services
Developmental
Corrective
Supportive
Assist in the achievement of a goal
Help to benefit from special education
Nonexhaustive
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Evaluation
Present Level
Effect of Disability
Priority Educational
Need
Goal
Related Service
CONNECT THE DOTS
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Florida decided to keep these to measure
progress.
The answer is:
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YES!
The correct question was:
What are OBJECTIVES & BENCHMARKS?
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The IEP experience can
be different every time…
… it can be a bit of a
surprise…
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… or it can be thought-
provoking …
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… or it can be fun …
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… or it can be not so fun.
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Conflict Resolution Options
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Facilitated IEPs
Facilitated by:
An IEP team member
District representative
Parent
Trained Parent Advocate
Support Person
Student
Independent Trained Facilitator
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Mediation
Available even prior to filing for a due process hearing
No cost
Voluntary
Qualified and impartial mediator
Confidential
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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
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The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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FINAL JEOPARDY!
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This stage on the Conflict Resolution Options chart is the
most formal and fixed.
The answer is:
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is Stage V or Legal Review?
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