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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Federal Law

An Introduction To Special Education Produced by WSPEI Funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Special Education: Meets the unique needs of a child with a disability Adapting what a child learns and how he or she learns it.

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Federal Law

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  1. An Introduction To Special EducationProduced by WSPEI Funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

  2. Special Education:Meets the unique needs of a child with a disability Adapting what a child learns and how he or she learns it

  3. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Federal Law

  4. FAPEFree and Appropriate Public Education

  5. Special Education • provided at no cost to families - individualized to the child’s unique needs

  6. Special Education is not just a curriculum, but a process… that makes it individualized for each child.

  7. Special Education Process • Referral • Evaluation • Individual Education Program • Placement • Annual Review

  8. Special Education Process • Referral parents or guardians medical professionals teachers school district anyone who cares about the child

  9. A referral letter should: - Tell the date - Say this is a referral for special education - Tell the child’s first and last name - Date of birth and age - Tell why you thing the child might need special education Special Education Process

  10. Special Education Process • Referral • Evaluation • Individual Education Program • Placement • Annual Review

  11. Special Education Process • Evaluation existing information information from you testing observation You must be notified about tests in writing Your Permission must be given

  12. Special Education Process • Referral • Evaluation • Individual Education Program • Placement • Annual Review

  13. Special Education Process • Individualized Education Program: - discuss evaluation - make recommendations Your attendance is crucial! You have the right to ask that the meeting be held at a time when you are able to attend.

  14. Special Education Process • Individualized Education Program IEP Team Meeting NotesEvaluation report Written plan Take time to read reports

  15. You have the right to set up another meeting when you are ready to discuss your child’s IEP.

  16. Special Education Process • Referral • Evaluation • Individual Education Program • Placement • Annual Review

  17. Special Education Process • Placement: -based on IEP and curriculum needs -meets Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirement -strives for ideal school, closest to home

  18. You have the right to give consent before your child’s first placement. After the IEP Meeting: sign consent form (permission)

  19. All staff must follow the IEP. Receive reports from school Communicate often Share concerns

  20. Special Education Process • Referral • Evaluation • Individual Education Program • Placement • Annual Review

  21. To ensure your child receives the best combination of services to achieve their personal best.

  22. Re-evaluation every three years or sooner if appropriate

  23. Timeline For Evaluation and Placement15 days- to request consent60 days- to completeevaluation and write IEP30 days- to offer placement

  24. My Special Education Information File

  25. Individualized Education Program (IEP) TeamA team of concerned people:YouYour childLocal Education Agency member (LEA) Principal or school psychologistChild’s teacherSpecial education teacherOthers

  26. Purpose of IEP Team:Evaluate for special educationDetermine needsRecommend placementReview the plan annually

  27. Extended School Year Services (ESY)This is not summer schoolHas a more flexible and varied scheduleProvides services that are needed so that the child does not lose skills

  28. Resolving Differences:Informal discussionRequest a team meetingFacilitated IEP Team MeetingMediationDue processComplaint to DPI

  29. You Are an Equal Partner Know Your Rights!

  30. For more information about this video or the booklet,“An Introduction To Special Education”contact WSPEI at 1-877-844-4925or WI FACETS at 877-374-4677

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