Who is Involved in Special Education Planning?
by Many parents have no idea about the laws that protect special needs/disabled children’s right for a free and appropriate education. This article is a parental resource for Special Education Planning.
According to Terri Mauro, “Under the IDEA, all children with disabilities are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least-Restrictive Environment (LRE), and some are entitled to Early Intervention (EI) and Extended School Year (ESY).” Typically in most states free and appropriate public education is available to students with special needs until at least 21 years of age.
Under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), planning must involve:
- The student’s parents (when appropriate or as required )
- The student’s teacher(s)
- The special education teacher
- A qualified representative of the school
- Other school staff who can interpret evaluation results
- Other people invited by the parents or the school
Under Section 504, planning must involve a group of individuals who are knowledgeable about the student and his or her:
- Evaluation
- Placement options
How often will my child be reevaluated?
- Under IDEA, children must be reevaluated at least once every three years.
- Section 504 requires periodic reevaluation. A re-evaluation is required before
- any major changes are made to a student’s program.
For additional health research articles see: Treatments for Substance Abuse http://www.healthmad.com/Addiction/Treatments-for-Substance-Abuse.231279
http://www.healthmad.com/Disabilities/Who-can-get-Special-Education-Services-Under-these-Laws.251079
visit Friends Revolution for more interesting article www.laurenaxelrod.blogspot.com
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Post CommentCHAN LEE PENG
On October 24, 2008 at 5:59 am
Thanks for your good discussion here. You bring me back to the class.
nobert soloria bermosa
On October 24, 2008 at 6:47 am
informative article as always,thanks
goodselfme
On October 24, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Even with these programs in place, a parent needs to monitor things for their children too. /Good article.
Lauren Axelrod
On October 24, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I am adding this one. Wonderful educational piece like always.
Ruby Hawk
On October 24, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Very good news for parents of disabled children. You are providing a needed service.
Bernadette Louise
On November 7, 2008 at 11:39 pm
As a parent of a disabled child myself, very useful info. I will definitly check out you link. Thank you. You should read my poem Jade, My Special Daughter, I think you would enjoy
Chris Stonecipher
On November 8, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Thanks everyone for your inspiring comments! Bernadette I will check out your poem.
Virginia Wolfe
On December 12, 2008 at 6:33 pm
nice work. i gave it a thumbs up. have a great day!
eddiego65
On December 13, 2008 at 9:55 am
Great piece. I will share this with a friend of mine who’s into special education.
Glynis Smy
On February 18, 2009 at 12:41 am
Important information, I have added this to Delicious
Maria Blazz
On February 23, 2009 at 10:50 am
I hope we all can help you to spread this information so more people with these needs will be able to find appropriate sources.
The Quail
On February 27, 2009 at 11:44 am
Great peice.
Lelah Kimball
On March 7, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I am becoming very familiar with this as I have a child who is delayed and is undergoing Autism evaluations with the developmental pediatrician team. Loved the article; it can really help some people out there in the beginning of their journey. Great job!
Chris Stonecipher
On March 7, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Lelah,
Thank you for reviewing my article. My goal here is to help parents of special needs children. If their is anything I can do to help your situation, please send me a message in my triond message box. I have three teenagers that have autism.
Jo Oliver
On July 6, 2010 at 2:05 pm
You are so right Chris….so many parents are unaware of the rights , rules, and regs in place to help special needs children. Great raising awareness my friend:)