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Jeopardy Categories
So What’s
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Jeopardy Categories
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
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
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 Impaired
• Asthma
• Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADD)
• Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Heart Condition
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Hemophilia
Lead Poisoning
Leukemia
Nephritis
Rheumatic Fever
Sickle Cell Anemia
Tourette Syndrome
Principles Included in IDEA
• Appropriate evaluation
• Individualized Education
Program/Plan (IEP)
• Parent & student participation
• Least Restrictive Environment
• Procedural safeguards
• Free Appropriate Public
Education (FAPE)
FAPE according to IDEA
• Special education and related
services
• Provided at public expense
(without charge)
• Provided under public
supervision and direction
• “…in conformity with the
individualized education
program.”
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The category that allows
for children with ADD or
ADHD to be identified as
eligible under IDEA.
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The correct question was:
What is OTHER HEALTH
IMPAIRED?
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Referral Process
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Pre-referral activities
Referral
Consent
Evaluation (60 days)
Eligibility
Determination
• Written request &
consent for evaluation
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
Present Level - Domains
 Curriculum & Learning
 Independent Functioning
 Social / Emotional
 Communication
 Health Care
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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The answer is:
It’s what parents can
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disagree with an
evaluation.
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The correct question was:
What is INDEPENDENT
EDUCATIONAL
EVALUATION (IEE)?
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Goals
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IEP Meeting: Notice
 Location
 Time
 Whom the school has invited
 Purpose of the meeting
 Native Language
The IEP Team
Parents
Others with special
expertise
Special
Education
Teacher
Child
Agency
Rep
Regular
Education
Teacher
Interpret
Evaluation
Results
The IEP Team
Parents
Others with special
expertise
Special
Education
Teacher
Child
Agency
Rep
Regular
Education
Teacher
Interpret
Evaluation
Results
Alternative Participation
“…such as video conferences
or conference calls…”
 Parents
 School / District Personnel
 By agreement
Active Participation
 Speaking up
 Asking questions
 Making suggestions
 Disagreeing
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
Active Participation - Benefits
Parents…
 understand the process.
 don’t feel lost.
 get to know the team.
 contribute to their children’s
future outcomes
Active Participation - Benefits
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DAILY
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The answer is:
It’s another great tip
to help parents to
become active IEP
team members.
The correct
DAILY DOUBLE
question was:
What is …?
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Paperwork!
Why so much?!
Page 1: Signatures
 Who attended
 Parent’s signature
(Exception: Child’s first IEP)
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)
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
Page 4a: Transition at Age 14
Florida State Rules:
 Standard or Special Diploma
 Post-School Outcome
 Transition Service Needs
 Instruction / Information on
Self-Determination
Page 4b: Transition at Age 16
 Goals based upon transition
assessments
 List of transition services
 Age of Majority / Transfer of
Rights
 Interagency linkages
Page 5: Provision of Services
 Special Education
 Related Services
 Program Modifications
 Supports for School
Personnel
 Supplementary Aids &
Services
Page 5: Provision of Services
 Date for
beginning of
services
 Frequency
 Location
 Duration
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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The answer is:
The age at which we
start planning
transition here in
Florida.
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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
Goals
Sunshine State
Standards
Goals
 Measuring
progress
 Florida:
Objectives &
Benchmarks
Related Services
 Developmental
 Corrective
 Supportive
 Assist in the achievement
of a goal
 Help to benefit from special
education
 Nonexhaustive
CONNECT THE DOTS
Goal
Evaluation
Present
Level
Related
Service
Effect of
Disability
Priority
Educational
Need
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The answer is:
Florida decided to keep
these to measure
progress.
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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…
… or it can be
thoughtprovoking …
… or it can
be fun …
… or it can be
not so fun.
Conflict Resolution Options
Facilitated IEPs
Facilitated by:
 An IEP team member
 District representative
 Parent
 Trained Parent Advocate
 Support Person
 Student
 Independent Trained Facilitator
Mediation
 Available even prior to filing for
a due process hearing
 No cost
 Voluntary
 Qualified and impartial
mediator
 Confidential
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
EP
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FINAL
JEOPARDY!
The answer is:
This stage on the
Conflict Resolution
Options chart is the
most formal and fixed.
YES!
The correct question was:
What is Stage V or
Legal Review?
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