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So What’s
the Big
IDEA?
Evaluation
& Eligibility
The IEP
Meeting
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So What’s
the Big
IDEA?
Evaluation &
Eligibility
The IEP
Meeting
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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
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• 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)
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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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So What’s
the Big
IDEA?
Evaluation &
Eligibility
The IEP
Meeting
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The answer is:
The category that allows
for children with ADD or
ADHD to be identified as
eligible under IDEA.
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is OTHER HEALTH
IMPAIRED?
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So What’s
the Big
IDEA?
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Evaluation &
Eligibility
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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
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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
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 Whether any accommodations
or modifications are needed
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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So What’s
the Big
IDEA?
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Evaluation &
Eligibility
The IEP
Meeting
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The answer is:
It’s what parents can
request if they
disagree with an
evaluation.
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is INDEPENDENT
EDUCATIONAL
EVALUATION (IEE)?
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Evaluation &
Eligibility
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The IEP
Meeting
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This
Paperwork!
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Goals
Servic
IEP Meeting: Notice
 Location
 Time
 Whom the school has invited
 Purpose of the meeting
 Native Language
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The IEP Team
Parents
Others with special
expertise
Special
Education
Teacher
Child
Agency
Rep
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Regular
Education
Teacher
Interpret
Evaluation
Results
The IEP Team
Parents
Others with special
expertise
Special
Education
Teacher
Child
Agency
Rep
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Regular
Education
Teacher
Interpret
Evaluation
Results
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 &
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The IEP
Meeting
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DAILY
DOUBLE!
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The answer is:
It’s another great tip
to help parents to
become active IEP
team members.
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The correct
DAILY DOUBLE
question was:
What is …?
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Evaluation &
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The IEP
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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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Page 5: Provision of Services
 Date for
beginning of
services
 Frequency
 Location
 Duration
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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 &
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The IEP
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The answer is:
The age at which we
start planning
transition here in
Florida.
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is FOURTEEN?
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Goals &
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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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CONNECT THE DOTS
Goal
Evaluation
Present
Level
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Related
Service
Effect of
Disability
Priority
Educational
Need
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Goals &
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The answer is:
Florida decided to keep
these to measure
progress.
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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
thoughtprovoking …
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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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FINAL
JEOPARDY!
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The answer is:
This stage on the
Conflict Resolution
Options chart is the
most formal and fixed.
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YES!
The correct question was:
What is Stage V or
Legal Review?
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