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I.E.P.
Your host today:Candy Cooper
hi Welcome!
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Florida
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
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So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Jeopardy Categories
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So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Look at All This
Paperwork!
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So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Look at All This
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Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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So What’s the Big IDEA?
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The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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Finding Solutions
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So What’s the Big IDEA?
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
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)
• Autism• Emotional Disturbance• Hearing Impairments
(Including Deafness)• Mental Retardation• Orthopedic
Impairments• Other Health
Impairments
• 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
• Appropriate evaluation
• Individualized Education Program/Plan (IEP)
• Parent & student participation
• Least Restrictive Environment
• Procedural safeguards
• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Principles Included in 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.”
FAPE according to IDEA
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Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
So What’s the Big IDEA?
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The category that allows for children with ADD or ADHD to be identified as
eligible under IDEA.
The answer is:
YES!
The correct question was:
What is OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED?
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The IEP Meeting
Evaluation & Eligibility
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• Pre-referral activities
• Referral
• Consent
• Evaluation (60 days)
• Eligibility Determination
Referral Process
• 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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Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
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It’s what parents can request if they
disagree with an evaluation.
The answer is:
YES!
The correct question was:
What is INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL
EVALUATION (IEE)?
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
The IEP Team
Parents
Regular Education Teacher
Agency Rep
Interpret Evaluation
Results
Others with special expertise
Child
Special Education Teacher
The IEP Team
Parents
Regular Education Teacher
Agency Rep
Interpret Evaluation
Results
Others with special expertise
Child
Special Education Teacher
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
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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DAILY DOUBLE!
It’s another great tip to help parents to become active IEP
team members.
The answer is:
The correct DAILY DOUBLE
question was:
What is …?
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
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Goals & Services
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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
Date for beginning of services
Frequency
Location
Duration
Page 5: Provision of Services
Pages 6 & 7: Assessments & Placement
State & District-Wide Assessment Accommodations
Extent to which the child will NOT participate with nondisabled children
Evaluation & Eligibility
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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The age at which we start planning
transition here in Florida.
The answer is:
YES!
The correct question was:
What is FOURTEEN?
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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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
Evaluation
Present Level
Effect of Disability
Priority Educational
Need
Goal
Related Service
CONNECT THE DOTS
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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Florida decided to keep these to measure
progress.
The answer is:
YES!
The correct question was:
What are OBJECTIVES & BENCHMARKS?
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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The IEP experience can
be different every time…
… it can be a bit of a
surprise…
… or it can be thought-
provoking …
… 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
The IEP Meeting
Goals & Services
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Finding Solutions
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FINAL JEOPARDY!
This stage on the Conflict Resolution Options chart is the
most formal and fixed.
The answer is:
YES!
The correct question was:
What is Stage V or Legal Review?
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