Deciding Placement
Deciding Placement(October 25, 2011) In addition, the child’s placement (where the IEP will be carried out) must be decided. The placement decision is made by a group of people, including the parents...
View ArticleAfter the IEP is Written
After the IEP is Written(October 25, 2011) When the IEP has been written, parents must receive a copy at no cost to themselves. The IDEA also stresses that everyone who will be involved in implementing...
View ArticleImplementing the IEP
Implementing the IEP(October 25, 2011) Once the IEP is written, it is time to carry it out-in other words, to provide the student with the special education and related services as listed in the IEP....
View ArticleReviewing and Revising the IEP
Reviewing and Revising the IEP(October 25, 2011) The IEP team must review the child’s IEP at least once a year. One purpose of this review is to see whether the child is achieving his or her annual...
View ArticleWhat If Parents Don’t Agree With the IEP?
What If Parents Don’t Agree With the IEP?(October 25, 2011) There are times when parents may not agree with the school’s recommendations about their child’s education. Under the law, parents have the...
View ArticleOSEP Monitoring
OSEP Monitoring(October 25, 2011) The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) regularly monitors states to see that they are complying with IDEA. Every two years OSEP...
View ArticleSection 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act(October 25, 2011) Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that...
View ArticleSignificant Concepts under Section 504 and the ADA
Significant Concepts under Section 504 and the ADA(October 25, 2011) 1. Comparable Benefits and Services Section 504 and Title II of the ADA are broad civil rights statutes designed to promote equal...
View ArticleVirginia Anti-Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Hazing Laws
Virginia Anti-Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Hazing Laws(October 25, 2011) Bullying/Harassment Code 22.1-279.6 (2008) requires the Board of Education to establish guidelines and develop model policies...
View ArticleMaryland Anti-Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Hazing Laws
Maryland Anti-Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Hazing Laws(October 25, 2011) Bullying/Harassment State Board of Education Regulation 13A.01.04.03 (2003) states that, “All students in Maryland’s public...
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The Contents of an IEP are Essential to Its Success.
The Contents of an IEP are Essential to Its Success. (October 25, 2011): An IEP is an essential tool to assist children with disabilities and for those who are involved in educating them. Done...
View ArticleIEP Team Members Play an Essential Role in the Development of Your Child’s IEP.
IEP Team Members Play an Essential Role in the Development of Your Child’s IEP. (October 25, 2011): By law, certain individuals — IEP Team members — must be involved in writing a child’s Individualized...
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IEP Related Services
IEP Related Services (October 25, 2011): A child may require any of the following IEP related services in order to benefit from special education. IEP Related services, as listed under IDEA, include...
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Drafting an IEP
Drafting an IEP (October 25, 2011): When drafting an IEP, it essential that you first evaluate which special education and related services are needed by the student. Generally, the IEP Team will...
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