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Because of the federal laws and regulations that govern the education of students with disabilities, a process has evolved over time that governs the special education referral process. The purpose of this module is to provide an overview to the "Special Education Process" so that the learner may understand the global procedures for providing a student with disabilities a free and appropriate education (FAPE).

PHASE ONE: Recognition

All students begin their educational careers with needs. For many, it is the need for guidance by a professional educator who can expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. While each student brings a different level of knowledge and skills to his or her first class, the individual's needs are typically met by a highly-qualified educator. However, there are children who have unique needs that are atypical for children of their age and may not be within the expertise of the general education classroom teacher. It is during this time that the teacher (or parent, administrator, or counselor) recognizes a consistent need or problem exhibited by the student. The recognition of a discrepancy in the student's academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and/or physical ability and his or her age may signal the need for additional academic or behavioral supports.

During this phase, it is important to call a meeting with the parents or guardians. The teacher should provide examples of the student's work and/or anecdotal classroom notes regarding the student's needs. In the meeting, the teacher and the parent/guardian should explore the following:

Is the issue a recurrent problem or new? The parents will be best able to present invaluable insight into the knowledge, skills, and needs of their child. The teacher should document when they recognized an issue.

Is the issue constant? All children may exhibit unique needs or problems at some point but it may only be an isolated episode for that day. The teacher should document any issue that is constant, providing dates and information about the behavior of concern or skill deficit exhibited by the student.

Is the issue appropriate for children of this age? How many kindergarten students have been seen crying the first days of school? This behavior is a typical occurrence and should not be confused with an atypical behavior. The teacher should have a strong understanding of the cognitive, behavioral, and physical development levels of typical students they teach.

It is possible that the problems that are being exhibited by the student may be "solved" with the careful execution of a cooperative plan of action between the teacher and the parents. The teacher and the parent should document their plan of action, strategies utilized with the student, and progress. The teacher should continue to collect student work samples and keep assessment data relevant to the student's unique needs. It is critically important that the teacher document all actions and strategies used in the classroom and the impact on the student.

The student's parents/guardians should be kept informed of any changes in the student's progress. If the teacher, after a period of time, determines the problem cannot be controlled with simple classroom interventions, then the teacher should notify the parents/guardians that they will be asking for outside help from a school-based pre-referral team.

PHASE TWO: Pre-referral

The pre-referral step in the special education process is more formal than providing simple and temporary accommodations for students. Pre-referral intervention is to identify, develop, and implement alternative education strategies for students who have recognized problems in the classroom before the student is referred to special education. Pre-referral intervention is typically conducted by a Student Centered Team (also called early intervention team, intervention assistance team, student support team, teacher assistance team, or instructional support team). The pre-referral team usually consists of the teacher, the parents/guardians, an administrator, other general education teachers, nurse, guidance counselor, and any other adult involved in the education of the student. The general education teacher provides background information regarding the problem exhibited by the student and the team works together to develop possible solutions.

Because of changes to IDEA in 2004, many states and independent school districts have begun using a more formal and systematic pre-referral process called response to intervention (RTI).

"RTI is a model designed to address the needs of all children through a continuum of services, which include:

High-quality instruction and tiered evidence-based or practice-based intervention strategies aligned with individual student needs;

Frequent monitoring of progress to make results-based academic or behavioral decisions; and

Application of child response data to important educational decisions (such as those regarding placement, intervention, curriculum, and instructional goals and methodologies)" (TEA, 2007).

RTI provides three levels of intervention for students who are experiencing problems. Generally, the first level (sometimes referred to as Tier 1) is focused on utilizing high-quality general education instruction in the core curriculum with all students. RTI theorizes that around 80% of all students will respond positively to core curriculum and behavior systems. The second level (or Tier 2) provides targeted group instruction or some form of group remediation to improve performance. The RTI model believes that second level services will improve performance for approximately 15% of all students. If performance does not improve in the second level, then students are moved to the third level which consists of intensive, individualized interventions.

Whether the school uses pre-referral teams or the more formal RTI process, the intent is to provide interventions that will help the student achieve success without entering special education. However, if these interventions do not improve the student's performance, then the student will be referred for an assessment to determine possible eligibility for special education services.

PHASE THREE: Referral for Special Education Evaluation

If, after interventions in the general education classroom, the student continues to experience difficulty, school personnel may refer the child for a special education evaluation. Referrals for determination of eligibility for special education services may be initiated by:

School personnel (including general education teachers, special education teachers, counselors, administrators, etc.);

Child's parent(s) or legal guardian(s);

Any other person involved in the education or care of the child.

The official referral begins the formal process of determining eligibility for special education services. Once a referral is provided, the school must obtain consent from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to begin the evaluation phase of the referral process.

PHASE FOUR: Special Education Evaluation

IDEA requires that students referred for special education services receive a nondiscriminatory multi-factored evaluation. The school district is required to complete the evaluation within 60 days of the referral date. The evaluation is to be conducted by a multidisciplinary team that will consist of individuals who can bring different perspectives and expertise to the evaluation. Some examples of team members include:

Educational Diagnostician (also called Psychometrist) or School Psychologist: These professionals are qualified to conduct all types of educational assessments including intelligence (IQ), achievement, behavior, etc.

Special Educators: These individuals are qualified to conduct some types of achievement and behavior evaluations as well as informal observations.

General Educators: These individuals provide documentation of the problems of the specific student.

Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s): The parents or legal guardians provide valuable insight into the student's behavior and personality in other environments.*

Related Service Providers (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Audiologist, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, etc.): These specialists provide information pertaining to specific areas of concern that have been assessed.

Medical Doctors (including psychiatrists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists): Depending on the disability of the student, medical records can also be used in the determination of eligibility for special education services.

* Parents of students with developmental disabilities must decide whether to complete the legal process to become the legal guardian once their child reaches 18 years old, the age of majority. According to Texas state law, this process is separate from the required school transition planning process.

The evaluation must be comprehensive and use evaluation tools and strategies that are technically sound and accepted. Most students receive a battery of formal evaluations that measure:

Intelligence

Achievement

Behavioral

Disability-specific issues

Medical

However, informal observations and documentation of the student's past work should also be used during the eligibility determination meetings. Assessments may not be biased in regard to race, culture, language, or disability. The materials and procedures must be administered in the language and form most likely to provide accurate information on what the child knows and can do.

PHASE FIVE: Eligibility (FAPE)

IDEA states that each child is entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE.) Special education services are one way to accomplish that requirement for some students with disabilities. Within 30 days of the completion of the evaluation, the individuals that took part in the process thus far will meet to determine eligibility. In simple terms, a student is considered eligible for special education services if (1) the child has a disability as defined by IDEA which negatively impacts his/her educational performance, and (2) the child needs special education services in order to benefit from education.

Not all students are determined to be eligible for special education services. There are multiple reasons why a student may not qualify for special education services including not having a disability that negatively impacts his or her education. However, these students may need help to access the academic curricula. In these situations, the school will need to work out a plan to provide other services for the student.

If the team determines that the student is eligible for special education services, then a formal Individualized Education Program (IEP) team will be formed to develop a plan of special education services for the student.

PHASE SIX: IEP Meeting (IEP and LRE)

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal contract between the parents and the school district that describes the special education services to be provided by the local education agency which is the local school district. While IEP documents vary, the basic parts of an IEP include:

A student profile that provides background information about the student. The profile will include strengths and weaknesses of the student, information regarding performance in the classroom and on formal assessments, and the reason he or she is receiving special education services.

IEP initiation and duration dates: the goals expressly stated in an IEP begin on the date, stated in the IEP meeting, and are in effect until the date stated in the IEP. These IEP goals are reviewed, monitored and updated based on student progress. For most students, IEP goals are in place for one academic year.

A statement of "special instructional factors" (such as the need for assistive technology, braille, or transition services). If the student requires any of the special instructional factors, they should be addressed in the IEP.

A statement of special transportation needs;

A statement of opportunities to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities with their non-disabled peers

A statement of the frequency and method of reports of goal attainment for parents or guardians.

Benchmark pages are included and focus on specific areas that need special education services (such as reading, math, PE, etc.). The benchmark pages include: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statements,

Measurable Annual Goals,

Evaluations used to measure annual goals,

Benchmarks to be achieved to meet the annual goals,

Special education and related services needed to achieve the annual goal (includes frequency of services, amount of time, location, and responsible agencies).

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) if the student's behavior is a concern and a functional behavioral assessment has been done or needs to be conducted,

For students 16 years and older; the plans and activities for the student's transition from high school will be addressed

The signature page which provides a statement of least restrictive environment (LRE) and has the signatures of all members present at the meeting.

The benchmark pages are the "meat" of most IEPs and can be developed by any member of the team. Typically, these pages are developed by the special education teachers in collaboration with the parents, general education teachers, related service providers, and behavioral specialists.

In some school districts, the IEP meeting may be referred to as the ARD meeting. ARD stands for Admission, Review, and Dismissal. The IEP team (also called IEP committee or ARD committee) is formed for the purpose of 1) developing the IEP, the formal plan of special education services; 2) overseeing the implementation of the plan, 3) evaluating the effectiveness of the plan annually, and 4) developing future plans as needed. The IEP team can also meet as needed when unique issues present themselves during the academic year (such as with behavior issues).

The IEP team is composed of the following:

The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the student with a disability;

At least one general education teacher of the student if the student is or may be participating in the regular education environment for any classes;

At least one special education teacher of the student or a special education provider of the student;

A representative of the local educational agency (LEA) who is (1) qualified to supervise the needs of the student, (2) is knowledgeable of the general curriculum, (3) is knowledgeable about the availability of resources of the public agency, and (4) has the authority to commit agency resources; This person is frequently a principal or assistant principal of the student's campus.

An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluations (typically an educational diagnostician, school psychologist, or specially-trained special education teacher);

The student, when appropriate; and

Other individuals asked to attend at the discretion of the school or the parent who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the student (such as related service providers and/or family members or family friends maintaining a close relationship with the student). Parents also have the right to invite an advocate if they so desire.

Depending on the age of the student, other individuals may be included in the meeting including rehabilitation or transition service providers or early intervention representatives.

PHASE SEVEN: IEP Implementation

Once the IEP is developed and signed by members of the IEP team it is the responsibility of the entire IEP team to ensure that the IEP is implemented. The IEP team may meet as frequently as needed to discuss the implementation of the IEP. School personnel are required to provide documentation of the mastery of benchmarks and annual goals. The IEP document is a "living" document and can be altered during the school term if needed. The IEP goals and benchmarks provide the objectives for the education of the student and prescribe what services will be provided by the local school district and school campus to achieve those objectives. However, it must be understood that school agencies are not required to meet all the goals within the school term, but they must provide evidence of a "good faith effort" toward achieving the goals.

PHASE EIGHT: Reevaluation

Each year, the IEP team is required to meet for the dual purpose of evaluating the implementation of the current IEP and to develop the next annual IEP. During these annual meetings, the IEP team should discuss the positive and negative elements of the special education services provided and determine, based on any new assessment data, what services should be provided in the upcoming school year.

While the IEP is redeveloped each year, the IEP team does not have to conduct the battery of assessments each year. At a minimum, the IEP team is to determine if formal evaluation is required every three years. However, the IEP team can ask that formal evaluations be conducted more frequently if needed.

There are times when, after the reevaluation takes place, it is determined that the student does not need special education services. One example of this might be young children who are provided speech and language services and have developed the ability to speak without problems. In this case, the IEP team will need to file appropriate documentation to support the fact that the student no longer is eligible for services and the IEP team will disband for this student.

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"My mama always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.'"
Sounds familiar? Yes, that's the famous line from the award-winning movie, "Forrest Gump." Is it 23 years ago already when it hit the theaters? Along with remarkable quotes we can still remember to today was Tom Hanks convincing portrayal of the main character. However, the film itself gained divided critics - many critics either love or totally hated the movie. But let's save criticizing the movie some other time. For now, let's discuss what makes the "Forrest Gump" interesting!

"Stupid is as stupid does." That was his famous answer when somebody asked him, "Are you stupid?"

Forrest is slow-witted and has an IQ of 75. Although Forrest is just a fictional character, in today's real world he is considered suffering from intellectual disability. Children with intellectual disabilities may qualify for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. Students who are eligible for IDEA receive an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, in which a specialized education plan is made for the child based on her educational needs.

Intellectual disability, formerly labeled "mental retardation," is defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as "significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning, existing concurrently [at the same time] with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period, that adversely affects a child's educational performance." There are two key components within this definition: a student's IQ and his or her capability to function independently, usually referred to as adaptive behavior.
An intellectual disability is not a disease. You can't catch an intellectual disability from anyone. It's also not a type of mental illness, like depression. There is no cure for intellectual disabilities. However, most children with an intellectual disability can learn to do many things. It just takes them more time and effort than other children.
Intellectual disability is one of the most common developmental disability, more than 425,000 children (ages 3-21) have some level of intellectual disability and receive special education services in public school under this category in IDEA. In fact, 7% of the children who need special education have some form of intellectual disability.

Signs of Intellectual Disability

sit up, crawl, or walk later than other children;

learn to talk later, or have trouble speaking,

find it hard to remember things,

not understand how to pay for things,

have trouble understanding social rules,

have trouble seeing the consequences of their actions,

have trouble solving problems, and/or

have trouble thinking logically.

"Mama always had a way of explaining things so I could understand them."- Forrest
Although Forrest received little to no support at all, and his resources were insufficient, he was blessed with a wise, sassy and loving mom. I remember a scene in which no school would like to accept him. But her mom was so determined to get him in in a regular school. So she moved mountains. Hmm... I guess we don't want to talk about it here again. Anyway, that's no longer the case of today's education.

Educational Considerations

A child with an intellectual disability can do well in school but is likely to need the individualized help that's available as special education and related services. The level of help and support that's needed will depend upon the degree of intellectual disability involved.

General education. It's important that students with intellectual disabilities be involved in, and make progress in, the general education curriculum. That's the same curriculum that's learned by those without disabilities. Be aware that IDEA does not permit a student to be removed from education in age-appropriate general education classrooms solely because he or she needs modifications to be made in the general education curriculum.

Supplementary aids and services. Given that intellectual disabilities affect learning, it's often crucial to provide support to students with ID in the classroom. This includes making accommodations appropriate to the needs of the student. It also includes providing what IDEA calls "supplementary aids and services." Supplementary aids and services are supports that may include instruction, personnel, equipment, or other accommodations that enable children with disabilities to be educated with nondisabled children to the maximum extent appropriate.

Thus, for families and teachers alike, it's important to know what changes and accommodations are helpful to students with intellectual disabilities. These need to be discussed by the IEP team and included in the IEP, if appropriate.

Adaptive skills. Many children with intellectual disabilities need help with adaptive skills, which are skills needed to live, work, and play in the community. Teachers and parents can help a child work on these skills at both school and home. Some of these skills include:

communicating with others;

taking care of personal needs (dressing, bathing, going to the bathroom);

health and safety;

home living (helping to set the table, cleaning the house, or cooking dinner);

social skills (manners, knowing the rules of conversation, getting along in a group, playing a game);

reading, writing, and basic math; and

as they get older, skills that will help them in the workplace.

Transition planning. It's extremely important for families and schools to begin planning early for the student's transition into the world of adulthood. Because intellectual disability affects how quickly and how well an individual learns new information and skills, the sooner transition planning begins, the more can be accomplished before the student leaves secondary school.

IDEA requires that, at the latest, transition planning for students with disabilities must begin no later than the first IEP to be in effect when they turn 16. The IEP teams of many students with intellectual disabilities feel that it's important for these students to begin earlier than that. And they do.

(An excerpt from parentcenterhub.org: Intellectual Disabilities)

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Modification for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Children with intellectual disabilities need some additional support and modifications in their environment, as well as in the type of activities they do. Here are a few modifications for students with an intellectual disability that will help them to learn better.

Using this space only for studying also will help the child get into a routine of studying and also understand that when he is sitting there, he is supposed to concentrate on the activity or task, and not play.

Teach practical things that will be useful, such as how to boil an egg or how to find their way to their friend's house.

Repetition of Concepts Over the Day

Children with intellectual disabilities need to learn a concept in different ways and have the opportunity to practice it many times in order to learn and remember it.

These children require additional support and guidance as they work on their activities. Ideally, there should be at least 1 teacher for every 3 children with intellectual disabilities.

Using all the senses to learn also helps them learn and retain information better.

Sharp scissors, knives, etc. must be kept out of reach. Harmful liquids like cleaning liquids must also be kept away. Medicines must be kept out of reach. In addition to this, make sure that none of the children can lock themselves up in any room. Small beads or other toy parts that the children could put in their mouth must be kept away if a child has a tendency to do that. If the child has seizures, you may need to look at padding the corners of furniture to avoid injury.

The schedule must have short activity times and must alternate between physical and sitting down activities. The schedule must also try and incorporate some aspects of self-care so that children start becoming more independent in putting on or taking off shoes, going to the toilet, or feeding themselves.

(Access full article here: Special Ed: Modification for Students with Intellectual Disabilities by brighthubeducation.org)

Teaching Practical Tips for Special Education Teachers

Recognize that you can make an enormous difference in this student's life!

Learn more about intellectual disabilities in general and your student in particular.

Be an active participant in the student's IEP team.

The IEP is developed by the student's parents and school personnel-and, often, the student, too. As this student's teacher, you have a great deal to contribute to what's included in the IEP, including supports for you as the teacher.

Provide accommodations and supports that help students with intellectual disabilities.

Accommodations are often made in five main areas:

1. scheduling (e.g., giving the student extra time to complete an assignment or test)

2. setting (e.g., having the student work in a small group or with a partner)

3. materials (e.g., providing the student with teacher notes or taped lectures)

4. instruction (e.g., breaking a lesson up into smaller parts, having the student work with a tutor)

5. student response (e.g., allowing the student to respond orally or on a computer)

An effective teaching method is to demonstrate what you mean in addition to giving verbal directions. With new information shared verbally, also show a picture. And rather than just showing a picture, provide the student with hands-on materials and experiences and the opportunity to try things out.

Break longer, new tasks into small steps. Demonstrate the steps. Have the student do the steps, one at a time. Provide assistance, as necessary. Give the student multiple opportunities to practice each individual step by itself and all the steps together.

Immediately providing feedback helps the students make a connection between their answers, behaviors, or questions and the information you're presenting as the teacher.

Schools play an important part in helping students with ID learn these life skills, which include health and safety, personal hygiene, manners, getting along with others, basic math and reading, money management, and skills for the workplace.

Address the social aspects of the school.

Students with intellectual disabilities often have trouble with social skills, which can make it difficult for them to interact appropriately with their peers and become involved in the social activities going on at school. They are also often a target for bullying, which simply cannot be allowed. Teachers can play a positive role in supporting the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in classrooms and throughout the school.

Communicate with your student's parents.

Regularly exchange information with parents and work with them (and other members of the IEP team) to create and implement an IEP tailored to meet the student's needs.

(Source: Intellectual Disabilities in Your Classroom: 9 Tips for Teachers)

5 Tips for Success

This term is intended to encourage teachers to break down their lessons into simple, easier-to-manage steps. This will keep frustration levels down and enable learning to take place. Wait until the student masters the baby step before moving onto the next one.

Introduce new ideas in a physical, hands-on approach. Use manipulatives when teaching math. Take field trips to the grocery store or post office to give students a meaningful experience. When students are able to make real connections to the world around them, or physically explore a concept, the knowledge will stick with them.

Positive feedback will encourage the student to keep on trying. If a student masters a concept or meets a goal it is important to reward or applaud the student immediately.

Music is a wonderful motivator among all children and particularly ones with intellectual disabilities. Making a simple, catchy song to go along with a concept is a fun way to engage the student and help them remember information.

Students with certain disabilities can be unpredictable in what they can learn and what might set off a certain behavior. What might appear to be a temper tantrum is often the student's way of telling you, "This is too hard. I am frustrated," or "I am tired. I need a break." Take the time to learn the individual child's needs and who they are. If you are feeling overwhelmed and cannot relate to the student it is OK to stop the lesson and resume when both student and teacher can handle the lesson pace. It may take a while for students to make some progress, but if you are patient it will be priceless when they do.

(Source: Five Tips for Teaching Students with Intellectual Disability by brighthubeducation.org)

Other Helpful Links for Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities

GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Help for Babies and Toddlers
When a baby is born with an intellectual disability, his or her parents should know that there's a lot of help available-and immediately. Shortly after the diagnosis of ID is confirmed, parents will want to get in touch with the early intervention system in their community. We'll tell you how in a moment.

Early intervention is a system of services designed to help infants and toddlers with disabilities (until their 3rd birthday) and their families. It's mandated by IDEA. Staff work with the child's family to develop what is known as an Individualized Family Services Plan, or IFSP. The IFSP will describe the child's unique needs as well as the services he or she will receive to address those needs. The IFSP will also emphasize the unique needs of the family, so that parents and other family members will know how to help their young child with intellectual disability. Early intervention services may be provided on a sliding-fee basis, meaning that the costs to the family will depend upon their income.

To access early intervention services in your area, ask your child's pediatrician for a referral or call the local hospital's maternity ward and ask for contact information for your local services program.
Help for School-Aged Children
School staff will work with the child's parents to develop an Individualized Education Program or IEP. The IEP is similar to an IFSP. It describes the child's unique needs and the services that have been designed to meet those needs. Special education and related services are provided at no cost to parents.

To access special education services for a school-aged child in your area, get in touch with your local public school system. Calling the elementary school in your neighborhood is an excellent place to start.
Tips for Parents

Learn about intellectual disability.

Be patient, be hopeful.

Encourage independence in your child.

Give your child chores.

Give your child frequent feedback.

Find out what skills your child is learning at school.

Find opportunities in your community for social activities.

Talk to other parents whose children have an intellectual disability.

Meet with the school and develop an IEP to address your child's needs.

Take pleasure in your beautiful one.

(Read the entire article here: Intellectual Disability by parentcenterhub.org)

We are not affiliated with all the organization and educators mentioned in this article. We just couldn't help but share their wonderful inputs and goals in making lives of students with intellectual disability a little better. Because people, especially intellectual disabled children need to meet a person who will touch their lives in every way or the other to be the best that they can be. Just like Jenny, Lt. Dan, and Mrs. Gump in Forrest's life.
"I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floatin' around accidental-like on a breeze. But I, I think maybe it's both." - Forrest Gump

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