Special Education by Mike Osbon

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Special education provides individualized instruction and services to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. It aims to help students achieve their full potential

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To qualify for special education, a child must have a documented disability that affects their learning. Common disabilities include autism, learning disabilities, and speech/language impairments.

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An IEP is a legal document that outlines the specific educational goals, services, and accommodations for your child. It is developed collaboratively by parents, teachers, and specialists.

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Parents have the right to participate in all meetings, access educational records, and request evaluations. You are a crucial part of your child's education team.

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Nonacademic and Extracurricular Services and Activities

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The district shall take steps, including the provision of supplementary aids and services determined appropriate and necessary by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, to provide nonacademic and extracurricular services and activities in a manner that affords students with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in those services and activities. This includes counseling services, athletics, transportation, health services, recreational activities, special interest groups or clubs sponsored by the district, referrals to agencies that provide assistance to persons with disabilities, and employment of students, including both employment by the district and assistance in making outside employment available. (Idaho Special Education Manual 2024, n.d.)

https://www.sde.idaho.gov/sped/files/shared/Idaho-Special-Education-Manual-2024.pdf

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The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that every state establish and maintain a Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) that advises the Idaho Department of Education on the education and related services for children with disabilities.

Process

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Referral: The process begins with a referral, which can be made by parents, teachers, or medical professionals.

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Evaluation: An evaluation is conducted to determine if your child has a disability and needs special education services.

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IEP Meeting: If your child qualifies, an IEP meeting is scheduled to develop a customized education plan.

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Implementation and Review: The IEP is implemented, and your child's progress is monitored regularly. IEPs are reviewed annually to ensure they continue to meet your child's needs.

Tier System after identification

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After a potential exceptional learning is identified additional steps will be taken to see what level us support the student may require.

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When consulting on the development of an IEP a team will be put together, you as the parent are a part of that team along with;

-The student

-Parents or Guardians

-General Education Teacher

-Special Education Teacher or Provider

-School District Representative

-Results Interpreter

-Outside Specialists or Advocates

-Transition Services Expert

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Idaho State Department of Education (SDE). (2018). SDE. https://www.sde.idaho.gov/sped/sped-manual/

2024 Idaho Special Education Manual

Hallahan, D., Kauffman, J., & Pullen, P. (2022). Exceptional Learners (15th ed.). Pearson.