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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, is a law that enforces a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities through the United States. This law ensures that children with disabilities are also receiving the resources and services they need to be successful. It begins with infants and toddlers, birth through 2 years old, receiving early intervention under IDEA Part C and children ages 3 to 21 receiving special education and related services under IDEA Part B. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684991999 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684993144 FAPE is a regulation under Section 504 that requires school districts to provide a free appropriate education to individuals that have a disability regardless of severity of the person's disability. Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more life activities or has a record of an impairment defines a person with a disability. Adjusted education in general classrooms, use of related aids or services, or special education in separate classrooms are all appropriate educations for individuals that are included under FAPE. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684993144 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684993527 IDEA requires that an appropriate evaluation is conducted for each child that is suspected to have a disability. These evaluations are to be done in all areas of a suspected disability, by an educated and trained team, and with variety of materials and procedures. An appropriate evaluation will provide information that will be used to determine a child's eligibility for special education and related services to meet the educational needs of a child. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684993527 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684993942 An IEP is a written plan for children with disabilities that addresses multiple topics with the goal of helping the student progress academically, physically, and emotionally. An IEP includes special education instruction, supports, and services. The components of an IEP are the child's present levels of performance, statement of measurable goals, related services, special education needs, modifications and accommodations, transition plan, and how progress will be monitored. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684993942 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684994346 The least restrictive environment is a motive to keep children in the same classroom as other kids their age as much as possible. Every child is different so LRE looks different for everyone, but the goal is to keep the child with disabilities in the general education classroom to associate with peers who do not have disabilities. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684994346 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684994655 Parent and student participation is vital in the success of planning, carrying out instructions and monitoring. Parents are to be a part of the team that makes decisions regarding their child and the placements, services, and plans for them. They have an equal right to participate in this process and are entitled to know when things such as evaluations and assessments are taking place for their child. Both the student and parents must receive notice and an invitation to the IEP meetings. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684994655 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684995205 Procedural due processes or safeguards describe the rights of a parent who has a child with disabilities and how those rights are protected under state and federal special education law. Safeguards protect and allow parents to the information of pertaining their child's placement and planning. They have the access to review all educational records and the right to request mediation or due process hearings if disagreements form. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684995205 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684995788 IDEA is meant to provide children with the best education and opportunities to help them grow, learn, and thrive day-to-day. It is created to ensure children are receiving free education as well as appropriate services and resources to help them progress in all aspects of life. The laws it enforces is to protect the children with disabilities and their families, and establish plans to meet every child's needs to help them succeed. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684995788 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684998257 About idea. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2022, November 7). https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/

Appropriate evaluation (ETR). (n.d.). https://www.sst6.org/EvaluationTeamReportETR.aspx#:~:text=An%20appropriate%20evaluation%20provides%20information,educational%20needs%20of%20the%20child.

Morin, A. (2023, June 15). What is least restrictive environment?. Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/least-restrictive-environment-lre-what-you-need-to-know

Procedural safeguards notice. Office for Dispute Resolution. (2023, May 24). https://odr-pa.org/parent-resources/procedural-safeguards-notice/#:~:text=The%20Procedural%20Safeguards%20Notice%20describes,to%20as%20%E2%80%9CIDEA%202004%E2%80%9D. 


]]> 2023-09-05 14:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2684998257 fgsbc https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2685026033 Again, it is so important to be in communication and collaboration with the school. This includes attending all meetings regarding your child, being apart of the IEP team and making decisions, contact general education teachers and special education teachers as often as possible, and ask questions at anytime. IDEA allows the parent to be as involved as possible and gives the parent access to important information regarding their child's plans and records. ]]> 2023-09-05 14:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/fgsbc/evf1c4jyouhj51mm/wish/2685026033