https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a Understanding IDEA, parental rights, and the required elements of an IEP en-us 2018-06-24 12:21:10 UTC 2018-06-25 01:28:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336827 "If you disagree with a test given during your child’s evaluation process, you have the right to have an independent educational evaluation (IEE) conducted by a qualified person who does not work for the school" ( Virginia Department of Education Division of Special Education and Student Services, p 18).  
Parents have the right to request one IEE for each test their child is given during evaluation.  Schools can ask for the reasoning for requesting an IEE, but they will not object to it.  
If a parent requests an IEE, the school must provide the parents "with information about available sources for obtaining an independent evaluation and about the school’s requirements for that evaluation" (VDOE, p. 18)  The school is required to provide the information.  
A parent can request that the school pay for an IEE, but if the school can show that their evaluation is appropriate during a due process hearing, the school does not have to pay for it.  
The results of any IEE that is shared with the school will be considered in any decisions and may be used as evidence during the due process hearing by either the parents or the school. ]]> 2018-06-24 12:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336827 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336832 A Procedural Safeguard notice provides the parent with their legal rights.  
A Procedural Safeguard notice must be given once a year, but must also be given should a parent request a copy.  It must also be given at the child's initial referral or parent request for an evaluation, when the school receives notice of a due process hearing, if the school receives a state complaint during the school year, and "if a decision is made to change your child's placement through a disciplinary removal because your child violated the school's code of student conduct" (VDOE, p. 38).  ]]> 2018-06-24 12:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336832 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336841 Parental consent in written form should be given voluntarily, and a parent can rescind their consent at any time.  
Written consent is required for the school to: use evaluations to classify a child for special education, change a child's identification, enroll a child for the first time in special education programs, change a child's IEP or placement in a school, release any information about a child to anyone who does not work at the school, access of any insurance or medical benefits for the child, inviting a person from an outside agency to an IEP meeting.  
Written consent is not needed for the school to: reviewing existing data for evaluation or re-evaluation, administer a test that is required of all students, unless consent is needed from all parents, screening for optimal instructional strategies, administering a test to measure goal progress, teacher observations or classroom evaluations, graduation with either a standard or advanced studies diploma, or a re-evaluation should a parent not respond.  Providing the school can show where it made reasonable attempt to contact a parent, the school can re-evaluate a child if the parent does not respond.  (VDOE, pp. 40-41)]]> 2018-06-24 12:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336841 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336848 " Mediation in special education is a process in which a mediator assists people in negotiating issues arising under IDEA, including those affecting a child in special education (VDOE, p. 49).  The mediator would be a neutral party and is not an advocate of either the parents or the school.  Certain conditions must be met for mediation.  

Either the parents or the school have the right to initiate a Due Process Hearing.  An impartial hearing officer will hear both the parent's and school's evidence and issue a ruling based on law and the given evidence (VDOE, p. 51).  ]]> 2018-06-24 12:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268336848 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268337886 2018-06-24 13:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268337886 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363018 Parent participation on the IEP Team is especially helpful. The parents have the best knowledge of their child. ]]> 2018-06-24 21:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363018 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363039 "If a child is participating in the regular education environment (or is going to be participating), then IDEA requires that at least one regular educator of the child be included on the IEP team" (The IEP Team). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363039 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363071 "Special educators, with their knowledge of how to educate children with disabilities, are obviously a very important part of a child’s IEP team" (The IEP Team). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363071 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363106 "who is qualified to provide, or supervise the provision of, specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities; is knowledgeable about the general education curriculum; and is knowledgeable about the availability of resources of the public agency" (The IEP Team). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363106 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363123 "Is there someone on the IEP team who can interpret the child’s evaluation results and discuss what they mean in terms of instruction?" (The IEP Team). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363123 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363133 "Either the parent or the school system may invite others to join the team, if they have knowledge or special expertise about the child. This can include related service providers" (The IEP Team). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363133 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363146 When appropriate the child may provide valuable input as to their educational plans and goals (The IEP Team). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363146 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363214 A measure of how well the child is doing in school currently and how the disability affects their performance (Contents of the IEP). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363214 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363219 Goals are identified by the IEP Team.  An annual goal refers to a goal within a 12 month period (Contents of the IEP). 
Benchmarks and short term objectives are also identified here. ]]> 2018-06-24 21:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363219 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363241 A statement identifying which services and supplementary aids are to be available to the child is listed here (Contents of the IEP). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363241 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363266 This is a list of program modifications or supports for school personnel that will allow the student to attain their annual goals, be involved in general education curriculum and participate in extracurricular activities, and to be educated and participate with both children with disabilities and nondisabled children (Contents of the IEP). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363266 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363289 An explanation as to what extent the child will not participate with nondisabled children in regular class and in extracurricular activities (Contents of the IEP). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363289 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363320 A comprehensive list of any accommodations the child will need to accurately measure their performance on standardized assessments (Contents of the IEP).]]> 2018-06-24 21:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363320 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363326 'The projected date for the beginning of the services and modifications, and the anticipated frequency, location, and duration of those services and modifications" (Contents of the IEP). ]]> 2018-06-24 21:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268363326 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268372888 2018-06-25 00:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268372888 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268378028 "any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device" (VDOE, p. 62). This can include any sort of technology, including hearing aids, a text talker tablet, etc. The information on this technology is identified during the IEP Meeting, and referred back to throughout the process. Details as to purchasing or leasing equipment should be listed. Any coordination of other therapies, any training for staff, the child, and/or the child's family should be listed as well. ]]> 2018-06-25 00:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268378028 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268382196 2018-06-25 01:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268382196 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268382979 "free appropriate public education" (Friend, 2014, p. 14). ]]> 2018-06-25 01:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268382979 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268383081 2018-06-25 01:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268383081 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268383332 "The principle of zero reject entitles all students to a public education regardless of the nature or severity of their disabilities" (Friend, 2014, p. 14). ]]> 2018-06-25 01:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268383332 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268383503 "students must be educated in the setting most like that of typical peers in which they can succeed when provided with the needed supports and services, or the least restrictive environment (LRE)" (Friend, 2014, p. 14). ]]> 2018-06-25 01:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268383503 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268385813 1. Tests are administered in the child's native language
2. Tests are appropriate to the child's age and characteristics 
3. More than one test is used to assess the presence of a disability
4. A knowledgeable professional administers and interprets assessment results
5. Assessments occur in all areas of suspected disability 
(Friend, 2014, p. 15).]]> 2018-06-25 01:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268385813 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268386118 "Information regarding a student's disability is highly confidential" (Friend, 2014, p. 15). ]]> 2018-06-25 01:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268386118 jill_sciaroni https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268386247 "Any decisions concerning a student with disabilities are made with parent input and in compliance with all aspects of the law"(Friend, 2014, p. 15). ]]> 2018-06-25 01:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_sciaroni/l0jlkmmdtp3a/wish/268386247