Framework for Gathering-Giving Family Information
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Initial Evaluations for Early Intervention
Early Intervention
…team completes a timely evaluation and assessment using the RIOT process to collect multiple data sources. To complete a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation, the team seeks information to determine the child’s…
Evaluations for Eligibility for Home & Community Based Waivers
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Iowa Special Education Resource Manual (iaser website)
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Iowa Department of Education Website
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Iowa IDEA Information (i3) Training
…of the key features of the site. The training may be completed independently or in a group setting and may be accessed at any time. Instructions on completion of the…
Early ACCESS Family Centered Services
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Contingency Learning Plan (CLP): Guidance for IEP Teams
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Parent Information for Re-evaluation of IEP (FEP)
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Services Coordination and Service Coordinators
Early Intervention
…coordinators must successfully complete the statewide training requirements. The training program includes different training formats to reflect the background and knowledge of trainees, including those persons who are state-licensed professionals…
Communication: Special Factor Considerations
Special Education
Communication: Special Factor Considerations Communication as a Special Consideration Questions for Team Consideration Documenting Services and Supports Communication Resources Let us know about your experience on our site. Use the…
Special Education Records
Special Education
…special education services. These records are required to ensure that students receive a free appropriate public education and to demonstrate compliance with federal and state special education laws. Each AEA…
Dispute Resolution
Early Intervention
…State Complaint A state complaint (sometimes referred to as “Formal Written Complaint”) is different than the other previously mentioned processes. In this process, any individual or organization who believes a…
Vision: Special Factor Considerations
Special Education
…common accommodations in the classroom to access educational materials, including but not limited to, preferential seating, desk copies, and extended time. However, some supports cannot be met by the general…
Iowa Department of Education Guidance on 4+ Services
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Transition From Early ACCESS
Early Intervention
…family, other IFSP team members, and community program staff (if applicable) do the following for learners who are planning to exit to community-based services: Discusses potential community services for the…
Determining Eligibility for Special Education
Special Education
…special education. Do the individual’s needs include the ongoing need for instruction from individuals with specialized professional training or licensure, alternative instructional materials or curricular modifications, or adjusted or expanded…
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education
…IEP to reflect the early childhood program and services that will complete the current school year and also describes the coming kindergarten program. Complete the final Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO)…
Early ACCESS Codes & Definitions Used in the ACHIEVE System
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May, 2023 – Special Education Updates
…Education Page Components of the IEP Within the Components of the IEP page, accordion section, Identify a Learner’s Present Levels of Performance, includes several revised or new pages that provide…