Parent Consent
Early Intervention
…AEA must accept either parent’s consent or revocation of consent. What are “Reasonable Efforts” to Obtain Consent? When consent is necessary, the IFSP team must make “reasonable efforts” to obtain…
Competent Private Instruction
Special Education
COMPETENT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION Competent Private Instruction Private Instruction Options Option for Dual Enrollment for Special Education Services Option To Revoke Consent of Special Education Services Home Schooling Form Procedures for…
Early Intervention Decision Tree for Unobtainable Parent Signature
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Reevaluations for Special Education
Special Education
…the following domains: academic, adaptive behavior, social emotional behavior, communication, health, hearing, vision, physical. The RIOT (review, interview, observe, and test) process will be used to collect additional information, which…
Hearing: Special Factor Considerations
Special Education
…Both expressive and receptive communication modes should be considered. The modes of communication, including sign language, spoken language, tactile communication, or other forms of communication should be a part of…
LEA & AEA Resolution: Tips and Q & A
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Graduation Information and Guidance for Families
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AEA Support for LEA Medicaid Billing
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Introduction to Iowa’s Birth Mandate
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Medical & Mental Health Diagnoses and Special Education Eligibility
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Contents of an IFSP
Early Intervention
…participate in everyday family and community activities. Information about the Child’s Development Each child under three years of age who is referred for evaluation or early intervention services and suspected…
Early Intervention Records
Early Intervention
…AEA staff obtain access to only those early intervention or educational records in which they have legitimate educational interests. Record of Parties Obtaining Access to Early Intervention Records The AEA…
Early ACCESS Referral Thank You Letter (fillable)
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Assistive Technology: Special Factor Considerations
Special Education
…visual supports such as first/then chart Communication – augmentative or alternative communication device (AAC), visual supports Computer Access – adaptive keyboard, mouse pointer, larger monitor Hearing – classroom amplification, captioning…
Social Emotional Behavior in an IEP
Special Education
…of alternating treatment design to establish repeating patterns of behavior. NOTE: Formal training is required to conduct a technically adequate experimental analysis. Complete the FBA Summary Form This form provides…
Q & A Parental Role
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Early ACCESS Outcomes & Monitoring
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FAPE- Free, Appropriate Public Education (ASK Resource)
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Accredited Nonpublic Schools
Special Education
…disabilities. The consultation must occur at least annually. Required Components of Consultation The required consultation process must ensure adequate participation, including an opportunity to make and respond to comments via…
Interagency Collaboration for Early ACCESS
Early Intervention
…AEA and Signatory Agency staff promote awareness of Early ACCESS procedures, support professional development related to Early ACCESS for community partners, participate in local Early Childhood Iowa Boards/Committees, and serve…