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Procedures for Special Education Records

Special Education

…of the request. However, an AEA or LEA shall not be charged a fee to search for or to retrieve information. For parents who have elected to receive electronic communications,…

August, 2023 – Special Education Updates

August, 2023 – Special Education Updates

components of the IEP (see below) will be addressed in the event of any disruption – short or long term. Revised definition of the CLP in procedures: A required component…

Parent Participation in IFSP Processes

Early Intervention

…translator is to be a conduit for oral and written communication between individuals who have different communication methods (i.e. sign language) and English-speaking staff. An interpreter conveys information orally, while…

Early Intervention

Early Intervention

…Health Specialty Clinics, and families collaborate to complete comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for early intervention services, which is known as Early ACCESS in Iowa. An infant or toddler must…

Prior Written Notice

Special Education

…referral for evaluation, how the parent may obtain a copy of the description of the procedural safeguards Sources for parents to contact to obtain assistance in understanding the provisions of…

February, 2023 – Special Education Updates

February, 2023 – Special Education Updates

…receive an IEP draft at a meeting. An IEP process is complete when all discussion, decision making and commitment of resources are complete. All agreed-upon services and supports to the…

Procedural Safeguards

Special Education

…Safeguards Manual for Parents at least once per school year. Parent Participation Meaningful parental participation in special education processes and decision making relies on effective communication between parents and public…

Parent Participation in IEP Processes

Special Education

…and translators is to be a conduit for oral and written communication between individuals who have different communication methods (i.e. sign language) and English-speaking personnel. An interpreter conveys information from…

Special Education

Special Education

…and supports are provided to eligible students from the age of 3 through high school graduation. Evaluation and Eligibility AEAs, local districts, and families collaborate to complete comprehensive evaluations that…

Defining a Disability

Special Education

…decoding, fluency), reading comprehension (e.g., vocabulary, comprehension, sequencing), basic math skills (e.g., early math readiness, math calculations, numeracy, number sense), applied math skills (e.g., mathematical problem solving, time, money), written…

Discipline in an IEP

Special Education

…here. Reporting Crimes Committed by a Student with Disabilities Nothing in special education regulations prohibits an agency from reporting a crime committed by a child with a disability to appropriate…

Individualized Family Service Plan Teams

Early Intervention

…Assist the family in accessing early intervention services and resources from a variety of informal supports and/or formal community agencies or providers. Facilitate communication among early intervention service providers across…