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Negotiating the special education process can be overwhelming. These
excellent resources help you understand the process and get the
best services for your child.
IEP’s and School Transfers: When it is necessary for a child with a disability to transfer to a different school in the same district or a school in a different district in the same state, the IDEA 2004 requires the following: Full article
Parent Right to Request Evaluation for Special Education Services at Any Time: Parents who are aware their child is having a difficult time understanding school work or learning the material might wonder if the child has a Specific Learning Disability (SLD). Full article
Proposed LDA Platform for Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): The next reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is officially scheduled for 2009, but most likely will not occur until 2010. Despite any delays in scheduling, national organizations are already reviewing current law and contemplating possible changes. This reauthorization will be particularly critical for LDA members. Full article
SLD Evaluation: Linking Cognitive Assessment Data to Learning Strategies: The 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA; 2004) and subsequent regulations published August 2006 have significantly changed the way students suspected of having specific learning disabilities (SLD) are identified and found eligible for special education. Full article
Supreme Court Rules That Parents Have Rights Too: On Monday, May 21, 2007, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling of significance to parents. The case is Winkelman v. Parma School District U.S.S.C. Docket No. 05-983. Full
article
The Role of Parents/Family
in Responsiveness to Intervention: Full
article
Assistive Technology (AT)
For Individuals with Learning Disabilities: This fact sheet
is intended to be a general guide to parents on the assistive technology
available for students with learning disabilities. Full
article
Principles of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): An overview of the major
provisions of the nation’s federal special education law.
Full article
First Steps for Parents When School
Problems Are Observed: Information on the problem-solving
approach many schools engage in before beginning a formal process
of referral for special education. Full
article
Referring Children for Consideration
for Special Education Services: Referral is the beginning
of the special education process. Understanding this stage of the
process is critical. Full article
Evaluating Children Who Have Been Referred
to Determine Eligibility for Special Education Services and Requirements
for Reevaluation: Basic information about the process following
referral for special education. Full article
Determining Whether a Child is Eligible
for Special Education Services: Detailed information on
the process of determining whether a child has a specific learning
disability and needs special education and related services. Full
article
Developing and Implementing the IEP:
Learn how to use the IEP process as an effective tool to obtain
appropriate special education and related services for your child.
Full article
Preparing For a Successful IEP Meeting:
Tips on getting the most from your IEP meeting. Full
article
Guidelines for the Individualized Family
Service Plan (IFSP) under Part C of IDEA: An overview of
the IDEA provisions that provide early intervention services to
infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who have disabilities, including
developmental delays, and their families. Full
article
Rights and Responsibilities of Parents
of Children with Disabilities: Details about your rights
and responsibilities under the IDEA. Full article
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