IEP IQ
What does IEP stand for, and who is it designed for?
"IEP" stands for Individualized Education Program, designed for scholars who qualify for special education services.
What does IDEA stand for, and why is it essential in Special Education?
IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which ensures that scholars with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education.
Within how many days must an ARD meeting be held after parental consent is given for an initial evaluation?
An ARD meeting must be held within 30 calendar days after parental consent is given for an initial evaluation
Give an example of an accommodation for a scholar with dyslexia in the classroom.
An accommodation for a scholar with dyslexia could be providing audio versions of texts.
What’s a Special Education teacher’s worst nightmare during an audit?
An empty folder with the label ‘Documented Evidence of Compliance.
What’s the secret to surviving a long ARD meeting?
Strong coffee, a good sense of humor, and maybe a snack stash hidden in your bag!
What is FAPE, and what rights does it guarantee for scholars?
FAPE stands for Free Appropriate Public Education. It guarantees that scholars with disabilities have access to an education tailored to their individual needs.
How often must an IEP be reviewed at a minimum?
An IEP must be reviewed at least once a year.
What’s an ‘accommodation’ that every campus coordinator secretly dreams of?
A ‘No New ARDs After 4 PM’ policy!
Why is it important to document if an accommodation is not provided during a specific lesson or day?
Documentation is crucial because it demonstrates the scholar’s needs are met consistently and provides a record in case of an audit.
What is the difference between an IEP goal and an objective?
An IEP goal is a broad target a scholar aims to reach within a year, while an objective breaks the goal down into smaller, measurable steps.
Which federal law requires that public schools meet the needs of scholars with disabilities, and when was it last reauthorized?
IDEA is the federal law that requires public schools to meet the needs of scholars with disabilities. It was last reauthorized in 2004.
If a parent requests an IEP meeting, within how many days should the school respond?
The school should respond to a parent’s request for an IEP meeting within 10 school days.
Name an accommodation that could help a scholar with ADHD focus during instruction.
An accommodation for a scholar with ADHD might be allowing frequent breaks or providing a fidget tool.
What should you do if you notice a scholar's IEP goals have not been updated by the team?
Notify the ARD committee of the oversight, hold an IEP meeting to review and update the goals, and ensure that progress monitoring is consistent moving forward.
Who is legally required to be part of an ARD meeting for an IEP review?
Legally required participants include a parent or guardian, a general education teacher, a special education teacher, an administrator, and, if applicable, the scholar.
What are the 13 disability categories recognized under IDEA?
The 13 disability categories include autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment.
What is the timeline for conducting a re-evaluation after an IEP review, and when is it typically required?
A re-evaluation must be conducted every three years, unless the team and the parent agree that it’s unnecessary
Describe an accommodation for a scholar with a visual impairment taking a standardized test.
An accommodation for a visually impaired scholar could be providing a large-print or braille version of the test.
Name a compliance issue that can arise with transition planning for high school scholars.
Failing to involve the scholar or the family in post-secondary transition planning can lead to compliance issues.
Describe the process for determining if a scholar’s IEP needs to be revised mid-year.
The team must review the scholar’s progress and consider data on whether the current IEP is meeting their needs. If adjustments are necessary, an ARD meeting can be convened to revise the IEP.
Explain the protections provided by Section 504 and how it differs from IDEA.
Section 504 provides protections against discrimination based on disability and ensures equal access to education.
Unlike IDEA, Section 504 covers all students with disabilities, even if they don’t qualify for special education.
Explain the timeline requirements for eligibility determination and initial ARD meeting after a scholar is evaluated.
Eligibility determination must be made within 45 school days of receiving parental consent, and an initial ARD meeting must occur within 30 calendar days of determining eligibility.
How should accommodations be documented to ensure compliance and that the scholar's needs are met?
Accommodations should be documented in the IEP or 504 Plan and tracked regularly to ensure they’re implemented consistently.
Describe the steps you would take if you find out that a scholar’s accommodations were not followed during a critical assessment.
Notify the ARD committee, document the issue, address the situation in the scholar’s IEP, and ensure accommodations are consistently provided moving forward.