LEAs
What does the L in LEA stand for?
LOCAL
What does IEP stand for?
Individual Educational Program
Goals must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable/Actionable, ________, and Time Limited.
Realistic and Relevant
Name one category or type of assessment that might require an accommodation.
Any classroom, district or state assessment.
Who should have input on this portion of the IEP?
Every IEP team member.
What does the E in LEA stand for?
EDUCATION
How long does the district have to respond to a request for an evaluation?
14 school days.
True or False? It is important to repeat goals each year if a student has not demonstrated appropriate progress.
FALSE: Recycling or reusing goals means we are not taking into account the student's true present levels of performance and making the appropriate and necessary adjustments.
"As needed" is an appropriate description for any accommodation.
FALSE
It is ok to leave the parent concern part of the PLAAFP blank.
FALSE-you may add "The parents/guardians do not have concerns at this time."
What does the A in LEA stand for?
AGENCY
Name three necessary members of an IEP team.
General education Teacher, Special education Teacher and parent/guardian, student (If 14 1/2 or older).
True or False - When a student has a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), it is best practice but not required to have a goal supporting the identified deficit area.
False - There should always be a goal connected to supporting the area of deficit/need outlined in the BIP.
What area of the educational environment would never need to be considered for an accommodation for a student with a disability?
Where is the FBA summary and BIP data typically seen in the PLAAFP?
Under the functional/developmental performance area in the PLAAFP
Name one responsibility of an LEA.
Decision Making, Allocation of resources, Compliance
When can a request for an evaluation occur?
When any member of the home or school team feels an eval is warranted and minimally every three years.
What should IEP goals always be driven by?
Present Levels
Describe the difference between an accommodation and a modification.
An accommodation helps to support access and a modification is an actual change in either the presentation or the requested outcome.
At what point during a child's IEP should the vocational portion of the PLAAFP be included?
For students 14 ½ or older during the time period covered by this IEP
Who can serve as the LEA Representative?
Any district staff member who can fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
Who can have an IEP?
Any student with a disability that meets eligibility criteria.
Describe the stranger test and why it is important when determining if a goal is well written.
The stranger test means an individual with no knowledge of the student can implement and monitor the goal.
Per IDEA, what is assistive technology?
Any item, piece of equipment or product system that is modified or customized to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities for a student with a disability.
What should be included in each area of the PLAAFP?
Multiple data points, narrative descriptions and peer comparisons should be included in each area of the PLAAFP