Scheduling a Meeting
What is on the IEP calendar.
Who is required to be part of the IEP team when creating an IEP for a preschool-aged child in Washington State?
Who are parents, general education teacher, special education teacher, district representative, and others as appropriate (e.g., related service providers).
Who is Mickey Mouse's best friend?
Who is Donald Duck.
What is the federal law that mandates special education services for preschool-aged children with disabilities in Washington State?
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, Section 619?
In IDEA, what does "IEP" stand for, the individualized plan that outlines a student's specific learning goals, services, and accommodations?
What is an Individualized Education Program?
For IEP meetings where students are moving up to Kindergarten and a Kindergarten teacher is requested at the meeting, who is the next person to talk to in the invitation process?
The Kindergarten team - ask them when they are available and schedule the meeting around them.
In a preschool IEP, who completes the section that outlines the child's present levels of academic achievement and functional performance?
Who are the general education, specialists and special education teachers collaboratively.
What colorful characters live on Sesame Street and teach valuable lessons to preschoolers, name 3?
Who are Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the rest of the Sesame Street gang.
In Washington State, what is the process called that ensures all preschool-aged children with disabilities are identified, located, and evaluated for potential special education services?
What is the Child Find process?
What does IDEA stand for, the federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education?
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
Who can be a district rep at your IEP meeting?
Anyone with District Rep training and any administrator, including elementary administrators.
What term describes specific, achievable objectives outlined in a preschool IEP that the child is expected to achieve within a set timeframe?
What are measurable goals?
What movie features a snowman named Olaf and two sisters named Elsa and Anna?
What is "Frozen".
In Washington State, what is the initial step after a child is referred for evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services in preschool?
What is the comprehensive evaluation and assessment process?
Under IDEA, what important principle ensures that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment that meets their educational needs?
What is the principle of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
If a member of the IEP team cannot attend, what do you do?
Ask that team member who cannot participate to contact the family and go over their section before the meeting, then complete an excusal form, making sure to carefully read the form so you are choosing the correct one to sign.
What does LRE stand for in the context of a preschool IEP in Washington State, and what does it aim to ensure?
What is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), aiming to ensure that children with disabilities receive an education in settings as close to their typical peers as appropriate to their needs.
In the song "Wheels on the Bus," what do the wipers on the bus do?
What is "swish, swish, swish".
In Washington State, what is the required written plan that outlines the special education services, goals, and accommodations for a preschool-aged child with disabilities?
What is the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
IDEA mandates early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. What age range does this early intervention program cover?
What is from birth to age three?
Who gets a draft of the IEP and by when?
What term refers to adjustments made during assessments or exams to provide equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities?
What are testing accommodations.
Who is the little engine that could, known for saying "I think I can, I think I can"?
Who is the Little Blue Engine.
In Washington State, what is the active involvement of parents and caregivers in the decision-making process for their preschool-aged child with disabilities in the special education system called?
What is parent participation and collaboration in the development and review of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
Parents and schools have legal rights and protections under IDEA to resolve disputes regarding a child's education. What is the formal term for the legal process outlined in IDEA to settle disputes, ensuring a fair and impartial resolution?
What is a due process hearing?