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Parent and Student Rights
SpEd Myths
IEP Basics
Evaluations
100

Parents must be given this document explaining their rights in special education. 

Procedural Safeguards

100

True or False: Once a person is in special education, they stay in special education throughout their school career. 

False 

100

What does IEP stand for?

Individualized Education Program

100
How many school days does the IEP team have to evaluate once parent’s provide consent for the evaluation? 

30 school days

200

Parents must give this before special education services can begin. 

Written consent 

200

True or false: Parents are considered part of the IEP team.

True

200

How often must an IEP be reviewed? 

Every calendar year

200

How often does a student’s eligibility have to be reviewed? 

Every 3 years

300
If parents disagree with a school’s decision, they can request this formal legal process

Due process hearing 

300

Parents can request an IEP meeting at any time during the school year. 

True

300

This requirement ensures students with disabilities are educated with nondisabled peers as much as possible.


Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

300

This process reviews existing data to determine if additional testing is needed during a reevaluation.


Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED)

400

Parents must receive this before the school changes a student’s identification, evaluation, placement, or services.


Prior Written Notice (PWN)

400

Only special education teachers and service providers are responsible for implementing IEP accommodations.


False

400

This team member represents the school district and ensures resources are available for the IEP.


District Representative 

400

A student can qualify for special education services based only on having a medical diagnosis.


False (the disability must also affect educational performance)


500

Parents who disagree with a school’s evaluation can request this outside evaluation at public expense in some cases.


Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

500

A student must fail classes or be behind on academics before they can be evaluated for special education.


False

500

What part of the lEP describes how the student is currently performing in school?

Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)

500

True or false: A reevaluation must always include new testing.


False (the team can decide testing isn’t needed after a REED)