Laws
What does FERPA stand for or what does it do?
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act - protects your records
Who has an IEP?
Anyone in an LRC class - anyone in this class
True or False:
Accommodations happen once a year?
False - accommodations happen daily, they support your learning
How often do you have meetings for your eligibility?
Once every three years.
What is an accomodation?
Any support given to help a student focus.
What is FAPE?
Free Appropriate Public Education - every child 5-18 living in the US has the right to an education.
How many times a year do you have a meeting for your IEP?
1 time per year
Name an accommodation you have.
This will vary per student
How can you qualify or be eligible for especial education, what is an example of an eligibility?
OHI, SLD, ASD, Vision/Hearing impairment, etc.
What is an IEP?
Individual Education Plan
How is a 504 different than an IEP?
A 504 does not have an LRC class just accommodations
Who is one member of your IEP team?
You, parent, LRC Teacher (me), General education teacher, administrator, any specialists
Is there a limit to how many accommodations you can have?
no - you have as many as you need
True or False
Everyone who is eligible for special education has academic goals.
False
What does LRC stand for?
Learning Resource Center
True or False
An IEP is a legal document that must be followed, if not followed there can be legal repercussions.
True
What does LRC stand for?
Learning Resource Center
Who decides what accommodations you need
Your IEP team, these are based on the needs you have
What is an Eligibility?
It is what makes you eligible or qualify for special education services.
What is an IEP @ a Glance?
A one page document that shows all the important parts of the IEP for teachers, students, and parents
What are the two major laws set in place for people with disabilities?
IDEA and ADA
What information is in your IEP? List 3 things.
Student information, present academic and performance levels, goals, accommodations, related services, ESY (summer school), medical information, parental input, feedback from teachers
What is an Accommodation?
A support to help a student focus on a task
Once you are in Special Education can you ever graduate out?
Yes
What is a related service?
Examples include: speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, specific transportation