IEP
Letters “IEP” represent
What is Individualized Education Program
The term “SETSS”
What is Special Education Teacher Support Services. Students receive support in Reading and/or Math Skills by a Special Education Teacher, usually within the child’s classroom setting.
types of Related Services are available
Counseling Services, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology, Hearing Education Services, and Vision Education Services.
The people that refer a child for Special Education Services
What are either the Parent or a School Official may refer a child for an evaluation by writing a letter to the school’s Principal, or another Staff Member, or an IEP Team Member expressing their concerns about the child’s development, learning, or behavior
The amount of time the school have to evaluate your child after you submit a request for the Initial Referral
What is after you give consent for the evaluation, the school has 60 Days to evaluate your child
Members of the IEP Team
What is Special Education Teachers
Related Services Providers
General Education Teachers
A District Representative
School Psychologist
Parent
Child
A School Physician (if requested in writing by Parent or school at east 72 hours before the meeting)
ICT Class
What is Integrated Co-Teaching, where there are two teachers assigned to the class. One Teacher is a General Education or Content Specialist and the other Teacher is a Special Education Teacher who modifies lessons or materials to meet the needs of students according to their IEPs. There are General Education students as well as Special Education students in the class. Both Teachers work with both groups of students.
Process used to determine the need for a Related Service
What is this is part of the Initial Evaluation process a child may be evaluated for a related service based on the child’s classroom performance and Parent or Teacher Concerns about the child’s communication skills or emotional or physical development.
Consent needed for evaluation
What is No. Even if the Parent made the referral they must still sign and return a “Consent for Initial Evaluation” form
The options you will have if you disagree with any decisions concerning your child’s special education services or placement
What is you can not resolve an issue at the school level with the IEP Team, you may request a mediator or an Impartial Hearing. You may also withdraw your consent for special education services at any time
Information about your child is included in the IEP
What is a description of how my child is currently performing in school based on their academic
achievement, evaluation results, and their physical, emotional and social development.
Special Class 12:1 setting
What is referred to as a Self-Contained class. These students work best in a setting with a smaller class size. There is one Teacher and no more than 12 students in the class. Instruction is specially designed to meet the students’ needs. Also called a Bridge Class, the class may contain students from more than one grade
Assistive Technology
What is a service or device that helps students use their school materials and allows them to communicate. Assistive Technology includes use of a computer for note taking or written communication or using a device for Hearing Assistance, use of Audio Books, or use of large print or Braille materials.
Social History Interview
What is before your child can be evaluated the Parent must complete a Social History interview with the School Social Worker to gather information on the child’s development and family history
The terms Due Process Rights
What is the procedures that, by law, are used to ensure your child with a disability’s rights to a Free Appropriate Public Education. You as the Parent have the right to be fully involved and to have a full understanding of that process.
Measurable Annual Goals for your child
What are Academic, Social, Behavioral and/or Physical Goals that can be reasonably met in a school year.
“Related Services Only”
What is General Education student who receives a Related Service such as Counseling or Speech-Language Therapy. These services are usually delivered by pulling the student out of their class to receive the services in a separate location, such as the Counseling Office or Speech Therapy Room for a 30 minute session
Occupational Therapy
What is this includes eye and hand control, use of information from the senses, and improvement of life skills such as eating, self-care, problem solving, and social skills
Psychoeducational Evaluation
What is a series of educational assessments to determine what your child knows and how they learn.
Right to Be Fully Informed
What is you must be notified, in your preferred language or mode of communication, of your rights in the educational decision making process for your child. This means you must be asked to provide your consent for any actions being taken, and you have the right to challenge any school decisions made regarding your child
“Least Restrictive Environment”
What is my child will be in a school and classroom environment with non-disabled peers for as much of the day as appropriate.
Counseling Services are offered
What is Depending on the needs of the student, Counseling Services may be delivered in a Group of 3-5 Students to help students learn and practice social skills with their peers. Counseling Services may also be delivered Individually, depending on the needs of the student
Physical Therapy
What are skills that include gross motor or large muscle movement control, Ambulation or moving from place to place, and balance and coordination.
Options if you disagree with the results of the DOE Evaluation
What is a Parent may pay for an independent assessment. This cost may be covered by Medicaid , if your child is eligible. You may also ask the DOE to pay for an independent assessment by making a request in writing
The difference between Mediation and an Impartial Hearing
What is A mediator helps you and the school work out disagreements about your child’s education plan at the school level.. An impartial hearing officer listens to both sides of the disagreement and decides what, if anything, went wrong and how to fix it. You have the right to appeal the decision of an Impartial Hearing Officer with the New York State Review Officer