Miscellaneous
State and Federal Laws
Components of an IEP
IEP Team Members
Awesome Acronyms
100

A parent of a child, a school district, a public agency, other persons knowledgeable about the child may initiate a request for an initial evaluation to determine if the student is eligible for special education.

What is a referral?

100

Students' rights to a free appropriate public education.

What is FAPE

100
This section of the IEP describes the current classroom functioning of the student.
What is the Present Level of Academic Performance?
100

This person is the case manager for the student.  They write the IEP.

Who is the case manager/special eduction teacher?

100
IEP
What is Individual Education Program?
200

I have a disability, I do not qualify for special education services, but the school provided me with this other option.

What is a 504 plan?

200

To the maximum extent appropriate in the general education environment with students who are nondisabled

What is Least Restrictive Enviornment

200
Once a child has been determined eligible for special education services, the goal of the IEP is to address the needs of the child in this setting.
What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
200
In the event of Initial Eligibility, this IEP team member will compile reports into a Multidisciplinary Team Report.
Who is the School Psychologist?
200

ASD

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

300

I am a change in performance criteria and course content.

What is a Modification?

300

The Education for all Handicapped Children Act was originally passed in 1975, amended in 1990, 1997, and 2004, and is now known as this...

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA-04)?

300

I am used to assist a student during classroom and district or state assessments

What are accomodations?

300
Prior to initiating special education services, permission must be obtained from this mandatory team member.
Who is the Parent or Guardian?
300

PLAAFP

What is Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance?

400
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects a students right to this.
What is a student's right to confidentiality?
400
A form that is used to tell parents to expect a discussion on modifying services, typically given before the IEP meeting.
What is Prior Written Notice?
400
This form must be completed prior the student's turning 16.
What is a Transition Plan
400
Of the mandatory team members of an IEP meeting, this participant's role is to make financial decisions on behalf of the school/district.
Who is the Administrator or Admin Designee
400

ADHD

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

 

500

I am a vital member(s) of the IEP team and contribute with expertise like no one else.

Who is the  parent(s)?

500
The acronym I.D.E.A., which describes the law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation, stands for this.
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
500

Parents, General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Adminstrator, Student, OT, PT, SLP, Family Advocate, School Psychologist

What are members of the IEP team?

500

This IEP team member will be responsible for the note taking at IEPs

Who is the Administrator or Admin Designee?

500

ID

What is Intellectual Disability?