Procedures
Involves a team deciding if a student has one of the 14 disability categories under IDEA, if that disability negatively impacts their education, and if they need specialized instruction and related services, using various assessments, parent input, and school data.
What is an Eligibility Determination
is a required attendee with authority to commit resources for services, ensuring the district's compliance and resource allocation for the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) as mandated by federal law (IDEA).
Who is the LEA (Local Education Agency) aka Program Specialist and/or Administrator
IEP
What is Individual Education Plan?
How long is the initial evaluation period?
What is 60 calendar days?
the process a student with a disability goes through as they move from high school to whatever comes next, including postsecondary education, employment and independent living. In Florida, this begins at age 12 and may not end until 22, pursuant to federal and state law.
What is Transition Planning
In the event of evaluation process, this team member will compile reports into a Multidisciplinary Team Report.
Who is the School Psychologist?
SDI
What is Specially Designed Instruction
The number of days to complete the written report for a conducted evaluation
What is 14 Days
A crucial document where parents give legal permission for a school district to start providing special education and related services (like an IEP) to their child for the first time, following an evaluation, ensuring they understand their rights and the services proposed
What is the Initial Provision of Services Form
MDR
What is Manifestation Determination Review
How long is the reevaluation assessment period?
What is 90 calendar days
annual targets linked to a student's needs from their Present Levels of Performance (PLOPs) to access the general curriculum as well as measurable steps breaking down how to reach the main goal, focusing on specific, observable skills for progress monitoring.
What are Goals and Objectives
oversees district-wide programs providing specialized instruction and support for students with disabilities or who are gifted, ensuring compliance with IDEA, managing budgets, developing plans (like IEPs), and supervising staff to meet unique needs and prepare students for life after school.
Who is the ESE (Exceptional Student Education) Director
PWN
What is Prior Written Notice
The meeting in which the team IEP team reviews evaluation data, IEP goal progress, classroom performance, work samples, observations, teacher/parent input, charts, graphs, updated medical documentation and progress monitoring to show the disability no longer adversely affects education, with key indicators being the student's performance level relative to peers and ability to make typical growth.
What is the Dismissal Process
a formal notice required by law (IDEA) to inform parents/guardians about the meeting's purpose, time, location, and attendees, ensuring they have a chance to participate, with specific details like student age for transition planning, and must contain legally required information about rights and contact information
What is a Written Invitation Notice
the document used to determine the cost factor for selected exceptional education students based on the decisions made by the IEP team
What is the Matrix of Services
offer essential support services, lthat help students with disabilities benefit from their special education, as licensed professionals delivering specific individualized services defined in a student's IEP (Individualized Education Program). These aren't just programs; they're the specialized support staff and services required for a student to access their special education.
Who is Related Service Providers
FRISK
a documentation model and communication framework for addressing poor employee performance or misconduct, standing for Facts, Rule (violated), Impact, Suggestions/Directives (for improvement), and Knowledge (of rights), designed to create clear, legally sound records for coaching or disciplinary action, especially in public sector/education. It helps supervisors provide honest feedback and build a defensible record by focusing on objective details, policy breaches, workplace consequences, clear expectations, and employee awareness.