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100

I am the Individualized Education Program.

What is an IEP?

100

I am IDEA.

What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?

100

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

Who is the parent(s)?

100

Student who qualify for special education services must be between these ages.

What are the ages 3-21*?

100

I must be documented on all assignments and tests, in accordance with the child’s IEP.

What are accommodations?

200

We are the standard members of the IEP team?

Who are the parents, special education teacher, regular education teacher, ODR, related services providers and transition representatives (ages 16 and above).



200

I am SMART.

What is specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound?

200

I am invited to the meeting by the parent(s). If I am invited, the district must invite their own to attend. 

Who is an attorney. 

200

This act has categorized 13 different disabilities that qualify for special education services.

What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

200

Providers must complete us per grading period concurrent with the dissemination of report cards, as outlined in the IEP.

What are Progress Reports and Service/Documentation Logs?

300

We may be included on the full and effective excusal request form.  

Who are Related Service Providers and Transition Representatives?  

300

I am LEA.

What is the Local Education Agency?

300

I provide services to students who demonstrate self-help delays, oral motor and/or visual motor delays, etc.

 Who is the occupational therapist? 

300

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?

300

I am to be used whenever a significant change in placement is being considered as a consequence for serious misbehavior allegedly committed by a student with an identified disability covered under IDEA or a student who is in the process of being evaluated for a determination of a possible disability under IDEA.

What is a Manifestation Determination Review?

400

I am completed at least every 3 years, required before dismissing a student from special education, must be completed within a 60 day timeline, and must include a discussion of all relevant data about the student.

What is a reevaluation?

400

I am NYSED.

What is the New York State Education Department?

400

I am the person responsible for running the CSE meeting, reviewing the document prior to finalization, and drafting the prior written notice. 

Who is the chairperson?

400

An individualized instructional program for eligible students with disabilities that are provided beyond the regular school year.

What is Extended School Year Services?

400

The form required to be signed prior to starting services following an initial eligibility determination review? 

What is the prior written notice?

500

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

What are accommodations?

500

I am Part 200. 

What is NYS Laws and Regulations Related to Special Education and Students with Disabilities. 

500

We conduct evaluations, chair meetings, and review Neuropsychological assessments. 

Who are the school psychologists. 

500

I am a change in performance criteria and course content. 

What is a modification?

500

I am responsible for developing and progress monitoring the goals.

Who is the IEP teacher/case manager (in collaboration with service providers)?