Questions Often Asked About Special Education Services

[heidi1439]

1. Where do I begin if I believe my child needs special education services?
2. What are the purposes of the IDEA?
3. Are services available to very young children?
4. What is the first step toward obtaining special education services?
5. What is included in an evaluation?
6. How can my child receive an evaluation?
7. What is done with the results of my child's evaluation?
8. What is an Individualized Education Program?
9. Who develops my child's IEP?
10. What type of information is included in an IEP?
11. Is it the school's responsibility to ensure that my child reaches all the goals in his or her IEP?
12. When is the IEP meeting held and may I attend?
13. What should I do before an IEP meeting?
14. What occurs during an IEP meeting?
15. What if I disagree with the school about what is appropriate for my child?
16. How can I get services for my child increased?
17. How can I support my child's learning?
18. What if I still have questions and need more information?
19. Additional Resources Available

[RaggedyAnne]

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