New guidance from the US Department of Education. In this Supplemental Fact Sheet, the US Department of Ed reaffirms the rights of students to receive educational instruction and related services under federal special education law during the COVID-19 pandemic, although
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ZOOM video-conferencing
We are hoping everyone stays safe and healthy during the coronavirus crisis (COVID-19). To meet the needs of our clients, and taking precautions, we are conducting meetings via ZOOM.
It is also a great way to stay connected with family
PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK
Special Announcement from
US Department of Education
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OUTBREAK
MARCH 2020
Can my child be exited from an IEP?
A student cannot be declassified – exited from special education – without an evaluation. If the evaluation indicates the student is no longer in need of special education, then the parents may exercise their right to request an Independent Educational
Child Find – what are a school’s obligations to evlauate a child with suspected disabiity
CHILD FINDAll children with disabilities, including children with disabilities who are homeless children or are wards of the State – and children with disabilities attending private schools – regardless of the severity of their disabilities, and who are in
What does a 504 Plan look like?
Here is a sample 504 Plan.
SCHOOL NAME
Accommodation Plan
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Student: School Year: 2019-2020
Conference Date:
Grade:
Teacher:
Parents:
Address:
Phone:
Is there a documented physical or mental impairment, which substantially
How does a school determine a student is eligible for a 504 Accommodation Plan?
Can the school exit my child from his/her IEP?
Can the school exit my child from special education? A student cannot be exited from special education without an evaluation. If the evaluation indicates the student is no longer in need of special education, then the parents may exercise their
Eligibility Categories for special education (IEP) in Arizona
There ae 14 eligibility categories in Arizona for students to be considered for an IEP. But remember, just having one of these disabilities does not automatically mean that the student qualifies for an IEP. This is a 2-step process. Having
What is PREDETERMINATION?
Predetermination is a procedural violation that deprives a student of a FAPE in those instances in which the school has made decisions placement without parental involvement. Under the IDEA, parents of a child with a disability must be afforded an