IEP

Professional Articles

General Overviews
In this category, you’ll learn about key concepts under IDEA 2004.
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Comparisons
In this category, you’ll learn about the differences between an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and an Individualized Educational Program (IEP), and the services and accommodation offered by IDEA 2004, No Child Left Behind and Section 504.
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Identification and Referral
In this category, you’ll learn about the State’s responsibility to find and refer children with disabilities to receive early intervention services, special education and related services (“Child Find”).
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Determining Eligibility
In this category, you’ll learn about the evaluation process and procedures to determine if a child with a disability is eligible to receive early intervention services, special education and related services under IDEA 2004.
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Development
In this category, you’ll learn about issues related to the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for IDEA-eligible children.
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Service Providers
In this category, you’ll learn about the individuals who provide services to children with disabilities, including related services providers, special education teachers, and evaluators.
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Goals
In this category, you’ll learn about the basics of Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals and particular areas of concern that should be addressed in an IEP or IFSP for children with hearing loss.
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Educational Environments
In this category, you’ll learn about the different possible educational placements for IDEA-eligible children such as regular classroom, special day class, and private school.
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Dispute Resolution
In this category, you’ll learn about the rights and options available to parents and school districts for resolving disputes concerning matters related to a child with a disability’s early intervention services, special education and related services.
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Modifications and Accommodations
In this category, you’ll learn about the modifications and accommodations available to enable an IDEA-eligible child to benefit from special education.
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Behavioral Issues
In this category, you’ll learn about how behavioral issues of IDEA-eligible children are addressed under IDEA 2004.
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Other Issues
In this category, you’ll learn about other issues that may concern IDEA-eligible children, such as other health or learning disabilities, English language proficiency, U.S. citizenship status.
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U.S. Supreme Court Cases
In this category, you’ll learn about how the U.S. Supreme Court cases have provided additional guidance and interpretation of IDEA.
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