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Special Education 101 September 16, 2004

Special Education 101 September 16, 2004. Mandated Program Protected by Law. (504) - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (IDEA) - Individuals with Disability Education Act (ADA) - Americans with Disabilities Act (NCLB) - No Child Left Behind. IDEA.

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Special Education 101 September 16, 2004

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  1. Special Education 101September 16, 2004

  2. Mandated Program Protected by Law (504) - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (IDEA) - Individuals with Disability Education Act (ADA) - Americans with Disabilities Act (NCLB) - No Child Left Behind

  3. IDEA • Governs who, what, how and when of delivery of services to students with disabilities • Outlined in a document called an IEP • - Living document, updated quarterly, changed, if needed • - Outlines specially designed instruction & supports

  4. What Makes Special Education So Special? Special Education is not a place. It is a set of “services” provided to/for a student with disabilities.

  5. Special Education 101 in Horry County The Facts

  6. FACTS Percentage of Students with Disabilities 5,610 Total

  7. CORE MEMBERS Parent At least one general ed teacher Rep of HCS other than student’s teacher At least one special ed teacher Other individuals who have knowledge of the child ADDITIONAL MEMBERS An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results Director of career and technology Transition services participant The child IEP participants

  8. Parent Participation • First notice --7 calendar days before the meeting • Second notice --3 calendar days before the meeting

  9. IEP Decisions • If parents do not agree with the IEP and do not sign the IEP, HCS assumes ultimate responsibility to ensure that the IEP includes the services the child needs in order to receive FAPE • IEP decisions are NOT based upon a majority “vote” • Decisions are reached through consensus building

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