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IDEA

IDEA. History. Education of Handicapped Act or PL94-142 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. STRUCTURE. Part A definitions Part B Assistance for all students with disabilities Part C Early Child-Hood Development Part D national activities/Grants. How IDEA Works.

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IDEA

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  1. IDEA

  2. History • Education of Handicapped Act or PL94-142 • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  3. STRUCTURE • Part A definitions • Part B Assistance for all students with disabilities • Part C Early Child-Hood Development • Part D national activities/Grants

  4. How IDEA Works • Identify and Evaluate • Child-find • Evaluations referral by parent or teacher • Develop IEP • Services and Materials Provided by Qualified Personnel

  5. How IDEA Works Cont. • Participation in Standardized Assessments and other Measures of Progress • Transition • Due Process • Personnel Preparation • Funding

  6. PARENTS’ RIGHTS • Participate as member of IEP team • Receive Communications and Progress Reports • Due Process

  7. Student’s Rights • Free and Appropriate Education • Full Access to Education both Curricula and Extracurricular Activities • Accommodations in Class and During Assessments • Transition Services • Due Process

  8. Current Legislation • House HR1350 • Senate S1248 • Full Senate Vote on Floor Scheduled for July 23 • Advocacy Needed

  9. Comparison Of Relevant Provisions with Current Law and Legislation See Handout

  10. Resources • American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) • http://www.afb.org/idea.asp • AFB Publication “Words from Washington” sign up by going to Web Page • National Association of Parents of Children with Visual Impairments • http://www.napvi.org

  11. Resources Cont. • Senate Committee on Health Education Labor Pensions • http://www.help.senate.gov • House Education and Work Force • http://www.us.house.gov • U.S. Department of Education • http://www.ed.gov • General Legislation Information • http://thomas.loc.gov

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