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Discover the step-by-step process for at-risk students in special education, from documentation and referral to eligibility evaluation, IEP development, and placement decisions. Ensure compliance with procedural safeguards and parent involvement throughout. Relevant to SLD eligibility and tailored services for intellectual development.
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At Risk Documentation • Prereferral interventions • Tried and failed • Data
Referral • From any staff member, parent • To building principal or special ed department chair or special ed teacher or district office staff • Determination if evaluation appropriate
Evaluation • Consent & Procedural Safeguards • Specify test areas • Gather existing data • Administer additional assessments • Summarize data in evaluation report • Notice of eligibility meeting
Eligibility • Special team for SLD • Team decision, including parents • Consider all data, parent input • Does student meet criteria for one of 13 classifications? And 3 prongs? • Develop IEP within 30 days of eligibility determination
IEP Team Meeting • Notice of Meeting • Notice requirements • Members • Attendees: Not needed? Excusal?
IEP Contents • PLAAFP • Measurable Goals • Objectives if appropriate • Progress measured, reported • ESY Special Factors • SW Assessment
Special Education and Related Services • Type • Amount • Frequency • Accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids and supports for student or teacher
Placement • Start from regular education full time with supports • Initial consent for placement and services • Annual review • Written notice of change
SLD Eligibility • LEA/Charter School choice of methods • Related to intellectual development • Response to intervention • Other options • State standards under development
IDEA 2004 • It’s a puzzle we can solve!!