IEP Process

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 Members 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

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