1. IEP and the ARD Process

2. Student is struggling in school
This may be recognized by
Teachers
Parents
Student
Meeting about student

3. Evidence Based Intervention
Specific extra assistance in math or reading
RTI (think “WIN” time) Response to Intervention

4. After evidence based intervention
Intervention works:
No further help is needed
Intervention does not work:
Increased intensity tried
Meeting with parents to refer to special education evaluation

5. IDEA Evaluation
Parents request an evaluation (in writing)

6. Parents Notice of Legal Rights
Parents must formally consent before evaluation can begin

7. Evaluation
Testing
Observations
Interviews

8. The School Team determines if the student qualifies for Special Education
Special Education teacher
General Education Teacher
Counselor
Principal
School Psychologist
Parent
Student

9. Qualifies for Special Education
IEP
504
Focus on specialized instruction, support, and accommodations
Team develops IEP
Parents sign off
IEP team meets yearly
Focus on accommodations and support
Team develops 504
Parents sign off
504 team meets yearly

10. The School Team determines student does not qualify for Special Education
Parents can work with teachers to support learning
Parents can seek an independent evaluator