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Which of the following situations is NOT considered a procedural error in the IEP process?

  • Mr. Anaya wants to be sure Sienna’s IEP contains challenging and meaningful learning goals. (correct)
  • Mrs. Esposito is developing parts of Sienna’s IEP by selecting IEP goals from a bank of computerized options.
  • Mrs. Esposito will be Sienna’s special education teacher, but Mr. Anaya will be the special education teacher who attends the IEP meeting.
  • Mrs. Esposito has been identified as Sienna’s special education teacher.

    • What role does Mr. Anaya play in Sienna's IEP process?

  • IEP facilitator
  • Sienna's special education teacher
  • Parent representative
  • A member of the IEP team (correct)

    • Who should be developing parts of Sienna's IEP according to the text?

  • The school principal
  • General education teachers
  • Parents
  • Special education teachers (correct)

    • In the context of Sienna's IEP, who should attend the IEP meeting?

    <p>Both Mrs. Esposito and Mr. Anaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action would be considered a procedural error in the IEP process?

    <p>Sharing the pre-written IEP with Sienna's parents for review and signature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of public school students had disabilities in 2016?

    <p>13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most students with disabilities spend at least some portion of their school day?

    <p>General education classrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are special education services tailored to address?

    <p>Unique learning needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helps support general education teachers in teaching students with disabilities?

    <p>Special educators and related service providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professionals often support general education teachers in classrooms with students with disabilities?

    <p>Special educators and related service providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the creation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) as per the text?

    <p>Qualification process for special education services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

    <p>To specify and guide services and supports for a student with a disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who collaboratively develops an IEP with school personnel?

    <p>School personnel and the student's parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be documented in an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

    <p>A student's annual educational goals and related services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be considered as 'parents' for the purpose of developing an IEP?

    <p>Biological parents, stepparents, adoptive parents, and other family members or guardians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must students meet to be eligible for special education services?

    <p>They must have a specific set of disabilities that adversely affect their educational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the two-prong test for special education services require students to demonstrate?

    <p>Qualifying disabilities and adverse effects on educational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an Individualized Education Program (IEP) serve as for students with disabilities?

    <p>A contract specifying services and supports agreed upon by school personnel and parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required once it has been determined that a student qualifies for special education services?

    <p>A written blueprint specifying and guiding services and supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an Individualized Education Program (IEP) help students with disabilities?

    <p>By formalizing educational services and supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serves as a similar document to an IEP for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old?

    <p>Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of litigation in clarifying the IEP process?

    <p>Providing specific understanding on how to implement legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal document provides a written plan outlining a student's current level of development and annual learning goals?

    <p>IEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the Endrew F.v.Douglas County School District case?

    <p>Defining educational benefits for children with disabilities under FAPE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to services designed to help students with disabilities benefit more from special education?

    <p>Related services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Latin term means 'too trivial or minor to consider'?

    <p>'de minimis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of IEP development, who collaboratively outlines the student's annual learning goals and related services?

    <p>Both school personnel and parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do litigation rulings contribute to the IEP process?

    <p>By clarifying how educators should implement legislation related to IEPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education in relation to the IEP process?

    <p>To clarify legislation and ensure consistent application of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discipline might provide services as part of related services to support students with disabilities?

    <p>Occupational therapists (OT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an IEP differ from general legislation related to special education?

    <p>An IEP is a binding commitment, while general legislation provides broad guidelines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does Mrs. Esposito being identified as Sienna's special education teacher constitute a procedural error?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is Mrs. Esposito selecting IEP goals from a bank of computerized options considered a procedural error?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is Mr. Anaya's desire for challenging and meaningful learning goals in Sienna's IEP a procedural error?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is Mrs. Esposito being identified as Sienna's special education teacher while Mr. Anaya attends the IEP meeting a procedural error?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is Mrs. Pederson sharing the pre-written IEP with Sienna's parents and asking them to sign it a procedural error?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should attend an IEP meeting according to the additional resources mentioned in the text?

    <p><em>IEP Team Members</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Latin term de minimis mean in legal proceedings?

    <p>Too trivial or minor to be concerned about</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the phrase 'merely more than de minimis' in the context of educational benefit?

    <p>It establishes a low threshold for educational progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ruling did the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit make regarding Drew's case?

    <p>Accepted the low educational benefit standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chief Justice John Roberts note about the educational standard set by the justices in the Endrew case?

    <p>It was more demanding than the standard applied by the Tenth Circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Supreme Court's ruling in Endrew impact the determination of educational benefit under IDEA?

    <p>Introduced a higher substantive standard for progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason behind Drew's parents appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court?

    <p>To challenge the low educational benefit standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor led to the district court judge ruling against Douglas County School District in Drew's case?

    <p>Failure by the District to offer ‘merely more than de minimis’ progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chief Justice John Roberts imply about an educational program offering 'merely more than de minimis' progress each year?

    <p>It falls below the standards required by IDEA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Drew’s parents' initial attempt to seek reimbursement from Douglas County?

    <p>Their request was denied at a due process hearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Endrew case influence IEP development practices?

    <p>It shifted focus towards individualized student needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FAPE stand for in relation to special education?

    <p>Free Appropriate Public Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the annual review in the IEP process?

    <p>To revisit the student's progress, needs, and placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must re-evaluation occur in the IEP process?

    <p>At least once every three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which instance can states develop timelines that differ from IDEA's requirements?

    <p>For evaluation timelines only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a state's special education laws conflict with IDEA?

    <p>The state laws take precedence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the IEP team do if a student does not make appropriate progress?

    <p>Meet to determine reasons for lack of progress and make adjustments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should transition planning be included in the IEP process?

    <p>No later than the first IEP after turning 13 in South Carolina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeline for the annual review following the development of an IEP?

    <p>Within 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professionals are responsible for providing special education supports as outlined in the IEP?

    <p>Education professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is re-evaluation aimed at determining?

    <p>The student's eligibility for special education services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines and documents the measurable annual goals for a student as part of the IEP process?

    <p>The IEP team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the procedural requirements in an IEP?

    <p>To ensure the IEP process is followed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Endrew ruling clarify?

    <p>A substantive standard for an IEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be assessed during a complete, individualized evaluation according to IDEA?

    <p>All areas of the suspected disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) a blueprint of?

    <p>The student's FAPE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which environment should FAPE be provided according to IDEA?

    <p>In the least restrictive environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the pre-referral process?

    <p>To determine if minor changes can address learning difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guarantees do the guiding principles of IDEA provide to students with disabilities?

    <p>Overarching guarantees to students and their families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must collaborate in developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

    <p>'Parents and educational professionals'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key emphasis when drafting an IEP according to the text?

    <p>Parental involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guideline helps in developing a high-quality IEP for students with disabilities?

    <p>Implementing special education services as written in the IEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common procedural error in the IEP process?

    <p>Determining placement before programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can procedural errors in the IEP process be addressed?

    <p>By re-convening the IEP team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations can dispute-resolution procedures be initiated?

    <p>When there are procedural errors and disagreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for an impartial hearing officer during a due process hearing?

    <p>Considering harm caused to the student's program and FAPE due to procedural violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of procedural violations according to IDEA?

    <p>Impeding the student's right to receive a FAPE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for removal from the general education setting according to IDEA?

    <p>If the disability cannot be accommodated with supplementary aids and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered full and equal participants in a student's IEP team according to IDEA?

    <p>The student's parents and a variety of education professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are parents entitled to under the procedural safeguards of IDEA?

    <p>Access to their child’s educational records and right to dispute resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step of the IEP process involves reviewing evaluation results to determine a student's eligibility for special education services?

    <p>Eligibility Determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the initial comprehensive assessment be conducted in the IEP process?

    <p>Within 60 days of receiving parental consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Referral step in the IEP process?

    <p>To determine if the student requires special education services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of parental consent in the evaluation stage of the IEP process?

    <p>To allow for a comprehensive, individualized assessment of the student</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of High-Quality IEPs

    • Public school classrooms consist of diverse students, including those with disabilities.
    • In 2016, around 13% of public school students—over 6 million—had disabilities impacting their learning.
    • Special education provides individualized services and supports tailored to these students' needs.
    • 92% of students with disabilities spend part of their day in general education classrooms, supported by professionals like special educators.
    • An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is collaboratively developed by school personnel and parents, detailing the student's development level, goals, services, and progress monitoring.
    • Parents can include biological, adoptive, and guardianship figures, emphasizing diverse family dynamics.

    Eligibility for Special Education Services

    • Students must meet federal disability criteria to receive special education, including categories like autism, emotional disturbance, and specific learning disabilities.
    • States may include "developmental delay" for children under nine not meeting age-appropriate milestones.
    • To qualify, students must have a designated disability affecting educational performance through a two-prong test.
    • Some disabilities may require support but do not qualify for special education services alone.

    Planning & Documenting Services

    • The IEP serves as a blueprint guiding special education services and supports, akin to a formal agreement.
    • The IEP process involves formal steps with clear guidelines and timelines for completion.
    • Every aspect of a student's special education program is monitored throughout the IEP process.
    • Infants and toddlers up to age three use an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), similar to an IEP.

    Legislation and Litigation Setting

    • The IEP process is governed by legislation but clarified through litigation, including a landmark case, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District.
    • Endrew, a student with autism and ADHD, struggled despite having IEPs, leading to a Supreme Court ruling establishing a higher standard for educational benefit.
    • The ruling requires IEPs to be reasonably calculated to enable students to make progress appropriate to their circumstances, departing from the low "merely more than de minimis" standard.
    • The case underscores the necessity for IEPs to reflect the individualized needs of students and emphasizes decision-making over mere procedural compliance.

    IEP Requirements

    • IEPs must meet procedural, substantive, and implementation requirements.
    • Procedural requirements ensure that the IEP process is properly followed with the necessary information included.
    • Substantive requirements ensure the IEP's content enables student progress and that progress is monitored for effectiveness.
    • Implementation requirements confirm that the services and supports outlined in the IEP are delivered appropriately.

    The IEP Process

    • The pre-referral process involves teachers assessing learning or behavior difficulties and implementing changes before formal special education referral.
    • The guiding principles of IDEA include individual evaluation, FAPE entitlement, IEP development, and provision in the least restrictive environment.
    • A comprehensive evaluation must assess all suspected disability areas and the student’s academic and functional needs.
    • FAPE guarantees individualized support for eligible students with disabilities, intending to integrate them into general education environments wherever possible.### Removal from General Education
    • Removal occurs only if the disability's severity prevents an appropriate education within a general education setting, even with supplementary aids and services.

    Parent Participation in IEP

    • Parents must be full and equal participants in their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, which includes diverse education professionals and the student.

    Procedural Safeguards for Parents

    • Parents have rights under IDEA including:
      • Informed written consent for evaluations and the option for independent evaluations.
      • Access to educational records and dispute resolution options (state complaint, mediation, due process hearing).
      • An explanation of these rights in writing and in their native language, if possible.

    Acronyms in Special Education

    • Key acronyms include:
      • IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
      • LRE: Least Restrictive Environment
      • FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education
      • IEP: Individualized Education Program

    Steps of the IEP Process

    • Referral: Initiation of formal evaluation through consent from parents or school personnel.
    • Evaluation: Must occur within 60 days of consent, assessing all areas of concern.
    • Eligibility Determination: Evaluation results determine if a disability affects academic or functional performance and eligibility for services.
    • IEP Development: Must occur within 30 days of eligibility, documenting goals, services, and performance monitoring.
    • IEP Implementation: Services must be provided as outlined in the IEP, with adjustments made for lack of progress.
    • Annual Review: Review must occur within 12 months, evaluating student progress and updating the IEP.
    • Re-evaluation: Required every three years to assess ongoing eligibility for special education services.

    State-Specific Regulations

    • States can develop their own special education laws that offer greater protections than IDEA, but cannot provide less. Some states have earlier transition planning requirements (e.g., South Carolina by age 13).

    Procedural Requirements and Guidelines

    • Essential practices for developing a sound IEP include involving parents, conducting thorough evaluations, adhering to timelines, attending necessary meetings, and implementing services as written.
    • Errors to avoid:
      • Failing to involve parents.
      • Predetermining placement or services.
      • Inadequate IEP team assembly.
      • Omitting required components from the IEP.

    Implications of Procedural Errors

    • Serious errors can impede parental participation or compromise the student’s FAPE. Dispute resolution options are available for disagreements, escalating to due process hearings if necessary.
    • Hearing officers consider procedural violations based on their impact on FAPE and parental involvement in determining resolutions.

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