Transcript Special Education

Special Education Process
Foley Elementary
School
When is Special Education chosen as
an option?
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As teachers work with students,
different needs surface (academic,
behavioral, etc.). When a teacher has
tried two or more interventions that have
not helped the student to progress, the
parent is notified and a referral is made
to the building Child Study Team.
What happens after a referral is made?
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The building Child Study Team (parents,
teachers, various staff), reviews the
student's needs and comes up with a
plan of action. If the team feels the student
should be evaluated, a plan is written up
and parent permission is requested.
Please note the parent permission must
be gained before any plan is put into action!
What is an evaluation?
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An evaluation identifies the student's strengths
and needs related to school performance. It also
provides information to help the team determine
if the student is eligible and in need of special
education. Once parent permission is received,
the team takes up to 30 school days to complete
the evaluation. Evaluating may include parent
interviews, observations, formal testing, and/or
consultations with specialists.
How are the results used?
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The team meets to evaluate results and
decide whether or not the student qualifies
and is in need of services. If the student's
results meet state criteria and the team
agrees that services are needed, an
IEP/IFSP is written to address the student's
needs, goal and services.
What happens after the IEP/IFSP
meeting?
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Special education services will begin when
parents approve of the plan. A case
manager is assigned to coordinate services
for the student, communicate with the team,
and monitor and report the student's
progress. The IEP/IFSP team monitors the
student's progress on a yearly basis to
review the plan.
What if my child doesn’t qualify?
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The individualized assessment process
provides a wealth of information that can be
used to improve instruction and/or
expectations for the student. Support
services other than special education may be
recommended.