There are 13 disability categories covered under IDEA for Special Education. When it comes to determining eligibility and qualifying for special education, there are a few things you need to know:
That’s right. You don’t have to be writing IEPs alone, and you shouldn’t be. Your student’s IEP Team is made up of many people, all of whom hold valuable data, expertise, and experiences that will help shape and mold what the child’s IEP will be.
As a parent, former school staff member, and advocate who has worked with families for over 8 years, I work daily on collaboration with IEP members and provide IEP tips. And while an Advocates focus on supporting the parents, I’ve come to understand the value of support and training for ALL staff as an essential component to helping students succeed. Here are my top IEP tips for supporting staff and working together effectively:
Creating Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals is an art that requires precision and personalization. Traditionally, goals are often set with an expectation of achieving 80% IEP goal mastery. However, it’s time to reconsider this standard and explore alternative approaches that better reflect the unique needs and capabilities of each student.
In the realm of special education, selecting the right assessment tool is crucial for understanding the unique needs of students with developmental delays or disabilities. The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program VB-MAPP Assessment stands out as a comprehensive and widely used assessment designed to evaluate verbal and social behavior in learners with language deficits.
Selecting the right assessments in special education is paramount to understanding and fostering the growth of students with unique learning needs. Two widely used assessments, the Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) and the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – Revised (ABLLS-R), stand out as comprehensive tools designed to evaluate different facets of a student’s abilities.
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