Who Benefits from this Six-Page IEP And Legal-Informational Document:
parents/guardians- Often parents/guardians can be new to the IEP process. With so many legal terms and knowledge, this process has often been described by parents/guardians as confusing and they often go into IEP's feeling underprepared and not fully know how to support their children/adolescents in these meetings. This document explain laws and legislation around IEPs and how to trouble-shoot tricky situations in IEP meetings in simple and easily approachable words.
Who Else?
As SLPs or other associated professionals/providers we are often so overwhelmed with paperwork, therapy, documentation, collaboration and much more that it can be difficulty to carve out even 30-minutes to an hour a day explaining the IEP process to families which can be time-consuming and difficult. This document can be sent to other professionals and parents/guardians to better understand and get a grasp on IEPs to better support their children/adolescents.
What's Included:
What is an IEP and how is placement/IEP determined
Steps needed to obtain an initial IEP
Who is involved/in an IEP team
Appropriate services and supports for your child
Least Restrictive Environment( LRE)
Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) and what you need to know if you are unhappy with services, minutes, or lack of services
What are within your rights in an IEP legally as a parent/guardian