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Individualized Education Program (IEP) Flashcards

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  1. What recourse do parents have if they disagree with the school's proposed IEP?

    Answer: They can request mediation, file a state complaint, or request a due process hearing

    IDEA provides parents with procedural safeguards including mediation, state complaints, and due process hearings to resolve disagreements about the identification, evaluation, placement, or provision of FAPE.

  2. What is 'prior written notice' (PWN) in special education?

    Answer: Written notice provided to parents when the school proposes or refuses to initiate or change identification, evaluation, or placement

    PWN must be provided whenever the school proposes or refuses to take action regarding identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of FAPE.

  3. How does an IEP differ from a 504 Plan?

    Answer: An IEP provides specially designed instruction under IDEA; a 504 Plan provides accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act without requiring specialized instruction

    An IEP is a comprehensive plan under IDEA that includes specially designed instruction, while a 504 Plan provides accommodations and modifications under the Rehabilitation Act for students who do not require specialized instruction.

  4. What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?

    Answer: A review to determine whether a student's behavior was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to their disability

    An MDR is required within 10 school days when a student with a disability faces removal of more than 10 consecutive school days to determine whether the behavior was a manifestation of their disability.

  5. What does 'informed consent' require in the IEP process?

    Answer: The parent understands and voluntarily agrees in writing, having received all relevant information in understandable language

    Informed consent requires that parents receive all relevant information in a language they understand, comprehend what they are agreeing to, and provide voluntary written permission.

  6. How often must a school report to parents on a student's progress toward IEP annual goals?

    Answer: At least as often as progress reports are provided to parents of non-disabled students

    IDEA requires that progress toward IEP goals be reported to parents at least as frequently as progress reports are sent to parents of non-disabled students, such as with report cards.

  7. Which scenario would trigger a reevaluation under IDEA?

    Answer: A parent requests one, or the school determines the student's educational needs warrant it

    A reevaluation must occur if the school determines it is necessary or if the parent requests one, and must take place at least every three years unless both parties agree it is unnecessary.