SPED Individualized Education Program (IEP) 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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They must accept the IEP as written because the school team has final authority

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They can only appeal to the state board of education after waiting one full year

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They must retain a private attorney before any formal appeal is possible

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A letter sent to parents before the school year begins introducing the special education staff

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A document summarizing a student's prior educational records from previous schools

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A notification sent to a student before disciplinary consequences are implemented

Question 3

How does an IEP differ from a 504 Plan?

Accepted 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

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A 504 Plan is only for students with physical disabilities; an IEP covers all disability categories

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A 504 Plan includes measurable annual goals; an IEP does not require measurable goals

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An IEP is created by parents alone; a 504 Plan is created by the school team without parental input

Question 4

What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?

Accepted Answer

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

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A review to determine whether a student should be reclassified under a different IDEA disability category

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An annual review of whether a student continues to qualify for special education services

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A hearing conducted by the state education agency to resolve IEP disputes

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The parent signs any school form presented to them during the IEP meeting

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The school obtains verbal agreement from parents during a phone call prior to the meeting

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The student consents to their own IEP goals once they turn 16 years old

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only at the end of the school year during the annual IEP review meeting

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Once per semester, regardless of the school's general reporting schedule

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Only when the student fails to make expected progress on a goal

Question 7

Which scenario would trigger a reevaluation under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

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

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Only when the student transitions from elementary to middle school

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Only if the school needs to change the student's disability category

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Automatically at the end of every school year for all students with IEPs