Are you new to the IEP process? We are here to help! The IEP process can be a confusing and overwhelming process. Entering into the world of special education which uses lengthy forms and its own unique language (see Alphabet Soup) can be intimidating. While most educators want to help their children to be successful and want to help walk families through the process, educators sometimes forget to use parent friendly terms. Check out the sample timeline to help break down the IEP process below:
Evaluation Request: Someone (parent or teacher) asks for an evaluation after noticing a student has been struggling. This can also be triggered by a new diagnosis.
Permission to Evaluate: A permission to evaluate (PTE) must be sent home within 10 days of a formal request for an evaluation.
Evaluation: Once the school has permission to evaluate, an evaluation MUST be conducted within 60 days of receipt of permission. It is always important to sign and return the PTE quickly to ensure the timeline starts as quickly as possible.
Evaluation Report: Upon conclusion of the evaluation, an evaluation is written and issued within the 60 day timeline. This report will state whether a student qualifies for special education services. This includes a comprehensive assessment of your student's needs and any outside/private evaluations or reports that you might provide to the District
**Note: just because a student has a disability does NOT mean the student will qualify for the special education services. Students qualify for special education services when they meet the two prong qualification: 1. They have a disability and 2. They require Special Designed Education (Special Education).
IEP Meeting: If a student qualifies for special education services, the IEP team has 30 days from the issuance of the Evaluation Report to hold an IEP meeting. At this meeting the results of the evaluation will be discussed, and an IEP will be developed. Each IEP will have specific and individualized goals for the student to work on in order to make meaningful progress.
Throughout this process parents are encouraged to ask questions, provide information and speak up when things don't make sense. Parent input is vital to the process and only meaningful if parents have a clear understanding of the information being shared with them and what they can request.
If you need any assistance through this process, contact Extraordinary Law for a consultation today!
412-438-3186 or info@extraordinarylaw.com
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