Parents are often surprised to learn their young child actually does not have to wait until they are 6 years old to be placed in a classroom in their local school district. In fact, federal regulations requires every state to have a program in place to refer children for a special education assessment, who are …
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For parents of children with disabilities or delays, it’s imperative that you understand your Parent Rights to best advocate for your child’s educational needs. When stakeholders (i.e., teachers, therapists, etc) gather to discuss your child’s needs related to special education, the law outlines procedures and policies the school district must follow. Failure to follow said …
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What is an Independent Educational Evaluation? The Georgia Department of Education defines an Individualized Educational Evaluation as an evaluation conducted by a qualified individual who is not an employee of the school system. Sometimes the school system pays for the independent evaluation and sometimes it is paid for by the parent, depending on circumstances. The …
Guest blogger Christy Calbos, Esq of Calbos Law 1. Just Starting the Process? Know the difference between a 504 Plan and Special Education IEP. For special education eligibility, a student must be diagnosed with a disability that impairs their ability to make effective progress and thus requires specialized instruction, accommodations, and/or related services in order …
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Your child was referred to your state’s local early intervention program for an evaluation. Two possible outcomes could have resulted: your child has significant delays and have been found eligible for an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or your child was found ineligible. As it relates to the latter, being found ineligible for early intervention …
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Children 3 to 5 years old who demonstrate developmental delays may be eligible to receive special education services at your local elementary school. This is funded via Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), which contains grants related to providing free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive (LR) environment for …
The need for speech therapy depends on many factors. Speech and language problems are not uncommon in children. Kids progress and develop at different rates. Because of this, it may be easy for a parent or pediatrician to overlook atypical communication development and the need for speech therapy. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) are specialists in this …
Concluding that your child may not e meeting developmental milestones is a tough moment for most parents. Deciding what to do next is even tougher, and frankly could be overwhelming. Early intervention should always be at the forefront, but who and when you enlist them to provide those services makes a difference. States recognize the …
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