Internet Special Education Resources
Special Education & Learning Disabilities Resources: A Nationwide
Directory
Resources for Special Education and Learning Disabilities
Professionals
Internet Special Education Resources
Special Education & Learning Disabilities Resources: A Nationwide
Directory
Special Education Resources Within the Public
School System
Child Study or Student Study Team
In the public school system, before placing a child in a Special Education
program, the school district is required to make the best use of the
resources in its regular education program. The school may have a team,
usually consisting of the child's teacher, the parent, and possibly other
professionals, try to assist the child rather than immediately placing him
or her in Special Education.
504 Student
A 504 student is a child who has a recorded physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities (including
working and learning). This includes those students who are not eligible
for special education and those students who meet the eligibility criteria
under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act) requires that the school, in
conjunction with the parents and other professionals, develop an IEP for
each student with a learning disability. The IEP will describe the level
at which your child is performing and it will identify specific services
(e.g. remedial work, tutoring, special education classes) or instruction
your child will receive to address his or her specific needs. The IEP and
related special education programs are provided at no cost to families.
Each year, the IEP is revised based on the child's progress.
Disclaimer: Internet Special Education Resources (ISER)
provides this information in an effort to help parents in finding local
special education professionals and resources. ISER does not recommend or
endorse any particular special education referral source, type of special
education professional, or specific special education professional.
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