My Child is Eligible for an IEP! Now What?
Season 4, Episode 2: My Child is Eligible for an IEP! Now What?
In this episode, Dana Marie and Michelle discuss what happens after a child is found eligible for special education.
They provide guidance and information on various aspects of the IEP and special education process, including the initial eligibility meeting, developing the IEP, annual reviews, progress reports, communication with the school, rejecting consent for services, and requesting evaluations.
They emphasize the importance of understanding parent procedural safeguards and giving informed consent. The episode concludes with resources for further information and support.
Takeaways
Parents should expect to be involved in the special education process after their child is found eligible.
The initial IEP may need to be adjusted as everyone learns more about the child's needs and supports.
Parents have the right to request additional evaluations or meetings with the school team outside of the annual review.
It is important to read and understand the parent procedural safeguards and give informed consent for the IEP.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:54 Supporting Parents Leading Up to Eligibility Meeting
01:46 Parents' Questions and Concerns After Eligibility Meeting
03:15 Developing the Initial IEP
04:13 Annual Review and Three-Year Re-evaluation
04:56 Progress Reports and Monitoring
06:15 Contact Person and Communication with School
07:40 Meeting with School Team Outside of Annual Review
08:17 Rejecting Consent for Services and Requesting Evaluations
10:29 Importance of Parent Procedural Safeguards
11:56 Receiving Proposed IEP and Giving Informed Consent
14:32 Conclusion and Resources