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ARD Disciplinary Procedures Discipline Options and Regulations: Short-Term Suspension
Short-Term Suspension (up to 10 days) : If the behavior is determined to be caused by the student's disability, the student cannot be...
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ARD Disciplinary Procedures: Discipline Options and Regulations
Zero tolerance policies are enforced for violations of school rules under both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and...
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Barriers to Parental Involvement in the Education of Learners with Intellectual Disabilities
Barriers to parental involvement in the education of learners with intellectual disabilities can be significant, impacting the...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Roles and Responsibilities: Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
In the ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) process, parents have a crucial and proactive role, ensuring that their child receives the...
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Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
The term "ARD" stands for Admission, Review, and Dismissal. It is used primarily in Texas as part of the special education process under...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Roles and Responsibilities: Disagreement
If a disagreement arises between the parent and other team members, it is advisable to attempt to resolve the issue at the lowest level...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Roles and Responsibilities: Attending IEP Meetings
Parents are required to attend all meetings. If they are unable to attend: Notify the school as soon as possible. Provide a reason for...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Roles and Responsibilities: Eligibility
Participate in the team's determination of eligibility for special education and related services. Considerations include: Whether the...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Roles and Responsibilities: Referral and Evaluation
• Make a referral for an evaluation for special education if a child is suspected of having a disability. • During the evaluation...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Participation Important Questions: District/Schools Must
• Notify parents at every stage of the special education process, including referral, evaluation, IEP development, and placement...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Participation Important Questions: Confidentiality of Records
What information and records are considered confidential: Any information directly related to the student and maintained by an...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Parents' Rights
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents have specific rights to seek reimbursement for the cost of...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Participation Important Questions: Can Members of the IEP Team Excuse Themselves from Attendance?
No, a required member of the IEP team cannot be excused from a meeting without parental consent. Such a refusal must be in writing and...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Participation Important Questions: Can the school have an IEP meeting without the parent?
The school may proceed with an IEP meeting without a parent present only if it can demonstrate that despite diligent efforts, it was...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Participation Important Questions: Does the school have to reschedule the IEP meeting if parents can’t attend?
• Yes, school must reschedule the meeting. • Federal law states that schools “must ensure that the IEP Team … includes … the parents of...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Participation: Important Questions
Does the school have to reschedule the IEPmeeting if parents can’t attend? Can the school have an IEP meeting withoutthe parent? Can...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parental Participation: Rationale for Placing Stress on Parental Participation (IDEA 2004, Sec. 601)
According to the law: '5) Nearly three decades of research and experience have shown that the education of children with disabilities is...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Parental Participation
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that parents actively participate in the special education process for...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Schools Responsibilities
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), schools have specific responsibilities to ensure that children with...
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Parents' Responsibilities
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents of children with disabilities have responsibilities to ensure their...
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