Special Education Services

What may I do if I believe my child needs special education services?

Special education processes:

Understanding the Special Education process: An overview for parents
What is a School Evaluation or previously a Multidisciplinary Evaluation (MDE)?
Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
The IEP
A plan that will help a dream to come true.
Briefing Paper: Individualized Education Programs

Special Education Information:

Section 504 and IDEA

Although parents of children with disabilities are frequently more familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), they should also acquaint themselves with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (hereinafter “Section 504”).

Special Education Timelines

[Most programs must complete an Evaluation within 60 school days of the parents written request for the Evaluation.- Editors Note] SPECIAL EDUCATION TIMELINES IN PA (other states are similar) There are several steps to the PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM....

Myths about the Special Education Laws

EIGHT COMMON MYTHS ABOUT THE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS
FACT: “Waiting lists” for special education or early intervention are illegal.

WHAT IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EVALUATION (MDE) OR SCHOOL EVALUATION?

A MDE is used to find out if a youngster needs or continues to need special education, and, if so, the types of services the child should receive.

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