Table
of Contents
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What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? 1
What should I do if my child needs help?
(Referral) 2
When will I be contacted? (Notification)
3
What should I know about
testing? (Evaluation) 4
How is it determined if my child is eligible for special
education? 6
What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? 7
What is an IEP Placement Meeting/Staffing? 8
What should I bring to the IEP Placement Meeting? 10
What will the IEP/Placement Committee do? 11
What does Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mean? 11
What range of services (LRE) will be considered? 12
Who gives permission for special education services to begin? 13
When will we review my child’s IEP? 13
How can the IEP be changed? 14
How long will my child be eligible for special education? 14
What do I do after the IEP meeting? 15
What about discipline and school rules? 16
What should I know
about my child’s special education records?
Who may request a due process hearing? 20
What
resources are available? 21
Georgia Learning
Resources network 21
Agencies/Professional
Organizations 22
Free or Low Cost Legal or
Mediation Services 26