Guide to the IEP
www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/
The purpose of this guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Special Education Programs is to assist educators, parents, and state and local
educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized
Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities, including
preschool-aged children. (This guide does not address the development of
Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for infants and toddlers.)
Questions often asked by Parents about
Special Education Services
www.nichcy.org/pubs/ideapubs/lg1txt.htm
Publication from the National Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities (NICHCY) with sampling of questions and answers on frequent topics
including: definition of special education, evaluation, eligibility, IEP
development and re-evaluation.
Understanding the Special Education Process: An
Overview for Parents
www.asdk12.org/depts/step/laws/fape.pdf
Basic overview from the Family and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE)
designed to discuss what happens from the time a child is referred for
evaluation and is identified as having a disability, through the development of
an Individualized Education Program.
Your Child’s Evaluation
www.nichcy.org/pubs/basicpar/bp1txt.htm
This publication from NICHCY describes the steps the school system will take to
evaluate your child to determine if he or she has a disability and is eligible
for special education.
ASD 504 Information
The ASD maintains this informational site which includes contact information for the district 504 Compliance Coordinator.
An Overview of ADA,
IDEA and Section 504
This document from the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted
Education provides an explanation of the three laws affecting students with
disabilities.
Free Appropriate
Public Education for Students with Disabilities Requirements under Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This document from the Office of Civil Rights provides a definition of FAPE,
free appropriate public education and answers questions regarding students
entitled to FAPE.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
This Q and A document was written by the Department of Education, Office of
Civil Rights. Questions include such topics as the interrelationship of IDEA
and Section 504, protected students, evaluation and placement.
