What's the big IDEA? (Special Education)
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A series of fact sheets on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This series is designed to offer information about IDEA for families, service providers, educators, and others who play a role in the lives of children and youth with disabilities. Each fact sheet will focus on a different aspect of IDEA as amended in 2004. These fact sheets are available in English and Spanish. Our fact sheets cover topics including: Functional Behavior Assessment, Prior Written Notice, 6 Principles of IDEA, Evaluations, Assistive Technology, and more.
- 1 - What is a PTI?
- 2 - 6 Principles of IDEA – Part 1
- 3 - 6 Principles of IDEA – Part 2
- 4 - Prior Written Notice – Part 1
- 5 - Prior Written Notice – Part 2
- 6 - Response to Intervention (RtI)
- 7 - Evaluations
- 8 - Independent Educational Evaluations
- 9 - Related Services
- 10 - Behavioral Health Services
- 11 - Special Factors – Part 1
- 12 - Special Factors – Part 2
- 13 - Assistive Technology
- 14 - Educational Placement
- 15 - Section 504
- 16 - Disability Harassment (Bullying)
- 17 - Manifestation Determination
- 18 - Functional Behavior Assessment
- 19 - Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- 20 - Restraint and Seclusion
- 21 - Gifted and Talented
- 22 - The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- 23 - Accessible Instructional Materials
- 24 - Student-Led IEPs
- 25 - Journey to Adulthood: Sexuality
