During the special education referral process, parents will participate in a Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting to draft an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This meeting will describe what type of program/setting their child is entitled to — it does not tell the parent which specific school or program has been chosen nor does it entitle them, at that moment, to a brick and mortar school placement.
Read MoreIn our previous blog article, we began to explain each section of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with the intention of helping parents better navigate this complex document. In this article, we will continue to explore the remainder of the document, the potential areas that can be challenged, and the Placement Letter.
Read MoreWhen children receive special education services, the mandated services are outlined in detail on an individualized education program (IEP).
The IEP packet is typically organized into three parts:
1. Prior Written Notice (Notice of Recommendation)
2. Individualized Education Program
3. Placement Letter
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