An Introduction to Special Education

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Welcome and Introduction	Key Facts about Special Education	An Overview of the Student Support Process	The Special Education Process	The Role of the Family
		Section Resources	Section Resources	Section Resources

Complete Session Presentation Slides

Video Module 1: Welcome and Introduction

Video Module 2: Key Facts about Special Education

Video Module 3: An Overview of the Student Support Process

• • APS Student Support Process Overview
  • APS Student Support Manual

Video Module 4: The Special Education Process

• • At a Glance Guide to Student Support Team Meeting
  • At a Glance Guide to Eligibility Meeting
    • CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (List/Definitions of Educational Disabilities in Virginia)
    • Special Education Eligibility Worksheets
  • At a Glance Individualized Education Program (IEP) Form
    • Parent IEP Input Template
    • Student Placement and Services
  • At a Glance Re-evaluation Planning Meeting Form
  • At a Glance Re-evaluation Form

Video Module 5: The Role of the Family
Navigating the process, and tips on how to prepare for special education meetings and collaboration

• • My Role as a Parent
  • Family School Engagement and Collaboration Strategies
    • Our Team – A template to keep track of new team members and their contact information each year
    • Communication Flow Chart

• • My Child
    • Introducing My Child to School
    • My Best Day (A form for students to share with staff)

Frequently Asked Questions