Your Child’s IEP: What Parents Need to Know

Presentation Slides

Presenters:
Kathleen Donovan and GIna Piccolini DeSalvo
Special Education Coordinators
Special Education Parent Resource Center (PRC)
703.228.7239
prc@apsva.us
aps2016.apsva.us/prc

Session Modules

1. Video Module 1: Welcome and Introductions
2. Video Module 2: Key Facts
3. Video Module 3: IEP Team
4. Video Module 4: IEP Components
5. Video Module 5: Services and Placement
6. Video Module 6: Team Collaboration

Supplementary Materials

• Introduction to Special Education Modules
• VDOE Standards of Learning
• Standards-Based IEPs
• Your Family’s Special Education Rights – Virginia Procedural Safeguards Notice
• VDOE Parent’s Guide (PDF)
• VDOE Parent’s Guide – Spanish (PDF)
• VDOE Parent’s Guide – ePUB for mobile text readers
• VDOE Critical Decision Points
• Prior Written Notice
  • Sample PWN form
• IEP Team Members
  • Roles Around the IEP Table: PEATC
    • Students
      • Age of Majority
      • I’m Determined resources
• Diploma Options and Participation in State Assessments
  Most Virginia students graduate with either an Advanced Studies Diploma or a Standard Diploma. Other diploma options are available for eligible students with disabilities and adult learners.
  • • Advanced Studies Diploma
    • Standard Diploma
      • Credit Accommodations
    • Applied Studies Diploma
      • Understanding the Applied Studies Diploma: VDOE
    • Other Diplomas & Certificates
  • State Assessments
  • Secondary Transition

IEP COMPONENTS

• NYC IEP Graphic pdf
• Student Placement and Services
• Assistive Technology
• Extended School Year

COLLABORATION

• APS PRC Family Special Education Resource and Information Guide
• At a Glance Individualized Education Program (IEP) Form
  • Student Placement and Services
• IEP Input Template
• Introducing My Child to School
• My Best Day (A form for students to share with staff)
• Introducing Your Child: PACER Center
• Use Questions to Find Answers: PACER Center
• APS Communication Flow Charts
• VDOE Parents’ Guide to Special Education Dispute Resolution

Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) IEP Information