Special education provides individualized education and support to students with disabilities. The special education process involves referral, evaluation, development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) by an IEP team, placement, and annual review. The IEP team develops an IEP that outlines the student's strengths and needs, measurable goals, accommodations and modifications, and placement in the least restrictive environment to meet the student's unique needs.

1. An Overview of Special Education

2. Special Education: Meets the unique needs of a child with a disability Adapting what a child learns and how he or she learns it

3. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Federal Law

21. All staff must follow the IEP. Parents/Teachers should receive reports, Communicate often, & Share concerns

23. Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team A team of concerned people : A) Parent B) Student C) Principal or School Psychologist (Administrator) D) General Education Teacher E) Special Education Teacher/Case Carrier F)Related Services/Other Agencies

24. Purpose of IEP Team: Evaluate for Special Education, Determine Needs, Recommend Placement, Review the Plan Annually