The document outlines the 10 basic steps of the special education process under IDEA: 1) A child is identified as possibly needing special education services. 2) The child is evaluated. 3) Eligibility is decided by parents and others. 4) If eligible, the child receives services. 5) An IEP meeting is scheduled and held where an Individualized Education Program is written to provide the child services.

1. The Top 10 Basics of
Special Education

2. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 1. Child is identified
as possibly needing
special education and
related services

3. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 1. Child is identified
as possibly needing
special education and
related services
Step 2. Child is evaluated

4. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 3. Eligibility is
decided
Parents are part of the
group that decides
eligibility

5. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 3. Eligibility is
decided
Yes
Step 4. Child is found
eligible for services

6. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 5. IEP
meeting is
scheduled

7. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 6. IEP meeting is held, and the IEP is written

8. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 7. Services are provided

9. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 8. Progress
is measured and
reported to
parents

10. Steps:
The Basics of Special
Education Process under IDEA
Step 9. IEP is reviewed
Step 10. Child is reevaluated