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What happens if the school is not following the IEP?

Topics → Addressing concerns at school Your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) lists the services and supports the school will

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What happens if the school and I do not agree?

Topics → Addressing concerns at school You may disagree with the school about what should be included in your child’s

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What do I do if my child is sent home early, suspended, or expelled?

Topics → Addressing concerns at school There are special discipline rules for students with disabilities. As a parent, you can

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What do I do if my child will not go to or stay in class or school?

Topics → Addressing concerns at school There are many ways children may show they do not want to be at

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What if a parent is unable to serve in their role in the special education process?

Topics → Addressing concerns at school What is a surrogate parent? A surrogate parent is someone selected by a school

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What is an IEP and how does it support my child?

Topics → IEP and 504 planning An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a document developed after a student who is

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What is a 504 plan?

Topics → IEP and 504 planning Your child with a disability has the right to fully participate in school activities.

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How do I prepare for an IEP meeting with the school?

Topics → IEP and 504 planning You are the expert on your child and an important member of their IEP

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What do FAPE and LRE mean?

Topics → IEP and 504 planning What does Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) mean? Your child with disabilities is entitled

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How will I know if my child is making meaningful progress?

Topics → IEP and 504 planning As a parent, you want to know how your child is doing in school.

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