THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS

The process of entering and exiting special education should be

made clear to all parties to achieve the best solution for Teachers or parents notice that their
student is facing challenges in the
families. For more infographics related to special education, 1 classroom. A team made up of
contact us at www.thehellofoundation.com HELP parents and professionals will
NEEDED come together and make
suggestions for classroom-based
The evaluation will include
interventions. Sometimes screenings
assessment of the student’s skills in
are done as well.
all areas of concern. It may include
2
work samples, testing,
REFERRAL
3 classroom observations and The team will review the results of
EVALUATION teacher & parent interviews. the classroom-based interventions.
If they aren't working, a referral for special
education evaluation is made.

The team will meet and review Within 30 days of eligibility, an Individualized
the information gathered Education Plan (IEP) is written. The plan will set
during the evaluation goals and describe any extra supports the IVIDUALIZE
ND
5

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and determine student needs to be successful. It will describe I
4
whether the student
ELIGIBILITY
the least restrictive environment (LRE) for the IEP
qualifies for special student's education and services. UC
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education and is in
need of specially
designed instruction (SDI). The student will receive
their services as
described in their IEP.
The IEP must be reviewed Their progress will be
7 and updated by the team at 6 closely monitored and
REVIEW least once a year. The SERVICES will be reported to the
student must be re-evaluat- team several times
8 ed at least once every 3 years.
EXITING each year.
SPECIAL
ED Students
meeting their
goals and no longer The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a
requiring SDI are federal statute that provides guidelines and regulations 10
evaluated and exited for how states and public agencies provide early
from special educa- intervention, special education, and related services.
tion services.

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