Special Education
Special Education processes can feel overwhelming for parents and caregivers. This series helps clarify the process and provides guidance.
Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
The IEP process should be a collaborative endeavor between parents and educators. By understanding terms and procedures, parents can ensure their child receives the most appropriate services.
"Understanding the Individualized Educational Program (IEP)" is brought to you by the Broadcast Educational Media Commission, the Ohio Department of Education, and WOUB TV. For more information about special needs in Ohio:
- A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education
- Families of Students with Disabilities
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
The Basics of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
An individualized education program (IEP) is based on the needs of an individual student. Experts and consultants explain the data gathered to help design the IEP. They also discuss the various personnel involved in developing the plan.
The Basics of an Evaluation Team Report (ETR)
The evaluation team report (ETR) is the initial step for identifying a disability and determining the appropriate educational needs of an identified student. The data gathered leads to the first meeting and sets the agenda for recommendations.
The Basics of Progress Monitoring
Intervention specialists write and monitor the progress of the IEP. Progress reports need to occur at the same time as other established monitoring phases of the school or district. Also, a student's IEP should contain a section that details how often a student's progress will be monitored.
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) Process
The Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) helps coordinate and assess the effectiveness of established interventions for students. The team is made up of various school personnel, and they provide input on how to best address the needs of a student.
Early Childhood Education Using Inclusive Models
This “Early Childhood Education using Inclusive Models” series focuses on the use of inclusive early childhood education models for pre-school students. We explore how parents can determine if their child might need extra attention, what resources are available to those parents, and then we hear from the parents themselves how these programs have helped them and their children. This series aims to take some of the fear, confusion, and stigma away from special needs services.
Check out all three topics in this series:
- Responding to Development Concerns: What do I do if I have concerns about my child?
- Responding to Identified Needs in a Pre-K Classroom: What are my placement options?
- Responding to Needs with Peer Models: Benefits of peer models in inclusive pre-K settings
"Early Childhood Education using Inclusive Models" is brought to you by the Broadcast Educational Media Commission, the Ohio Department of Education, and WBGU TV. For more information about early childhood education and special needs in Ohio, visit Ohio Bold Beginning https://boldbeginning.ohio.gov/family-guide/education-childcare/education-and-childcare or the Ohio Department of Education at https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Preschool-Special-Education.