An IEP evaluation (also called a special education evaluation or initial evaluation) is the formal process schools use to determine whether a child qualifies for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). What Is an IEP Evaluation? It’s not a single test or score—it’s a series of assessments and observations designed| A Day in our Shoes
A discrepancy model may be used to determine IEP eligibility. Some states still use the RTI model. Learn what the difference is and how it| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Get 25 free IEP letter templates, including my e-book 'How to Ask your IEP Team for just about Anything.' If you're in this for| A Day in our Shoes
IEP Laws and Regulations Several years ago, I was at a fundraiser. It was for an agency that assists disabled people. So, naturally, they had| A Day in our Shoes
For me, both as a Special Education Advocate and a Parent, I find the hardest part of the IEP process to be the IEP eligibility| A Day in our Shoes
Nothing aggravates me more as an advocate than when a parents asks about their IEP parents rights? When you ask me that, I know that| A Day in our Shoes
Different variations of questions come up about IEP evaluations all the time. Parents are unclear about timelines, what tests to ask for and sometimes get| A Day in our Shoes
What is a Paraprofessional? Understand hiring requirements, salary and what they can offer your child.| A Day in our Shoes
Requesting evaluations is the first—and most important—step in the IEP process. Put it in writing, be specific, and keep a copy for your records. That one letter starts the clock and puts the responsibility on the school to act.| A Day in our Shoes
