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Chapter 1 - Understanding Special Education Jargon

• What is Special Education?
• In the Definition of Special Education, What Does “Specially Designed Instruction” Mean?
• In the Definition of Special Education, What Does “At No Cost to Parent/guardians” Mean?
• In the Definition of Special Education, What Does a “Student with a Disability” Mean?
• Where is Special Education Instruction Provided?
• What Federal Laws Protect Students with Disabilities?
• What is the Purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
• What is a Free Appropriate Public Education?
• Who is Considered a Parent/guardian under IDEA?
• What Disabilities are Covered Under IDEA?

Chapter 2 - The Pre-Referral Process

• What are Child Study Teams?
• What is the Purpose of Child Study Teams?
• Who are the Members of the Child Study Team?
• What is a Referral to the Child Study Team?
• Who Normally Makes a Referral to the Child Study Team?
• What is Discussed at the Child Study Team Meetings?
• What are the Options of the Child Study Team?
• What is a Pre Referral Strategy Plan?
• How is the Determination of a Suspected Disability Made by the Child Study Team?
• What Happens After the Student Study Team Determines That a Student has a Suspected Disability?

Chapter 3 - Initial Referral for Special Education Services

• What is a Referral for Special Education?
• Who Can Make a Referral for Special Education?
• In What Form is This Referral made?
• Is Parent/guardian Consent Necessary for an Evaluation for Special Education?
• What is an Assessment Plan?
• Does the Parent/guardian Have to Agree with the Referral for Special Education?

Chapter 4 - The Individual Evaluation Process for Special Education

• What is an Evaluation for Special Education?
• What are the Components of a Comprehensive Evaluation?
• How Should Parent/guardians go about Obtaining School Records on his or her Student?
• What Should a Parent/guardian Expect and Provide for the Parent/guardian Intake or Interview?
• What Occurs After the Comprehensive Assessment is Completed?

Chapter 5 - Eligibility for Special Education

• What is an Eligibility Committee?
• What are the responsibilities of the Eligibility Committee?
• Who are the Members of the Eligibility Committee?
• What is the Role of the Parent/guardian Member on the Eligibility Committee?
• What is a Recommendation to the Eligibility Committee?
• What are the Procedures for Determining Eligibility?

Chapter 6 - Procedural Safeguards Under IDEA

• What are Procedural Safeguards?
• What are Parent/guardians' Rights Regarding Notice?
• What are Parent/guardians' Rights Regarding Consent?
• What are Parent/guardians' Rights for Evaluation, Reevaluation and Independent Educational Evaluation?
• Do Parent/guardians Need to Inform the School District if They Intend to Seek an Independent Educational Evaluation?
• Is the School Required to Accept the Results of an Independent Education Evaluation?
• How Do Parent/guardians Find a Professional or Clinic to Conduct an Independent Educational Evaluation?
• Are a Student's Records Confidential?
• What are Parent/guardian's Rights Regarding Their Student's Records?
• Can Parent/guardians See Their Student’s Educational Records?
• Can Anyone Else See a Student’s School Records Without Parent/guardian Consent?
• Can Parent/guardians Review Their Student’s School Records?
• How Can Parent/guardians Obtain a Copy of Their Student’s School Records?
• Do Parent/guardians Have a Right to Review Their Student’s Record When He or She Becomes an Adult Student?
• What Can Parent/guardians Do When They Disagree with their School District’s Decisions?
• What Options are Available to Parent/guardians When They Disagree with the School District’s Decisions?
• What is Mediation?
• What is Due Process?
• What is a Due Process Hearing?
• What Options are Available to Parent/guardians if They Want to Put Their Student in a Private School?
• What Can the Public Agency Do if Parent/guardians Don't Consent to Their Student's Initial Evaluation, Reevaluation, or Initial Provision of Special Education and Related Services?

Chapter 7 - IEP Development

• What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
• What is the Purpose of an IEP?
• Who Develops the IEP?
• What Content Must Be Included in a Student’s IEP?
• What are Assistive Technology Devices and Services?
• What are Related Services?
• How is a Student's Placement Determined?
• What Happens after the IEP is Written?
• How Does the IEP Get Implemented?
• How Often Will a Student's IEP be Reviewed and Revised?
• What are Some Guiding Principles for IEP Development?
• Summary of the Steps to Developing and Implementing an IEP

Chapter 8 - Annual Review

• What is the Annual Review?
• When Does the Annual Review Occur?
• How is a Parent/guardian Notified of the Meeting?
• What Takes Place at an Annual Review Meeting?
• What Rights are Afforded to the Parent/guardian under Due Process During the Annual Review?
• Who Participates in the Annual Review?
• Is a New IEP Developed at the Annual Review?
• What Might the Parent/guardians be Asked at the Annual Review?
• What Happens if the Parent/guardian Disagrees with the Recommendations Made at the Annual Review?
• What Suggestions Should be Made for the Parent/guardian’s Participation in the Annual Review?
• What Record Keeping Ideas Should be Suggested to the Parent/guardian(s) During the Annual Review?

Chapter 9 - The Triennial Evaluation

• What is the Triennial Evaluation?
• What Professionals are Involved in the Triennial Evaluation?
• How will the Parent/guardians find out about the Results of the Triennial Evaluation?
• What Information will the Parent/guardian(s) be asked to Provide during the Triennial Evaluation?
• What Suggestions Should You Make to Parent/guardians About Their Participation in the Triennial Evaluation?
• What Record–Keeping Ideas should be suggested to Parent/guardians during the Triennial Evaluation Phase?

Chapter 10 - Transitional Services from School Age to Adult Life

• What are Transitional Services?
• Who is Entitled to Transition Services?
• What areas are Included under Transitional Services?
• What is the District’s Role in Transition Services?
• What is an Individualized Transitional Education Program (ITEP)?
• What should the Student and Family Participation be in the Transition Process?
• What is a Vocational Assessment?
• What Concerns should the Parent/guardians be Aware of if Their Student will be Entering a Work Situation After Aging Out?
• What are the Different Types of Work Situations Available to Students with Disabilities?
• What Should a Parent/guardian or Student with a Disability Consider with Post-Secondary Education?

Review Questions for the Major Principles of Special Education

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