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Special Education & Learning Disabilities Resources: A Nationwide Directory

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Special Education & Learning Disabilities Resources: A Nationwide Directory

Special Education Resources Within the Public School System

Child Study or Student Study Team

In the public school system, before placing a child in a Special Education program, the school district is required to make the best use of the resources in its regular education program. The school may have a team, usually consisting of the child's teacher, the parent, and possibly other professionals, try to assist the child rather than immediately placing him or her in Special Education.

504 Student

A 504 student is a child who has a recorded physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (including working and learning). This includes those students who are not eligible for special education and those students who meet the eligibility criteria under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).

IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act) requires that the school, in conjunction with the parents and other professionals, develop an IEP for each student with a learning disability. The IEP will describe the level at which your child is performing and it will identify specific services (e.g. remedial work, tutoring, special education classes) or instruction your child will receive to address his or her specific needs. The IEP and related special education programs are provided at no cost to families. Each year, the IEP is revised based on the child's progress.

Disclaimer: Internet Special Education Resources (ISER) provides this information in an effort to help parents in finding local special education professionals and resources. ISER does not recommend or endorse any particular special education referral source, type of special education professional, or specific special education professional.
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