By Cindy Soo Hoo, TAP Consultant csoohoo@ces.orgFederal regulations and State rule require several components in an IEP, one of which is the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) of the child. The Individuals with Disabilities...
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Don’t Get in a Bind by Ignoring Child Find
By Cindy Soo Hoo, TAP Consultant csoohoo@ces.orgSchool districts across the country have an affirmative duty to locate, identify and evaluate students who are suspected of having a disability. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (34 CFR §300.111)...
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By Cindy Soo Hoo, TAP Consultant How many goals are required in an IEP? IDEA 34 CFR §300.320 states: IEPs must include: (2)(i) A statement of measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals designed to— (A) Meet the child’s needs that result from the...
What’s Your Excuse? Are You Following IDEA Regulations When a Required Member is Not Able to Attend an IEP, in Whole or in Part?
Cindy Soo Hoo, TAP ConsultantIn the previous edition, we discussed the regulations regarding the required members of an IEP Team. Let’s review who those required members are: Not less than one regular education teacher of the child (if the child is, or may be,...
Do You Have the Required Members Present at the IEP Meeting?
Cindy Soo Hoo, TAP ConsultantDo You Have the Required Members Present at the IEP Meeting? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) specifies the required members of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.  In terms of school personnel, they...