Wrightslaw WebEx Training - Legal Requirements of IEPs by Pete Wright, Esq.

Legal Requirements of IEPs

If you are like many parents, when you receive a notice about an IEP meeting for your child, you feel anxious. During IEP meetings, you may feel confused, overwhelmed and anxious. The best antidote to negative emotions is accurate, reliable information.

Because parents are not professional educators, many don't realize that they have a unique role to play in the IEP process. What is your role? As the parent, you are the expert on your child. That is why you are a member of your child's IEP team.

What can you do to feel more confident in IEP meetings? You can let Pete & Pam Wright teach you about the legal requirements of IEPs.

Understanding the Legal Requirements of IEPs

In this 1.25 hour program, Pete & Pam Wright will explain these legal requirements to you in clear, no-nonsense language. You will learn about:

present levels of academic achievement and functional performance
measurable academic and functional goals
how your child's progress will be measured, and when the school will provide you with periodic progress reports
appropriate accommodations on tests and alternative assessments
transition assessments and transition plans for "life after school"
reviewing and revising IEPs
placement decisions
and much more

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Required Course book

The Legal Requirements of IEPs uses Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition as the required course book. As Pete explains specific concepts, he will have you make notes in your book so you can find important information quickly and easily.

If you do not have a copy of Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, you can purchase it in the Wrightslaw Store.

During the program, Pete will also refer to the Analysis of Comments and Changes ("Commentary") and the Model IEP Form. These documents are included on the CD-ROM.

References

Legal Requirements of IEPs (1.25 hours) uses these references:

U. S. Code about IEPs
Code of Federal Regulations about IEPs
Commentary about IEPs
Model IEP Form

Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability specific.

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After you download and install the free WebEx software, first click the test file, then click the two sample files used in the Wrightslaw WebEx Training Series to hear Pete describe the Purpose of the law and Pam discuss preparing for school meetings.

Instructors

Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy

Your instructors for the Legal Requirements of IEPs training program are Pete Wright and Pam Wright.

Pete Wright is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs. He successfully represented Shannon Carter before the United States Supreme Court in Florence County v. Shannon Carter (501 U.S. 7). Short bio.

Pam Wright is a psychotherapist who worked with children and families from the 1970's. Pam has written extensively about raising, educating and advocating for children with disabilities. She publishes The Special Ed Advocate, a weekly electronic newsletter. Short bio.

Pete and Pam Wright are the founders of Wrightslaw.com

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Created: 04/08/08
Revised: 04/09/08