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Special education laws were first developed at the federal level and then at the state level. The basis for most special education law is found in three federal statutes: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 19073, and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

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Annotated IEP Companion Checklist for English Language Learners (Fillable Form) Annotated IEP Companion Checklist for English Language Learners (Fillable Form)

This publication is a guide for English Language (EL) Development Specialists to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. EL Development Specialists can utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support their planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.

This downloadable PDF is a fillable, calculable form. This publication is also available in hard copy. 
Answering Special Considerations for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Answering Special Considerations for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired This publication addresses how the Learning Media Assessment is used to help individualized education program (IEP) teams when developing IEPs for students who are blind or visually impaired.
CMCI: Administrative Interview CMCI: Administrative Interview CMCI: Administrative Interview
CMCI: Charter School Facilitated Self-Assessment CMCI: Charter School Facilitated Self-Assessment CMCI: Charter School Facilitated Self-Assessment
CMCI: File Review CMCI: File Review CMCI: File Review
CMCI: Introduction CMCI: Introduction CMCI: Introduction
CMCI: Parent Interview CMCI: Parent Interview
CMCI: Procedures CMCI: Procedures CMCI: Procedures
CMCI: School District Facilitated Self-Assessment CMCI: School District Facilitated Self-Assessment
CMCI: Surveys CMCI: Surveys
CMCI: Teacher Interview CMCI: Teacher Interview CMCI: Teacher Interview
Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania Extended School Year Services in Pennsylvania This guide contains a comprehensive compilation of documents that will provide direction, respond to questions, and guide parents and local education agencies in making determinations about ESY services.
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