IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part One)

We made it through the super-long month of January, and we are officially into the second month of 2023. Whew! We have certainly had some crazy IEP meetings already, and we are seeing a disturbing new trend regarding eligibility for IEPs in which children who need services are being denied. Our February series that begins today will address this issue, and we will be going through the eligibility categories in these episodes, along with explaining what the law says about eligibility. We are starting today by sharing what we are currently seeing in our cases. Join us for a closer look!Show Highlights:The starting point for eligibility: the assessmentHow the trend is for opposing counsels to use special education language and buzzwords to apply delay tactics and “wait and see” approachesWhy an IEP DOES NOT equal special day classes and removal from general education classroomsWhy struggling children are being denied IEPs with the excuse that “they are doing OK without any services”Why struggling academically is NOT the only basis for IEP services for a childWhat the law actually says about eligibility criteria for IEPLinks/Resources:Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: [email protected]