Beginner's Guide to IEPs
Whether you’re just beginning or revisiting your child’s plan, this course and booklet will help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.
The IEP process may seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it can be a powerful tool for your child’s success. Falcon Sky Advocacy Group is here to help you every step of the way—ensuring your child gets the support they need to thrive in their education. Let’s work together to make sure their future is bright!
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Lesson 1: What is the IEP?
The IEP is a legal document that outlines the services, supports, and goals for your child’s education.
The IEP is a legal document that outlines the services, supports, and goals for your child’s education.
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Lesson 2: Special Education Law
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the foundation of special education in the U.S., ensuring every child has access to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). This video breaks down key laws like IDEA, Section 504, and ADA to help you understand your rights and responsibilities.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the foundation of special education in the U.S., ensuring every child has access to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). This video breaks down key laws like IDEA, Section 504, and ADA to help you understand your rights and responsibilities.
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Lesson 3: Anatomy of the IEP
An IEP includes several critical components: goals, services, accommodations, and progress tracking. In this video, we’ll walk you through each section of the IEP, explaining what should be included and how to ensure the plan meets your child’s needs.
An IEP includes several critical components: goals, services, accommodations, and progress tracking. In this video, we’ll walk you through each section of the IEP, explaining what should be included and how to ensure the plan meets your child’s needs.
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Lesson 4: Special Education Process Timeline
From the initial referral to IEP implementation, the special education process involves several key steps. This video outlines the timeline, so you know what to expect and when to take action, from identification through discharge/termination.
From the initial referral to IEP implementation, the special education process involves several key steps. This video outlines the timeline, so you know what to expect and when to take action, from identification through discharge/termination.
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Lesson 5: How Falcon Sky Supports You
Navigating the special education process is challenging, but with Falcon Sky on your side, you don’t have to do it alone. In this video, we’ll show you how we help parents with IEP reviews, meeting support, and expert advocacy, ensuring you’re never alone in this journey.
Navigating the special education process is challenging, but with Falcon Sky on your side, you don’t have to do it alone. In this video, we’ll show you how we help parents with IEP reviews, meeting support, and expert advocacy, ensuring you’re never alone in this journey.
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Lesson 6: Your Role as an Advocate
You are your child’s best advocate. This video reminds you of your crucial role in the IEP process, how to stay organized, ask the right questions, and ensure that your child’s plan evolves as their needs change.
You are your child’s best advocate. This video reminds you of your crucial role in the IEP process, how to stay organized, ask the right questions, and ensure that your child’s plan evolves as their needs change.
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