Special Education

Understanding an IEP

My Role on the IEP Team

Learn about the parent role on an IEP team. You are a crucial member of your child's team!

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/ieps/playing-a-role-in-the-iep-process

Re-evaluation

Acronyms

Special Education has acronyms for just about everything. Click on the link below to see a comprehensive list of all the acronyms used within Special Education.

https://dpi.wi.gov/sped/about/acronyms

504 Plan vs. IEP

Click here to learn the differences between a 504 plan and an Individualized Education Plan

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1O39Ud-JhVYExfpD41O3NS3eYuuHXCG-HGXOhP4trQy8/present?slide=id.p

Family Support Organizations

Family Engagement, Transition, & Community Resources for Learners in Special Education

Hands and Voices- Wisconsin Chapter

Wisconsin Facets

Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative

Procedural Safeguards

The WI Department of Public Instruction put together a procedural safeguards document, similar to the one you receive annually for their IEP meeting.

Click Here

Communication Options

The Department of Public Instruction for WI has put together a document for families with communication options that they are entitled to so families are aware of their options.

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Dispute Resolution Options

Wisconsin Department of Instruction has put together a document to guide you through the process if you do not agree with the special education services being provided.

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