Discusses information about: the pre-referral process; Individual Education Programs (IEP); eligibility for special education; procedural safeguards; annual reviews and evaluations; and transitions from school to adult life.

The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Special Education provides the answers that educators always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Written in a practical, jargon-free, Q A format, this guide discusses relevant information about: The pre-referral processIndividual Education Programs (IEP)Eligibility for special educationProcedural safeguardsAnnual reviews and evaluationsTransitions from school to adult lifeA useful glossary of terms makes the complex language of special education more accessible for educators teaching students with disabilities.

Preface About the Authors Introduction: Understanding Special Education Jargon Steps in the Special Education Process 1. Step I: The Pre-Referral Process 2. Step II: Initial Referral for Special Education Services 3. Step III: The Individual Evaluation Process for Special Education 4. Step IV: Eligibility for Special Education 5. Step V: Procedural Safeguards Under IDEA 6. Step VI: IEP Development 7. Step VII: Annual Review 8. Step VIII:
The Triennial Evaluation 9. Step IX: Transitional Services From School Age to Adult Life Glossary References and Suggested Readings Index