Because altering frequency, duration, or setting might severely impact the efficacy of a service or support, i

wow interesting I never thought of this

Failing to include all of a student’s educational needs in the PLAAFP:

is there a list somewhere that explains what falls under "educational need"

inally, IEP teams should not make placements based on factors such as disability category, the availability of educational or related services, or administrative convenience (i.e., logistics, space, or budgetary considerations).

while I totally agree, I feel like there isn't enough funding or something because resource teachers are already overworked-- at least that seems to be what I here.

A thorough evaluation should include vision and hearing screenings, even though the primary area of concern is academics.

so could we include depression/anxiety screenings?>

the evaluation must address all areas of student need, even if the area does not seem to be related to a student’s suspected disability.

including social emotional? I feel like this part is almost never on IEPs and could be greatly used.

IDEA specifies the required members of a properly constituted IEP team

this usually consists of LEA, classroom teacher, Sped teacher, School psychologist, parent,-- sometimes OT and Speech are included.

Procedural Errors • Predetermining a student’s placement or services:

I feel like I hear the comment, "They qualify" or "they don't qualify" before IEPs ever take place.

Can parents insist on their child being on an IEP even if testing doesn't determine qualification?

A procedural error that may occur at any point during the IEP process is failure to involve parents

I have 3 of my own children on IEPs. How come I am not notified in advance the kind of testing that is to be done and what it is for?

Usually I just show up to the IEP meeting they they say, well we did this testing -- I may or may not understand what it was for or why it was given.

Also, can parents suggest different tests? Like why can't my school do a dyslexia screener?

School administrators play a critical role in ensuring the development and implementation of high-quality individualized education programs

it isn't until the last couple of year that I have seen people other than the special education teacher play a role in creating IEPs.

The school I am at now has a team that discusses what students need as far as interventions before students are ever recommended for IEP testing. Admin are included in this meeting. That said, I've never had my principal make any kind of suggestion, although they have helped to facilitate discussion on how to help.

I think the team is called the intervention team.