This course provides a foundational understanding of federal and Washington State special education law. Participants will gain an understanding of the process from eligibility to implementation of special education services, ensuring student access to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). This course is appropriate for all educators, including administrators, general education teachers, support staff, paraprofessionals, and families.
Participants will:
- Gain awareness of the definition of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as it applies to students eligible for special education.
- Walk through the IEP process – from referral through IEP development and implementation.
- Gain awareness of the law as it applies to least restrictive environment (LRE).
- Know the importance of parent and student participation in all program decisions.
- Gain awareness of procedural due process.