A DirectSTEP^® eLearning course from LRP

This course covers parental participation in various aspects of the individualized education program (IEP) development process under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It addresses, among other topics, the parent's participation in meetings with respect to the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of a child with a disability; the parent's right to access her child's education records and to receive periodic progress reports on how the child is performing under the IEP; and the parent's right to be represented by an attorney or advocate during an IEP team meeting. Also discussed in this course are practical strategies to help districts maintain compliance with their responsibilities to ensure meaningful parental participation.