This series of videos covers different aspects of special education in Iowa’s schools. Topics include:
1. Parent Rights in Special Education: Ages 3-21 years
2. Learning Disabilities: Know What it is, the Signs and How to Get Help
3. Disability Suspected and Evaluation for Special Education
4. Extended School Year Services
5. The IEP: A Primer for Parents
6. What Parents Need to Know About Advocacy
7. What to Expect at an IEP Meeting: What Should Parents Do Before, During and After an IEP Meeting
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In this presentation by LDA-Iowa, you will learn about rights guaranteed to parents of children ages 3-21 with disabilities.
Watch our video to learn more about these important parent rights.
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In this presentation by LDA-Iowa, you will learn about what LD is and is not, important facts about LD, common indicators of LD
at different age levels, what to do if you suspect your child has a learning problem and how to get help.
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Do you know what the Child Find process for special education services are in your school? This presentation will
outline processes for Disability Suspected, Evaluation and Eligibility for special education.
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In this presentation, you will learn what Extended Year Special Education services are and how eligibility for these services
is determined.
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Not sure what an IEP or Individual Education Program is? Watch this video for a brief introduction to what an IEP is and what
the major components of an IEP include.
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Parents, do you want to learn more about how you can advocate for your child in the special education process? This
presentation will provide tips and resources to help you get started.
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This presentation will provide practical tips for parents about what to expect and do before, during and after an IEP meeting.