I.E.P. Development. The Board agrees to provide up to three (3) days of released time with prior special education director approval to special education teachers for the development of individualized education plans and/or testing of students.
I.E.P. Development. The LEA is obligated to develop an IEP, as appropriate, before the child’s 3rd birthday for any child who is deemed eligible for special education services and who had previously been receiving services provided by Early Start or early intervention services under an IFSP. In the case of children turning three (3) after the last day of the regular or extended school year, or during LEA vacation breaks longer than five (5) days, IEP meetings should be held before the break, with implementation of services to begin when school resumes. The LEA is obligated to consider the unique circumstances of each child with an IEP and consider whether the implementation of the IEP should begin on the child’s 3rd birthday or on a date most appropriate for the child and the program where the child would receive appropriate services and/or placement. When provided with appropriate exchange/release of information consent, or at parent request, the LEA will ensure that the Service Coordinator is informed of the date and time of the IEP and with a copy of the completed IEP document.
I.E.P. Development. The EOP Manager of Education & Child Development Services and other appropriate staff may participate as members of the CSPE Committee. Parents are encouraged to participate by both agencies. Transportation is provided to parents if needed. The CPSE Chairperson sends the IEP to EOP Manager of Education & Child Development Services; then it is copied and distributed to staff working with a respective child. IEPs are in every classroom for Head Start staff refer to and are kept on file in a secure manner. Head Start staff assists in the monitoring of IEP goals and participates at annual and other reviews.
