Exceptional Children's Assistance Center

Special Education and IDEA

Below is a collection of resources to help you better understand Special Education and IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Act.  These are great resources for parents, students, families, educators and other professionals.  If you need additional or individual assistance or simply have a question, contact us.  If you know of a great resource we have not included, please let us know.

• Assessments & Accommodations NICHCY.pdf
• Categories of Eligibility under IDEA NICHCY.pdf
• Q and A about the Purpose of IDEA.pdf
• QA about IDEA Parent Participation.pdf
• Questions and Answers about IDEA NICHCY.pdf
• Questions often asked about Special Education Services.pdf
• Questions Often Asked by Parents about Special Education Ser.pdf
• Related Services NICHCY.pdf
• Special Education EVALUATION FAPE.pdf
• Understanding the Special Education Process FAPE.pdf

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