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Arc Guide to Special Education Evaluation

An evaluation for special education determines if a student is eligible for special education and related services. An initial (first)

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Arc Guide to Special Education Evaluation Tools

Special Education evaluations guide districts in providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). A

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Arc Guide to Special Education Evaluation Terms

Terms used in special education evaluations can be confusing. Test scores may be reported in a variety of ways including

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Arc Guide to Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

As a parent of a student with a disability, you can make a difference in your school district by joining

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Arc Guide to 504 Plans in School Settings

What is Section 504? Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation Act is a federal

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Arc Guide to Scheduling an IEP Meeting

Students with a disability may have the right for special education services that would give them extra support and services

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Arc Guide to Requesting an Initial Special Education Evaluation

When you, the parent, are concerned about how your child is doing school, it may be helpful to think about

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Arc Guide to Prior Written Notice

At most meetings between parents and school staff, they discuss information and make some decisions about the student and their

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Arc Guide to Minnesota State Testing for Students Receiving Special Education

Minnesota public school districts are required to put state standards into place so all students have access to high-quality academic

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Arc Guide to Medication Administration in Public Schools

Each local school board has their own policies to help guide schools in their district. Policies define the direction and

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Arc Guide to Medical Diagnosis of Disability vs. Eligibility for Special Education Services

In order for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to be able to get some services that could assist them,

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Arc Guide to Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)

When a school wants to change the classroom setting or school building where a student with a disability attends school

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