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IDEA: Terms and Acronyms for Special Education
There are lists of terms and acronyms that define special education programs. In this article, the list will be demystified for frequently used words that can make the difference in providing services and effective instruction for students, teachers and parents.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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IDEA and Special Education: A Guide For Parents
Parents of children with disabilities often have many questions and concerns about special education and IDEA. Once a child is officially identified as disabled, parents should gather as much information as possible about IDEA regulations and policies. This guide outlines the main points of IDEA.

Published by WritingBug (3,838 pts ) on Oct 25, 2009 to
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Liability Issues for Noncompliance of IDEA
IDEA 1997 has been the legal mandate of educational requirements for students with disabilities for over a decade, yet there are still school communities that are noncompliant in serving the educational needs of students with disabilities.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on May 31, 2009 to
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Free Appropriate Education for Students with Hearing Impairments
Federal funding under IDEA requires that states provide provisions for “free appropriate education” for students with disabilities. Students with hearing impairments must be provided with resources and services that are specifically designed in the IEP.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on May 30, 2009 to
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Age Eligibility and Student Coverage under IDEA
So who's covered under IDEA anyway? What is the age eligibility requirement for IDEA coverage? There are many questions regarding the age of students covered under IDEA. In this article, you will find those answers to those questions and many more, so read on.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on May 28, 2009 to
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Section 504 or IDEA: Which One is Right for Your Special Child?
The Section 504 and IDEA are federal laws designed to help students with disabilities. These two, however, have significant differences that will make one more appropriate than the other for the special needs of a child.

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,390 pts ) on May 22, 2009 to
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IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Inclusion - Part II
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and the 504 Act are legal mandates that provide direction and accountability for school communities in educational placement for students with disabilities. Inclusion is not a legal mandate, but an expectation of placement in educating all students.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on May 21, 2009 to
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IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act): Who's Covered and Who's Not
Under IDEA, there are children with disabilities who are covered and those who are not. In this article, two cases of children with disabilities will be presented along with two rationales of which child was covered under IDEA and which one was not.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 504 Plans and ADA for Students with Special Needs
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) may mandate legal expectations in serving the educational needs of students with special needs, but true conformity must come from the philosophical beliefs of teachers and resource staff who truly believe in the educational worth of the student.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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Students with Physical Disabilities and IDEA Accommodations
In school communities, students come in a diversity of physical shapes, sizes and physical disabilities. Students with physical disabilities are provided with accommodations and lesson modifications under IDEA 2004. In this article, teachers can find tips to accommodate students with disabilities.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on Mar 24, 2009 to
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