Special Education Services
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), children with disabilities will receive a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) in the "least restrictive environment" (LRE). In other words, children will receive a free educational program that is appropriate to their needs and the program will be administered in an environment that is helpful to the child's education, but not necessarily keeping them out of a regular classroom. These services, called special education services, are available for children over the age of three through age 21 and are administered by the school district in which the child resides. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is required for a child enrolled in a special education program. For children with disabilities under the age of three, early intervention services are available.
Links to More Special Education Resources
The following are links to other resources and organizations about special education for children with disabilities. OLRS attempts to verify that the links referenced are helpful for people with disabilities to find the resources needed to advocate for their needs. However, OLRS does not guarantee that the information provided within the destination link is accurate or right for the particular needs of the person. Once you follow a link away from the OLRS Web site, refer to that site's privacy policy and disclaimer statements.
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