- Individuals with Disabilities EducationAct (IDEA): federal legislation that ensures all students with disabilities are provided with: a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) that istailored to their individual needs (IEP)
- Who and what IDEA covers: all individuals educational, support and related services (e.g.: Physical, Occupational, counseling and / or speech therapy) age birth to 21.
- Understanding the law: In practice, IDEA is composed of six main elements that illuminate its main points. These six elements are:
- Appropriate Evaluation
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Parent and Teacher Participation
- Procedural Safeguards.
