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As fall comes closer we are excited to have more programs on the way to help families caring for children with disabilities / special needs.
U.S Federal Regulations:
IDEA Sec. 300.111 Child find
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/b/300.111
The State must have in effect policies and procedures to ensure that—
(i) All children with disabilities residing in the State, including children with disabilities who are homeless children or are wards of the State, and children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located, and evaluated; and
(ii) A practical method is developed and implemented to determine which children are currently receiving needed special education and related services.
Indiana Special Education Rules:
Article 7 511 IAC 7-40-1 Child Find
https://www.in.gov/doe/files/art-7-english-may-2019-update-index.pdf#page=56
Sec. 1. (a) The public agency shall establish, maintain, and implement written procedures that ensure the location, identification, and evaluation of all students three (3) years of age, but less than twenty-two (22) years of age, who are in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, including students who:
(1) have legal settlement within the jurisdiction of the public agency;
(2) attend a nonpublic school, are served by an agency, or live in an institution located within the jurisdiction of the public agency;
(3) are homeless students as defined at 511 IAC 7-32-46; (4) are wards of the state;
(5) are highly mobile students, including migrant students; and
(6) are suspected of being student
Parent Educational Survey
2021-2022
The survey was completed by families in Indiana and Mississippi for the 2021-2022 school year.
The survey covers grades Pre-K through 12th grades with an equally general representation
with 48.4% female and 41.9% Male students and 9.7% preferred to not state.
64.5 % of the students had IEP’s, 6.5% had 504 plans and 29% were non-disabled students.
As parents of kids with special needs, we're often thrown into a world where we don't know the rules or how to navigate them. The only way to find that out is by asking someone who's been there before you. You can learn how to advocate for your kids and become an expert in special education advocacy by talking to someone who has already done this work.
You don't need to be an expert on special education in order to advocate for your child. The school district, other parents and teachers, and your child's teacher are there to help you learn about the process of filing for special education services. They can also provide guidance as you move forward with the plans and programs that will benefit your child most.
If you want more information beyond what is available from school resources, there are many books available on the subject of special education law in different states, including Indiana laws (search Indiana article 7).
It's not that you have to be an expert on every aspect of special education, but it helps if you know a little bit about what your options are. The good news is that there is plenty of information available on the internet and from experts in the field. You can also look for other parents who may be able to help, either by sharing their own experiences or lending their expertise as professionals in special education or another field related to it (such as psychology).
Special education can be a scary thing for parents and children alike. It can be difficult to understand the process and make sure that your child is getting the help they need. Parents should have access to information about special education laws, procedures, practices, and resources so that they can advocate for their child in school or at home. We hope this article has provided some helpful tips on how to navigate through these complicated waters!
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