IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) (Key Principles of IDEA)

FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)

Ensures that students with disabilities receive special education services at no cost to their families, promoting equal educational opportunities

IEP (Individualized Education Program)

A tailored educational plan that outlines specific goals, services, and accommodations for each student with disabilities, ensuring personalized support

LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)

Mandates that students with disabilities should be educated alongside their peers without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate

Zero Reject

Guarantees that no child can be denied access to educational services due to a disability, reinforcing the right to education for all

Child Find

A proactive approach requiring schools to identify, locate, and evaluate students who may have disabilities, ensuring early intervention

Reevaluation

A process that occurs every three years to reassess a student's eligibility for special education services and to update their needs