Referral to Eligibility and IEP Development

Vocabulary terms from the lecture covering the transition from MTSS and referral to the determination of eligibility and the development of an IEP.

MTSS

A multi-tiered framework used to decide if a student should continue intervention, intensify intervention to more than $3 \times$ per week, or be referred for a formal evaluation.

PLAAFP

A component of the IEP that functions as the starting point for goals and services by detailing a student's strengths, needs, and the impact of their disability on functional performance.

IDEA Three Prongs of Eligibility

The specific legal requirements for special education, which state a child must have a documented disability, experience an adverse impact on educational performance, and require specially designed instruction.

CELF-5 ORS

The Observational Rating Scale used to examine functional language skills across environments by identifying overlapping concerns from both parents and teachers.

Specially Designed Instruction

Instruction that goes beyond mere accommodations to allow a student to access the curriculum; it is a required component for establishing eligibility for special education.