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Know Your Special Education Rights: A Guide for Parents and Students in Kansas
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This series is a collaboration between the Disability Rights Center of Kansas and Families Together, Inc. It covers over 30 Special Education topics. They are designed to give you “just in time” information for each step of the Special Education process. You can download the whole series in the form of an extensive booklet, or simply choose the topics and view the individual flyers as you need them.
PDF Version: Full Guide of all 30+ Flyers (Compiled as a Booklet)
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)?
Who can make a referral for an evaluation to determine if my child needs Special Education services?
What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
How does my child qualify for an IEP?
How can I advocate for my child at an IEP meeting?
What can I do if my child's IEP is not working?
Transferring your child to a new school with an IEP
What is a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in Special Education?
Students Right to Assistive Technology (AT)
What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
What is Extended School Year (ESY)?
What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)?
What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?
What is Due Process in Special Education?
Special Education Services & Private School
Homeschooling & Special Education
What is Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI)?
How can I file a complaint if ESI was used on my child?
What is an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)?
What is Kan-Be-Healthy/Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT)?
What are Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)?
Transitioning from high school as a student with a disability
How can Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) help with my child's transition?