IDEA 2004 PowerPoint Presentations

This set of PowerPoint presentations and Word documents has been developed by USOE expert staff. When used as written, they contain information aligned with the current IDEA 2004 statute and state special education rules. These presentations are for the use of any LEA or other agency personnel in training teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders.

Chart of Topics and Progress

1. Child Find

2. Referral

3. Regular Education Interventions

4. Evaluation for Eligibility

• Sample Review of Existing Data
• Quick Look at Required Areas of Evaluation for Eligibility 
  • a. Initial Evaluation/Re-evaluation of placement in Special Education
    • Review of Existing Data
    • Consent for Evaluation
    • Notice of Meeting
    • ESR and Eligibility Determination
    • Consent for Initial Placement
  • b. Revaluation of Intellectual Disability (ID)
    • Review of Existing Data
    • Notice of Meeting 1
    • Notice of Meeting 2
    • ESR and Eligibility Determination
  • c. Initial Evaluation of Developmental Delay (DD)
    • Review of Existing Data
    • Notice of Meeting
    • ESR and Eligibility Determination
  • d. Re-evaluation of Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
    • Review of Existing Data
    • Consent for Evaluation
    • Notice of Meeting
    • ESR and Eligibility Determination
    • Discrepancy Report
    • LD Observation

5. Emotional Disturbance Eligibility Criteria

6. Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Eligibility

7. English Language Learners (ELL)

8. IEP Team Membership

9. IEP Process

10. Extended School Year

11. UPASS

12. Transition Part C to Part B

13. Transition from School to Post-School

14. Graduation

15. Procedural Safeguards

16. Dispute Resolution

17. Prior Written Notice and Notice of Meeting

18. Timelines

19. Transfer Students

20. Discipline

21. Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventions (LRBI)

22. Parent Involvement

23. Current IEP Forms

24. LEAs and Private Schools

25. Confidentiality Laws

26. Recognizing Measurable Objectives

27. Effective Classroom Strategies

28. Special Education Transportation

29. Reducing Disproportionate Representation in Special Education