Education is important and extremely valued within American society, although students with disabilities have struggled with getting the opportunity to have the same fair, appropriate education as their nondisabled peers. In 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) was enacted and public schools began to provide accommodations for students with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) replaced the EHA in 1990, and it was designed to place more focus on the individual’s needs. Disabled students have benefitted greatly from IDEA since it was enacted 26 years ago.
IDEA has immensely changed the way students with disabilities receive an education. The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (2016) …show more content…
Part A discusses the general provisions of the act. Part B of IDEA is created to address school-aged children from 3 to 21 years old. Under Part B, each student is entitled to have their own educational plan tailored for their specific needs, known as an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is developed with input from the child, parents, teachers, and administrators. The IEP is designed with the intention of the child receiving their specialized education needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate. At age 16, the student will have a meeting with their team to decide on a plan for transitioning into post-secondary institutions, employment, or independent living. Part C of IDEA was created for infants and toddlers, aged from birth to 3 years, who are deemed to have a developmental delay or disability. They also have a specialized plan, known as an Individualized Family Service Plan (ISFP). Their plan is devised by a team consisting of the child, parents, intervention professionals, and whomever else the parents may choose to include. However, the ISFP is different from the IEP because it focuses on the family and the family’s goals, not just the child. Early intervention is helpful because in some cases the child may not require as much assistance in their schooling because they had a plan and implemented it early. Lastly, Part D of IDEA covers programs to improve education for children with
IDEA has immensely changed the way students with disabilities receive an education. The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (2016) …show more content…
Part A discusses the general provisions of the act. Part B of IDEA is created to address school-aged children from 3 to 21 years old. Under Part B, each student is entitled to have their own educational plan tailored for their specific needs, known as an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is developed with input from the child, parents, teachers, and administrators. The IEP is designed with the intention of the child receiving their specialized education needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate. At age 16, the student will have a meeting with their team to decide on a plan for transitioning into post-secondary institutions, employment, or independent living. Part C of IDEA was created for infants and toddlers, aged from birth to 3 years, who are deemed to have a developmental delay or disability. They also have a specialized plan, known as an Individualized Family Service Plan (ISFP). Their plan is devised by a team consisting of the child, parents, intervention professionals, and whomever else the parents may choose to include. However, the ISFP is different from the IEP because it focuses on the family and the family’s goals, not just the child. Early intervention is helpful because in some cases the child may not require as much assistance in their schooling because they had a plan and implemented it early. Lastly, Part D of IDEA covers programs to improve education for children with