Referrals, evaluations, eligibility requirements, and FAPE (Free and Appropriate Education).

School-based treatment program providing mental health services, social skills, developmental and behavioral management during the school day.

How to write letters requesting records, evaluations, and other communication with school personnel and organizing both medical and educational records.

Differences between plans, their requirements, meetings, accommodations, and sample plans.

School obligations, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Behavior intervention Plans (BIP), and suspensions and expulsions.

Appealing, Mediation, and Due Process.

Homeschooling, “home-bound” education, and alternative schools.

Regulations and policies, health and safety issues, letter requests for “no restraint” and alternative measures.

Graduation requirements and diploma options for students with special needs.

Transitions from high school to post-secondary school or employment-includes information on transitioning from an IEP to a 504 plan, the Workforce Recruitment Program, and more.