What is this IEP "stuff" ?

The term IEP refers to an Individualized Educational Program; a program that is developed by a group of people who are knowledgeable about the student and his/her educational needs.

After the school has completed testing do I have to put my child in special education?

A team of people, including the parent, will meet and discuss the test results and whether the student is eligible for special education.

After the school talks to me about my child's scores and said he/she is eligible, do I have to put my child in special education?

After the school talks to me about my child's scores and said he/she is eligible, do I have to put my child in special education.

Am I required to have my child tested?

Federal law gives parents the right to refuse to have their child tested.

Because a student is in "Special Education" that means they are going to spend all day in a special classroom, right?

The IEP team looks at the needs of the student. If the student only needs to improve his/her math skills, then he/she would only spend time out of the classroom for math. The remainder of the day would be in the regular classroom.

Does my child have to go to one and only one special education classroom?

Sometimes a specialized classroom is more appropriate for a student; however, which classroom the student goes to and how much time he/she spends in that classroom depends upon his/her needs. As a parent, you are part of the team that makes that decision.

I've read my parents rights, but I still have questions.

Please call and talk to us. Try the special education teacher in your child's building, the principal in that building, one of the school psychologists, or the Director of Special Education (775-423-5187).

Who can refer a student to special education?

A teacher, principal, school counselor, school psychologist, or parent.