| Title: |
'Advocacy for Children Using the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act' |
| Track: |
8-Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance
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| Audience: |
Primary Audience:
Secondary Audience:
Tertiary Audeince:
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| Keyword(s): |
legislation, advocacy, parent involvement |
| Learning Objectives: |
Identify the major goals of IDEA.
Describe the role of parents in advocacy under IDEA.
Describe strategies parents and professionals can use to obtain appropriate services for deaf and hard of hearing children.
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Abstract: |
Many deaf and hard of hearing children are eligible for early intervention services and special education and related services through the IDEA. Parents and professionals generally are aware of this law and the
rights that flow from it but often don't have sufficient understanding of the law to be able to use it for advocacy purposes. This presentation will cover the outline and structure of Part C, the section that covers early intervention, and Part B, the section that covers services for individuals age three through 21. It will explain
the requirements of the law, its practical applications, and ways parents and professionals can use this law to obtain appropriate services. It will also address the relationship between the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and IDEA and how the intersection of these two laws can support better outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children. Future directions these two laws may take in upcoming reauthorizations will be explored as well.
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| Handouts: |
Handout is not Available
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