What is the timeline for determining eligibility for special education services?
Within 60 school days of the date of written consent to conduct the full and individual evaluation, the IEP Team will meet to determine the student’s eligibility for special education. When there are less than 60 school days left in the school year, the eligibility determination and the IEP (if relevant) will be completed prior to the first day of the fall semester. Back to Top What is an IEP conference The IEP conference is the meeting where the IEP Team discusses and makes decisions about specialized instruction and related services for students. The IEP conference is facilitated by the case manager.
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