IDEA 101 - Ice Breaker

What is the main purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

• To provide financial support for families of children with disabilities

• To guarantee children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education

• To ensure all children have access to higher education

• To provide support for all children

What does the IDEA Act ensure for children with disabilities, including autism?

• Access to quality healthcare

• Access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE)

• Access to specialized therapies only

• Access to all the answers

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the IDEA Act?

• To provide medical treatment for children with autism

• To determine the eligibility of a child for disability benefits

• To outline specific educational goals and services for each child with autism

• To do all the answers

What are some of the procedural safeguards provided by the IDEA Act for parents of children with disabilities?

• Right to participate in IEP meetings and provide input

• Right to skip the evaluation process for their child's needs

• Right to receive unlimited funding for private education

• All these rights

What is the role of parents in the IEP process under IDEA?

• To leave the decision-making solely to the school team

• To not attend IEP meetings

• To provide input, participate actively in the process, and advocate for their child's needs

• To observe IEP meetings silently without any input