This module is intended to outline the federal and state requirements, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 04) and Indiana’s Article 7 regarding the written notice public agencies are required to provide parents of students with disabilities or to students with disabilities eighteen years old or older.  Users will gain an understanding of when written notice is required to be provided to parents or eligible students with disabilities as well as the required components of the written notice.  The module will also outline when and how the public agency must obtain parental consent for initial placement and provision of special education and related services.

Upon completion of this module the user will be able to:

1. Explain when written notice must be provided to parents of students with disabilities or to students with disabilities over the age of 18.  
     
2. Identify the required elements of the written notice. 
    
3. Review a sample of a Written Notice and adapt the sample to meet local public agency needs

IDOE/DPS Standard # 1: The educator of students with exceptional needs is well versed in the history, philosophy, and foundations of special education as well as the applicability of current laws and contemporary issues in the field and uses this knowledge to enhance educational opportunities for all students.

Performance 3: Conducts educational and other professional activities that are compliant with local/district level policies and procedures. 

Performance 4: Establishes respectful and productive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Performance 5: Accesses professional resources to remain current on state and federal regulations and evidence-based practices regarding special education services and procedures.

IDOE/DPS Standard # 9:  The educator of students with exceptional needs understands reflective and ethical practices and the importance of ongoing professional development to promote student growth.

Performance 4: Conducts professional activities in compliance with applicable laws and policies.

IPSB Standard # 10:  The educator of students with exceptional needs collaborates with families, colleagues, related service providers, and community members in culturally responsive ways to support students’ learning.

Performance 1: Communicates effectively in verbal, nonverbal, and written modes.

1. Complete narrative section visiting web sites provided.
    
2. Compare two Written Notice documents (Big City School Corporation Notice and Pleasant Valley School District Notice) to determine if each contains the all of the required components for the notice. OR
    
3. Construct a Written Notice form that could be utilized by the special education planning district or school corporation where you work or live. OR
   
4. Compare the Written Notice given to parents or eligible students in the special education planning district where you live or work to the sample of Written Notice. Determine if the Written Notice in your planning district contains all of the required components for the notice. OR
   
5. If the Individualized Education Program (IEP) serves as the Written Notice given to parents or eligible students in the special education planning district where you live or work, confirm that the IEP contains all of the required components by verifying that the IEP contains all of the components from the Written Notice Checklist.
    
6. Decide and explain reasons why or why not the examples given constitute written notice that comply with written notice requirements in IDEA 04 and Article 7.
    
7. Identify when parental consent is required and how consent may be obtained and documented.
    
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   • Scenario 7