This module will introduce students to the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the 1999 Federal IDEA Regulations relative to the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The composition and responsibilities of the members of the IEP Team (Admission & Release Committee [ARC] in Kentucky) will be emphasized. Of particular interest in this module will be the issue of "related services". Participants will examine brief case studies and recognize the various sources of information to be accessed when developing an IEP.

This module can be utilized as a stand-alone learning experience. Or it may be "bundled" with several other modules (EX: with modules 2, 3 and 4). If you are accessing this information as an individual there are specific outcomes you may wish to achieve. If you are using this module to meet a course requirement there are specific outcomes your instructor may indicate as optional or required.

As a person using this only for your own information and instruction:

1. Increase knowledge base of IDEA regulations relating to the IEP and the issue of related services.
2. Analyze information presented in brief case studies and recognize the various sources of information to be accessed when developing an IEP.
3. Create a document (pamphlet, brochure or formal letter) that describes the responsibilities and duties of each of the required participants of an IEP team.

As a person at a single site using this module as stand-alone or "bundled" with other specified modules:

1. Increase knowledge base of IDEA regulations relating to the IEP and the issue of related services.
2. Analyze information presented in brief case studies and recognize the various sources of information to be accessed when developing an IEP.
3. Create a document (pamphlet, brochure or formal letter) that describes the responsibilities and duties of each of the required participants of an IEP team.

As a person using this module "bundled" with others specified modules and in conjunction with individuals at other higher education institutions or other sites (intra-state or inter-state):

1. Increase knowledge base of IDEA regulations relating to the IEP and the issue of related services.
2. Analyze information presented in brief case studies and recognize the various sources of information to be accessed when developing an IEP.
3. Use high and low tech communication methods to work collaboratively with other individuals to develop the related services component of an IEP based on one of 5 cases in this module and knowledge gained in modules such as module 2, 3 and 4.
4. Use threaded discussion capabilities to interact with other individuals, faculty, staff and/or module developer.
5. Create a document (pamphlet, brochure or formal letter) that describes the responsibilities and duties of each of the required participants of an IEP team.

Finally, after experiencing a number of other modules dealing with a range of related services, and working within interstate groups, the participants will develop, for their case, the related services component of an IEP. Student groups will also prepare a pamphlet, brochure, or formal letter describing the responsibilities and duties of the participants of an IEP team.

The student will:

1. become aware of the multiple steps involved in securing special services for a child
2. understand the makeup and responsibilities of each member of the ARC/IEP Team
3. understand the components of an IEP
4. discover the relevant components of the IDEA and Federal Regulations that support the IEP
5. experience interpreting elements of a case study to design support for including relevant related services in an IEP
6. if this module is "bundled", the above should incorporate some components or acknowledge consideration of the information shared in the three other IDEAL modules