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Education for All Handicapped Children Act - Answers meaning of EHA
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) - Answers The U.S. law passed
on November 29, 1975, which is now known as IDEA.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Answers meaning of IDEA
IDEA 2004 - Answers A U.S. law ensuring services for children with disabilities. It
governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education,
and related services for eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
Part A of IDEA — General Provisions - Answers General rules, purpose, and
definitions/terminology used throughout IDEA.
Part B of IDEA — Assistance for All Children with Disabilities - Answers Provides
assistance to states in providing FAPE + LRE for children with disabilities ages 3
through 21.
Part C of IDEA— Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities - Answers Focuses on early
intervention for infants and toddlers from birth through age 2 and their families.
Part D of IDEA— National Activities - Answers Includes provisions for
discretionary grants supporting state personnel development, technical assistance,
dissemination, technology, and parent-training and information centers.
Early Intervention - Answers Free developmental services designed to meet the
developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability.
Individualized Family Service Plan - Answers meaning of IFSP
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) - Answers A document outlining the early
intervention services an infant or toddler with disabilities will receive. It is developed
by professionals + the child's family.
Individualized Education Program - Answers meaning of IEP
Individualized Education Program (IEP) - Answers A written statement of the
educational program designed to meet a child's unique individual needs.
Free Appropriate Public Education - Answers meaning of FAPE
FAPE - Answers Every child with a disability is entitled to Free and Appropriate
Public Education.
Appropriate Evaluation - Answers Children are entitled to evaluation in all areas
related to the suspected disability.