IDEA’s Exceptional Education Department is committed to supporting scholars and families in navigating the special education process. This process includes identification and referral, evaluation, determination of eligibility, development, and implementation of an individualized education program (IEP), determination of services, and reevaluation. Approaches used to support scholars and families include:

• Ongoing parent involvement
• Multidisciplinary evaluations and eligibility determinations
• Annual IEP reviews
• Co-taught English, math, and science classes
• Resource pull-out support
• Behavior intervention plans
• Small-group study zones
• Assistive technology
• Appropriate accommodations and interventions

IDEA's Special Education Referral Process document describes the referral process in detail. To refer a student for support services or request a consultation, please fill out this Request for Assistance form. One of our clinical team members will respond to you as soon as possible.

 

All IDEA scholars are eligible to participate in FEV tutoring. Register here.

 

 

Advocates for Justice and Education: Parent Workshops and Training

 

DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education: Parent, Community, Stakeholder, Special Education Information

 

DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education: Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities

 

DC Special Education Cooperative 
 
Secondary Transition Opportunities

 

The DC Special Education Cooperative's DC3C programming helps prepare students for life after high school.