Educational Resources
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
The IEP is a written program for a student with a disability who is eligible to receive special education and related services under the IDEA. The IEP describes the student’s strengths and needs, and articulates measurable annual goals, specially designed instruction, related services, and supplementary aids and services required to address the educational needs of the student.
https://www.kyspin.com/parents/education/3-to-21-years/k-12/iep/
https://education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/forms/Documents/IEP_Guidance_Document.pdf
https://arcofky.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IEP-Powerpoint-PDF.pdf
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Sometimes students with disabilities need accommodations or modifications in order to be successful in school. If your child needs some help, but does not need/qualify for Special Education, a plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act may meet that need. Section 504 of this law requires that public elementary and secondary education programs provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability, regardless of the nature or severity of the person’s disability.
Kentucky Protection & Advocacy
Protection and Advocacy (P&A) is an independent state agency that was designated by the Governor as the protection and advocacy agency for Kentucky. P&A's staff includes professional advocates and attorneys. We are advocates working together with people who have disabilities to promote and protect their legal rights. Through our information and referral services, we try to answer questions about your rights under disability laws.
http://www.kypa.net/
KY-SPIN
"In collaboration with the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CCSHCN). KY-SPIN, Inc. has established outreach activities to underserved families throughout Kentucky. SPIN consultants are currently in the Commission offices once a month to offer information, resources and support to families. Monthly newsletters are distributed to all CCSHCN office for families and staff.
In an agreement with KDE (Kentucky Department of Education), SPIN assists schools and communities in providing educational information and training opportunities to parents of children with disabilities consistent with the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)."
http://www.kyspin.com/
The Parent Involvement Initiative
This initiative is designed to promote and support parents, students, and other community members as they are involved in or impacted by the Kentucky Department of Education initiatives. It provides a coordinator to work with parents to increase their understanding of school improvement activities, and services available to students with disabilities.