Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
Services should be based on the student's individual needs, not simply what a school typically provides. The team should consider what instruction, related services, behavioral supports, accommodations, and other services are necessary for the student to receive an appropriate education and make progress.
Instead of starting with "What service do I want?", start with: "What does my child need, and what evidence shows that need?"
Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
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