Clarify the rights and responsibilities of a surrogate parent.
Monitor and record the progress of the child.
Identify/understand the child with needs
Obtain and review the records of a child with ... needs in a confidential manner.
Find resources available to support a surrogate parent:
-- Assist with technical expertise
-- Assist with legal expertise
-- Reimburse
Evaluate/prepare the IEP via multi-disciplinary team meetings
Develop the IEP with goals and objectives
Consider where to place a child with special needs.
Mediate and resolve disputes.
Navigate complaint procedures and due process hearings.
Clarify the response of an Educational Agency.
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Summarize:
Focus on the concept, attitudes, and skills needed to represent children.
Identify the decisions required relating to the education of the children.
Identify the decision required of a parent to educate a child.
See the options for exceptional and educational learning -- available in the schools.
Consider due process, mediation, hearing, and appeal procedures.
See instructional and media materials for use by a trainer or trainee.
List agencies involved with due process
Identify the main provisions of each state law.
Identify the federal laws mandating special education.
Navigate about 40+ hours of training/learning.