Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-41.312

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 281-41.312 - General education interventions

Each LEA, in conjunction with the AEA, shall attempt to resolve the presenting problem or behaviors of concern in the general education environment prior to conducting a full and individual evaluation. In circumstances when there is a suspicion that a child is an eligible individual under this chapter, the AEA or AEA in collaboration with the LEA will conduct a full and individual initial evaluation. Documentation of the rationale for such action will be included in the individual's educational record.

(1)Notice to parents. Each LEA will provide general notice to parents on an annual basis about the provision of general education interventions that occur as a part of the agency's general program and that may occur at any time throughout the school year.

(2)Nature of general education interventions. General education interventions will include consultation with special education support and instructional personnel. General education intervention activities will be documented and include measurable and goal-directed attempts to resolve the presenting problem or behaviors of concern, communication with parents, collection of data related to the presenting problem or behaviors of concern, intervention design and implementation, and systematic progress monitoring to measure the effects of interventions.

(3)Referral for full and individual initial evaluation. If the referring problem or behaviors of concern are shown to be resistant to general education interventions or if interventions are demonstrated to be effective but need continued and substantial effort that may include the provision of special education and related services, the agency shall then conduct a full and individual initial evaluation.

(4)Parent may request evaluation at any time. The parent of a child receiving general education interventions may request that the agency conduct a full and individual initial evaluation at any time during the implementation of such interventions.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-41.312

ARC 8387B, lAB 12/16/09, effective 1/20/10

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024