The special education process can be overwhelming for both parents and educators. For example, differentiating between IFSPs, IEPs, and 504s can be difficult. The classroom teacher is a member of the interdisciplinary team, and it is important for the teacher to have a general understanding of IFSPs, IEPs, and 504s. The interdisciplinary team includes the grade level teacher, special education teacher, district representative, school psychologist/specialist, the parents, and the student (when it is appropriate).

For this assignment, create a 12-15 slide digital presentation for an upcoming professional development.

Include the following in the presentation:

• Explanations of IDEA, IFSPs, IEPs, and 504 plans and how they differ from each other.
• General processes for special education identification, including Child Find, parent referral, and school referral.
• Roles family, the school, and/or district faculty and staff play in identification, support, and reporting, as well as the meaning of service delivery.
• Methods of communication with families regarding the process of special education identification.
• A title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.

Support your presentation with 3-5 scholarly references.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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