Question: What is the IDEA and the IEP
Answer: For general IDEA information, see this site:
NICHCY on IDEA - Section of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilites website, focused on current IDEA information. Includes a training package.
For deaf-specific IDEA information, see these sites:
- Does My Deaf/HOH Child Need an IEP? - What happens when a hearing impaired child who has succeeded because of early intervention, is denied special education services. Includes a case study.
- How the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Applies to Deaf/HOH Students - Long, fully detailed document that explains the IDEA and how it applies to students with hearing loss. Document is available in both HTML format and a downloadable PDF format.
- IDEA Advocacy for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (compare prices)- Self explanatory title of a book by Bonnie Tucker.
