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Related services are the developmental, corrective, and supportive services your child needs to meet the measurable goals in the IEP and receive a free, appropriate public education (FAPE).
Related services include, but are not limited to:
- Speech-language and audiology services
- Interpreting services
- Psychological services and social work services in schools
- Counseling services and rehabilitation counseling
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, orientation and mobility services
- Recreation and therapeutic recreation
- Early identification and assessment of disabilities in children
- School health and school nurse services
- Medical services for diagnostic or evaluation purposes
- Parent and teacher training
Your child's IEP should include the frequency, duration, location, and projected dates for each related service.
The model IEP form published by the U.S. Department of Education provides the format to record required information about related services. |
Legal Resources
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition.
Chapter 4 is an Overview of IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA with analysis and commentary. Chapter 5 is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act with extensive commentary and analysis. Chapter 6 is the IDEA Regulations (34 C.F.R. Section 300.320).
IDEA
20 U.S.C. § 1401(26)
20 U.S.C. § 1401(29)
20 U.S.C. § 1401(33)
20 U.S.C.§ 1414(d)
Model IEP Form
IDEA Regulations
34 C.F.R. §300.34
34 C.F.R. §300.39
34 C.F.R. §300.42
34 C.F.R. §300.320
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition, is available in the Wrightslaw Store.
Wrightslaw: All About IEPs Chapter 5 - Related Services, Supplementary Aids & Services
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