How will my child’s (Individualized Education Plan) IEP be met?
In an effort to provide Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) and allow students to appropriately access curriculum during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Special Education Department will make reasonable, appropriate and good faith efforts to provide special education and related services support for students. Case managers will develop continuous learning opportunities through distance and/or e-learning instruction to support student IEP goals and objectives. Instruction, assistance, and communication will be provided throughout the regular school day using telephone, video conferencing, email, or any other platform necessary to meet student’s needs. All meetings will be held virtually through conference calls or video conferencing to practice social distancing.
Communication is key during this time, therefore, the case manager will be in continuous contact with the IEP team members to ensure services and instruction are reasonable and appropriate, as well as accommodations and modifications are being followed. Communication will occur on at least a weekly basis to ensure each student has adequate access to special education services and to provide support to students and families. Case managers are encouraged to be creative and understanding during this time because we realize that this is a unique and overwhelming situation, however, we are going to make good faith efforts to support students on IEP’s and to meet their needs to the best of our ability.
How will lessons be delivered to accommodate a 504 plan?
BSD #7 will continue to follow each student’s 504 plan as applicable to ensure that students have equitable access to the general education curriculum and instruction through the distance/e-learning plan. 504 plan revisions can occur to accommodate virtual learning as needed.
