Three changes in educating children with exceptionalities because of idea are: Free appropriate public education, appropriate evaluation and individualized education plan.
Not all children can qualify for services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). The child must have one of the 13 disability categories, and be eligible according with their standards.
After getting the green light, a school team will develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to the child, which is a legal document that include information about the child’s educational goals, and the support the school will provide.
