OK, so should this be an easy process since it's already in place? Just when I register them, mark that he does have one and give them a copy of it?

I have no idea, hun, but i wanted to :bump this so it would be seen!

Yep exactly. I made a few copies of ODS's and when I registered him, just gave them a copy. Also mark on the registration for any special needs there may be.

EFMP, you'll need to give a copy of the IEp to the case manager at the new base too.

Is the kiddo in the school system or early intervention? For early intervention your social worker can call ahead and let the office know your child is moving to the area and they can give you copies of all your childs paper work. For school system you need copies of all your childs paper work and have to contact the new school system. In both cases you may have to call daily to get your childs needs started in the new area.

When we moved from England to Arizona my Mom had to start ALL over for me and it took two years of basically going up to my elementary school every day to make them retest me and get my programs situated. Moving across state lines should not be AS hard but I would still have as MUCH information as possible and would expect it to take a few months to get back on track.

It's Gabe. He will be in 2nd grade next year.

That is one reason I am glad I am going to school online. I dont have to worry about my classes if I am trying to get things fixed for him.

Definitely a smart move to bring copies of the IEP yourself instead of waiting for the school to request it. I would find out who the new case manager will be and make contact with her/him to make sure they are implemeneting the IEP - I can't tell you how often a student transfers and it takes forever for people to realize that he has an IEP or that he's supposed to get speech or something. If he's within a six months or so of his triennial re-eval, I'd start talking to the case manager about the re-eval process too - it can really vary from district to district.

Definitely a smart move to bring copies of the IEP yourself instead of waiting for the school to request it. I would find out who the new case manager will be and make contact with her/him to make sure they are implemeneting the IEP - I can't tell you how often a student transfers and it takes forever for people to realize that he has an IEP or that he's supposed to get speech or something. If he's within a six months or so of his triennial re-eval, I'd start talking to the case manager about the re-eval process too - it can really vary from district to district.

It was setup in Jan and it supposed to re evaled in Jan. So, should I start talking about it when school starts and bugging them?

It was setup in Jan and it supposed to re evaled in Jan. So, should I start talking about it when school starts and bugging them?


The annual review is different than the triennial re-eval. Annual review is pretty standard but triennial re-eval is when they determine if he still qualifies for special ed services. In elementary school that usually means that he will take the academic test again, possibly the cognitive test and any other services (speech, OT, etc.) If the IEP was just developed for the first time in January, those tests are considered current and you are a long way from worrying about the triennial re-eval.

The annual review is different than the triennial re-eval. Annual review is pretty standard but triennial re-eval is when they determine if he still qualifies for special ed services. In elementary school that usually means that he will take the academic test again, possibly the cognitive test and any other services (speech, OT, etc.) If the IEP was just developed for the first time in January, those tests are considered current and you are a long way from worrying about the triennial re-eval.

Thanks. Here I have been thinking that we have to do the testing ALL over again. That is a relief. So what is it that they do at the annual review?

OK, so should this be an easy process since it's already in place? Just when I register them, mark that he does have one and give them a copy of it?

Yes :yes

That's what I did with Noah when we moved here. I gave the school all of his IEP's, including the most recent. I wanted them to see the progress he was making, plus I wanted to make sure that they had him pick up where he left off at his last school.

Thanks. Here I have been thinking that we have to do the testing ALL over again. That is a relief. So what is it that they do at the annual review?

They just update you on his progress, maybe do some minor tweaking to the IEP goals but they wouldn't change placement or discontinue services or anything.

They just update you on his progress, maybe do some minor tweaking to the IEP goals but they wouldn't change placement or discontinue services or anything.

Exactly!

I know at the DOD school here, they tweaked his IEP, but that was because he already achieved his goals on his last IEP.

Yeah, most schools honor the last school system's IEP and testing. They don't want to re-do the work. As long as you're happy with the IEP he has, it should (hopefully) be smooth sailing.

Yeah, most schools honor the last school system's IEP and testing. They don't want to re-do the work. As long as you're happy with the IEP he has, it should (hopefully) be smooth sailing.

Yea, I dont want them to change his IEP. This school bent over backwards and found loopholes EVERYWHERE to get him extra help in ALL areas. I am so thankful for that.

:yes I asked them that very question, when we did Ethan's ST orientation at our local elementary school. We were told that there shouldn't be any issues when transferring services with an updated/current IEP.

His entire cumulative folder should follow him from one school to the next. Make sure you mention it to his current school so they know they will have to send it to his new school.

When you register him, mention he is special needs and has an IEP. His new school should have to send for his records. But having a copy of his current IEP on hand would be a good idea. Sometimes it takes a while to get the records. His current IEP will have to be accepted by the school system here, and there's a good chance it won't since you are moving from so far away. His new teacher will have a certain amount of time to rewrite his IEP in the VA system and hold a meeting for you to sign it.

What is his current placement??

**When I say rewrite it, nothing on it has to change, and make that clear to the teacher. But his testing page will have to be updated to reflect the SOL's.

The annual review is different than the triennial re-eval. Annual review is pretty standard but triennial re-eval is when they determine if he still qualifies for special ed services. In elementary school that usually means that he will take the academic test again, possibly the cognitive test and any other services (speech, OT, etc.) If the IEP was just developed for the first time in January, those tests are considered current and you are a long way from worrying about the triennial re-eval.

Correct. The triennial is every 3 years. It's just to make sure he still qualifies for his current services.

His annual review means the teacher has to look at his current goals and determine whether he mastered them or not. If they aren't matered they should remain on the IEP. Goals may need to be added or removed depending on his progress. The teacher has to rewrite the entire IEP and a meeting will be held so he/she can go over it with you.

For your best interests, just make sure to take a copy of everything you have (his IEP, testing info, etc.). If you didn't keep copies, ask the district to make new copies for you. I can't tell you how many times I've seen children lose months of service, just because of a lack of communication between schools and/or parents.

Now, in Texas...I know that the school is required to have a transfer ARD (IEP) meeting withing 30 days of enrollment. That's usually a fast meeting, and they just continue to provide the same services received at the old school. Then, they will set up a "permanent ARD (IEP) meeting". At that one, the school will re-write the goals/objectives on their own forms. The teachers school will sometimes make minor changes...such as adding a goal or two...or something like that. More often than not, they're left the same.

Alexandra was right on target with her explanation of the annual vs. three year re-eval (names change from state to state...but the concept is always the same). :)