Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to Special Education. Please reach at [email protected] if you cannot find answers to your query.
1. What is Special Education?
Special education is tailored instruction and support provided to students with disabilities or learning challenges. It is designed to meet the unique needs of each student and help them achieve their educational goals.
2. How is a student identified for Special Education services?
A student is identified through a process called psychoeducational evaluation, which involves assessments by a multidisciplinary team, observations, and input from psychologists, parents and teachers.
3. What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
An IEP is a legally binding document that outlines the special education services, supports, and accommodations a student with disabilities will receive. It is developed collaboratively by school that includes educators, parents, and specialists.
4. What are the rights of parents in the Special Education process?
Parents have the right to be involved in all aspects of their child’s education, including the evaluation process, the development of the IEP, and decisions regarding placement. They also have the right to access their child’s educational records and request changes to the IEP.
5. What types of services are available through Special Education?
Services offered as part of special education by Taniya Ahuja are one-on-one remediation, online interventions, informal assessment, parent counselling and behaviour modification.
6. How is progress monitored in Special Education?
Progress is monitored through regular assessments, observations, and data collection. The IEP team reviews the student’s progress toward their goals at least once a year or monthly as per the school’s discretion and makes adjustments to the IEP as needed.
7. Can students with special needs be in a general education classroom?
Yes, many students with special needs are included in general education classrooms, often with support from special education teachers or aides. This is known as inclusion education.
8. How do I know if my child is making progress?
You can track your child’s progress through regular IEP meetings, progress reports, and communication with their teachers and specialists. The IEP should have specific goals, and progress toward these goals which are timely measured and reported to you.
9. How can you support your child’s learning at home?
Parents can support their child’s learning by maintaining open communication with teachers, reinforcing skills at home, using assistive technology, creating a structured routine, and staying informed about their child’s progress and needs.
10. Can a student be exited from Special Education services?
Yes, a student can be exited from special education services if they no longer meet the eligibility criteria or if they have achieved the goals outlined in their IEP. This decision is made by the IEP team, including the parents.
11. What types of special needs does Taniya Ahuja cater to?
She provides remediation services to children with a wide range of special needs, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and Down syndrome.
12. What age group does Taniya Ahuja work with?
She works with children from pre-school to high school.