April 22, 2021

Ep. 17: Special Education Recovery Services and Legal Support for Students on IEPs in the age of COVID

Ep. 17:  Special Education Recovery Services and Legal Support for Students on IEPs in the age of COVID

In this episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we are talking about educational support and recovery services for students in pandemic times and the age of COVID. Many parents and children involved in Special Education and general education services are concerned in some way about academic regression, staying on track and progressing forward.

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Autism Empowerment Podcast

In this episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we are talking about educational support and recovery services for students in pandemic times and the age of COVID. Many parents and children involved in Special Education and general education services are concerned in some way about academic regression, staying on track and progressing forward. 

For students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, we’re going to take a look at options available for students to catch up. We'll explore the differences between Compensatory Education, Recovery Services (a new term) and Extended School Year Services. We're going to discuss when a student might qualify and how each service may help support children on the autism spectrum and with other learning disabilities.

References:

Recovery Services in the Age of COVID by Diane Wiscarson and Taylar Vajda, Wiscarson Law (Spectrum Life Magazine Winter 2020-21)

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy

ED COVID-19 Handbook: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students Needs (released April 2021)

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - US Department of Education

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - US Department of Education

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