Free and Appropriate Public Education Team
(Education Team)
This team focuses on advocating for children with
disabilities who are seeking a least restrictive placement, experiencing
discrimination due to healthcare needs and assistive technology rights.Click
here for a detailed list of P&A's
2008-2009 Priorities. Priorities specific to students with disabilities are
listed under FAPE's Team Plan.
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Education Team's Vision: |
There is full participation of students with disabilities in the public school
system.
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ED Team's
current priorities include: |
Students with disabilities in the public school system will receive appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) evaluations, devices and supportive services.*
Students with disabilities in the public school system will be placed in the least restrictive environment (LRE).*
Students with disabilities in the public school system who have health care needs will receive the health related services, accommodations or assistance with self-care they require in the least-restrictive environment.*
*Case Selection criteria must be met in order for P&A to consider case representation (see below). Click here to view
current 2008-2009 priorities in detail.
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Education Team Case Selection Criteria: |
While presentation of a priority issue will be a major factor considered in deciding to accept a particular case, other factors will also be considered:
- Legal merit and likelihood of success;
- Attractiveness to private attorneys or others who might provide representation;
- Whether P&A has sufficient resources available to provide high quality representation; and
- Capacity of the individual for self-advocacy.
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