student from their peers to receive instruction. Written descriptions are NOT required for options on the continuum that are more restrictive than the one accepted by the IEP team. Copying and pasting the same reject statement for each option on the continuum is not acceptable. Each option is different and the reason for rejection should reflect as such. For Example: General classroom with modifications: Rejected Describe why – Resource room: Rejected Describe why – Self-contained classroom: Accepted Describe why – STOP justifications may include a combination of the following: Acceptable Clearly outlines the group’s discussion and serious consideration Goes beyond description of a preferred option such as "student better ratio than this option can provide" and tells why this is essential to student's unique learning needs and describes those needs Unacceptable Justifications: Reflect nonacademic reason Reflect non-individualized reason Reflect administrative convenience Reflect decision based on disability category Are identical to all other students in that placement Are based on availability of related services Are based on availability of services Are based on availability of space to Appendix: for Placement examples” “Justification Potential Harmful Effects: In addition, the team must discuss the potential harmful effects of the accepted special education placement. If the team’s discussion addressed the potential harmful effects of the special education placement, check the box. Directions for Completing ESY The district provide extended school ARSD 24:05:25:26. Extended school year authorized. year services to eligible children if the IEP team determines on an individual basis that such services are necessary for the provision of FAPE. An IEP pursuant to chapter 24:05:27 shall be developed and implemented by the IEP team that
student from their peers to receive instruction. Written descriptions are NOT required for options on the continuum that are more restrictive than the one accepted by the IEP team. Copying and pasting the same reject statement for each option on the continuum is not acceptable. Each option is different and the reason for rejection should reflect as such. For Example: General classroom with modifications: Rejected – Describe why Resource room: Rejected – Describe why Self-contained classroom: Accepted – Describe why STOP Acceptable justifications may include a combination of the following: Clearly outlines the group’s discussion and serious consideration Goes beyond description of a preferred option such as "student better ratio than this option can provide" and tells why this is essential to student's unique learning needs and describes those needs Unacceptable Justifications: Reflect nonacademic reason Reflect non-individualized reason Reflect administrative convenience Reflect decision based on disability category Are identical to all other students in that placement Are based on availability of related services Are based on availability of services Are based on availability of space to Appendix: “Justification for Placement examples” Potential Harmful Effects: In addition, the team must discuss the potential harmful effects of the accepted special education placement. If the team’s discussion addressed the potential harmful effects of the special education placement, check the box. Directions for Completing ESY ARSD 24:05:25:26. Extended school year authorized. The district provide extended school year services to eligible children if the IEP team determines on an individual basis that such services are necessary for the provision of FAPE. An IEP pursuant to chapter 24:05:27 shall be developed and implemented by the IEP team that
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