In the ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) process, parents have a crucial and proactive role, ensuring that their child receives the appropriate educational services tailored to their specific needs. Here’s an overview of the parent's role in this context:
Advocacy: Parents are key advocates for their child, ensuring that the educational services and support provided are appropriate and effective.
Decision-Making: Parents are integral members of the ARD committee, involved in making decisions about their child's eligibility for special education, the development and revisions of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), educational placement, and the types of services the child will receive.
Providing Information: Parents contribute valuable information about their child's needs, strengths, and history, which is essential for the committee to consider in its planning and decision-making.
Review and Approval: Parents review and approve the IEP and are involved in the ongoing assessment of its effectiveness, suggesting modifications as needed based on their child’s progress or changing needs.
Collaboration: They collaborate with teachers, school administrators, and other professionals on the ARD committee to create a supportive educational environment for their child.
Monitoring Progress: Parents monitor their child’s progress toward IEP goals and participate in discussions about adjustments to the educational approach or goals as necessary.
Rights and Procedural Safeguards: Parents should be aware of their rights and procedural safeguards under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to ensure that these are upheld during the ARD process.
By playing these roles, parents help shape the educational experiences and outcomes for their child, ensuring that they receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
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