Information & Resources

Do you have questions about your child’s IEP goals and how they help support learning and progress? This brief explains what IEP goals and objectives are, how they are developed based on your child’s individual needs, and how progress toward those goals is measured. It also explains your important role as a parent, provides questions to ask, and offers helpful tips for working together with the school team to develop meaningful goals and support your child’s continued growth and success.

Do you have questions about your child’s IEP goals and how they help support learning and progress? This brief explains what IEP goals and objectives are, how they are developed based on your child’s individual needs, and how progress toward those goals is measured. It also explains your important role as a parent, provides questions to ask, and offers helpful tips for working together with the school team to develop meaningful goals and support your child’s continued growth and success.

Do you have questions about the special education evaluation or reevaluation process? This brief explains what evaluations and reevaluations are, what information the school team may consider, and how the results help guide eligibility, services, and supports. It also explains your role as a parent, questions you can ask, and tips for working together with the school team to better understand your child’s strengths and needs.

Do you have questions about your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or want to better understand what it includes? This brief explains the important parts of an IEP, including goals, special education services, accommodations, and how your child’s progress is measured. It also explains your important role as a parent, provides questions to ask during IEP meetings, and offers practical tips for working together with the school team to support your child’s learning and success.

Do you have questions about your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or want to better understand what it includes? This brief explains the important parts of an IEP, including goals, special education services, accommodations, and how your child’s progress is measured. It also explains your important role as a parent, provides questions to ask during IEP meetings, and offers practical tips for working together with the school team to support your child’s learning and success.

Have you heard the terms accommodations and modifications during an IEP meeting and wondered what they mean? This brief explains the difference between accommodations and modifications, provides examples of each, and helps parents understand how these supports affect their child’s learning. It also includes questions to ask, helpful parent tips, and information to support working together with the school team to make decisions that meet your child’s individual needs.

Does your child need help in school, but does not qualify for special education services? Section 504 is a federally mandated law that has been put in place to help these students both in school and beyond.

Do you have questions about whether your child qualifies for special education services? This brief explains the three requirements for IEP eligibility, how you and the school team review evaluation results, and how to request an evaluation. It also describes what happens if your child qualifies or does not qualify, questions you can ask, and tips for working together with the school team to understand your child’s needs and available supports.

Choosing the right school is an important decision for your family. Learn about school choice options in South Dakota, what to consider when comparing schools, and important questions to ask—especially if your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, or other support needs.