Students with disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate public education. These students also have rights under ADA for effective communication, equal to that of their non-disabled peers. The case of Miguel Perez illustrates how th eSpecial Education referral, assessment, eligibility and IEP development process can break down when the IDEA safeguards are not heeded. We will discuss the case, lessons learned, strategies to avoid, as well as other issues that have emanated from overly inclusive practices. 

Here's what's covered:

1. Two strategies to advocate for appropriate services and placement in the eligibility and IEP meeting.

2. Pertinent components of the Perez case.

3. Three strategies a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing can implement to avoid the Perez situation from reoccurring.

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