Tiffany Robbins
Grand Canyon University ECU - 220 Lauren Gomez October 19, 2025
Introduction
This guide provides a comprehensive summary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), focusing on Parts A, B, and C. It is designed to help new early childhood teachers understand eligibility, services, parental rights, and funding processes to support children with disabilities and their families.
Reference Guide
IDEA Part A: General Provisions
IDEA Part C Services for Infants & Toddlers (Birth – 2)
IDEA Part B: Service Children Ages 3-21
Part A – outlines the definition, purposes, and foundation of IDEA. It helps to establish the importance of providing free appropriate public education (FAPE) to all children with disabilities and defines key terms used throughout the law.
IDEA Parts A, B, and C for Early Childhood Teachers
Part B - covers the educational requirements for children and youth aged 3 through 21. This section mandates that public schools provide special education and related services tailored to individual needs through an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Part C – addresses early intervention services for infants and toddlers, covering birth to age two who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Services are delivered through the child's Individualized Family Service Plan and extensive family involvement.
Eligibility Criteria, Types of Services, & Service Setting
Eligibility Criteria
Service Setting
Types of Services
First :a referral along with parental consent, Second: a comprehensive and multidisciplinary evaluation Third : Results reviews by an early intervention team (including parents) This process helps to decide if the child qualifies for services and develop an appropriate plan
All services provided will be delivered in the least restrictive environment (LRE) appropriate for the child. This may include a regular classroom, special education classroom, home setting, or community-based environment (such as a park), depending on the child's individual needs.
Services vary depending on each child's needs. Services may include specialized instructions, speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or even counseling. Each service provided depends on the child's unique needs as identified in their IEP (Part B) and IFSP (Part C)
Parental Rights & System of Payment / IDEA Funding
System of Payment / IDEA Funding
Parental Rights
Schools receive federal funds through IDEA, which are allocated to states and local districts to support eligible children. These funds help cover the cost of special education and related services, ensuring access to FAPE at no cost to families.
Parents have the right to participate in meetings, access educational records, provide or deny consent, and resolve disputes through mediation or due process hearings. Their involvement is central to the IDEA process.
Resources for Mississippi Families
Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center
http://www.mspti.org/
https://mdek12.org/specialeducation/
Provides families with information, resources, support, and training that enable parents to help their child achieve their educational goals. This organization also helps families understand how to support their child in leading a productive and independent adult life.
Families can find information on special education policies, parent guides, contacts for local resources, and updates about state programs and services
References
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). (n.d.). https://peatc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FAPE-Free-Appropriate-Public-Education.pdf
MS PTI. (2023). Mspti.org. http://www.mspti.org/
Special Education – Mississippi Department of Education. (2024). Mdek12.org. https://mdek12.org/specialeducation/
U.S. Department of Education. (2024). Disability Discrimination: Providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/disability-discrimination/disability-discrimination-key-issues/disability-discrimination-providing-free-appropriate-public-education-fape
U.S. Department of Education. (2025). Individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA). U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/idea
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Tiffany Robbins
Grand Canyon University ECU - 220 Lauren Gomez October 19, 2025
Introduction
This guide provides a comprehensive summary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), focusing on Parts A, B, and C. It is designed to help new early childhood teachers understand eligibility, services, parental rights, and funding processes to support children with disabilities and their families.
Reference Guide
IDEA Part A: General Provisions
IDEA Part C Services for Infants & Toddlers (Birth – 2)
IDEA Part B: Service Children Ages 3-21
Part A – outlines the definition, purposes, and foundation of IDEA. It helps to establish the importance of providing free appropriate public education (FAPE) to all children with disabilities and defines key terms used throughout the law.
IDEA Parts A, B, and C for Early Childhood Teachers
Part B - covers the educational requirements for children and youth aged 3 through 21. This section mandates that public schools provide special education and related services tailored to individual needs through an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Part C – addresses early intervention services for infants and toddlers, covering birth to age two who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Services are delivered through the child's Individualized Family Service Plan and extensive family involvement.
Eligibility Criteria, Types of Services, & Service Setting
Eligibility Criteria
Service Setting
Types of Services
First :a referral along with parental consent, Second: a comprehensive and multidisciplinary evaluation Third : Results reviews by an early intervention team (including parents) This process helps to decide if the child qualifies for services and develop an appropriate plan
All services provided will be delivered in the least restrictive environment (LRE) appropriate for the child. This may include a regular classroom, special education classroom, home setting, or community-based environment (such as a park), depending on the child's individual needs.
Services vary depending on each child's needs. Services may include specialized instructions, speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or even counseling. Each service provided depends on the child's unique needs as identified in their IEP (Part B) and IFSP (Part C)
Parental Rights & System of Payment / IDEA Funding
System of Payment / IDEA Funding
Parental Rights
Schools receive federal funds through IDEA, which are allocated to states and local districts to support eligible children. These funds help cover the cost of special education and related services, ensuring access to FAPE at no cost to families.
Parents have the right to participate in meetings, access educational records, provide or deny consent, and resolve disputes through mediation or due process hearings. Their involvement is central to the IDEA process.
Resources for Mississippi Families
Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center
http://www.mspti.org/
https://mdek12.org/specialeducation/
Provides families with information, resources, support, and training that enable parents to help their child achieve their educational goals. This organization also helps families understand how to support their child in leading a productive and independent adult life.
Families can find information on special education policies, parent guides, contacts for local resources, and updates about state programs and services
References
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). (n.d.). https://peatc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FAPE-Free-Appropriate-Public-Education.pdf
MS PTI. (2023). Mspti.org. http://www.mspti.org/
Special Education – Mississippi Department of Education. (2024). Mdek12.org. https://mdek12.org/specialeducation/
U.S. Department of Education. (2024). Disability Discrimination: Providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/disability-discrimination/disability-discrimination-key-issues/disability-discrimination-providing-free-appropriate-public-education-fape
U.S. Department of Education. (2025). Individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA). U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/idea