Return-Path: <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id eAREXv911886; Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:33:57 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:33:57 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <AD5E58DFD6B0D411813300508BDFAF103F7613@WDCROBEXC02> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Young, Glenn" <Glenn_Young@ed.gov> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-LD:3293] RE: IEP's for Adult Literacy programs in Correctio X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21) Status: O Content-Length: 2904 Lines: 66 While I agree that we need to look at issues of individiualizing program design I have a problem with two points in Bob's message 1) a "standard IEP" is a contradiction in terms - an IEP is based on the needs of the individual and therefore making it "standard" defeats the purpose of individualization. Perhaps we can be in agreement if we say "develop a standard process for the development of IEP ..." but that leads to my second point. 2) There is no "special education" for persons out of school - IDEA only covers those 22 and under without a high school degree, and who have disabilities, and in school ... that does not describe the population of adult since adult basic ED requires the person to be 16 and older, and out of secondary school and without a high school diploma .... THEREFORE the applicable laws for the adult basic education population is ADA and the Rehab Act, Sect 504 and others sections in the 500 section based on the particular issue involved, as well as the new regulation for Section 188 of WIA. None of these laws speak about ther right to IEPs... which is strickly an IDEA term. The basis for addressing needs under these laws is "reasonable accommodations." Therefore, while I strongly support the notion of individulization of education approaches, and the use of appropriate education interventions, includinge accommodations and assistive technology, I am requesting that we don't confuse matters more by using terms that are very specific under certain laws for situations that they don't really apply and can confuse matter more. Therefore, I am suggesting that we don't think of the issues as "special education, and IEPs" but as "accommodations" based on ADA/Rehab Act/Sec 188. It is not only more accurate under law ... it also helps the consumer to better understand the laws that they can receive protections under ... and for the most part, it is not IDEA. Glenn Young OVAE -----Original Message----- From: Esliger, Robert J. [mailto:reslige@mail1.ade.state.az.us] Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 4:29 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-LD:3286] IEP's for Adult Literacy programs in Corrections Has anyone developed an IEP for Adults in corrections who are having learning difficulties and/or for adults in ABE/GED/ESOL programs? I would appreciate seeing what has been developed as it doesn't make sense to spend hours re-inventing the wheel... it's time to start getting a functional, workable, and perhaps standard IEP in place for our adult learners in our programs... Thoughts? Items to share? Bob J. Robert (Bob) Esliger Educational Program Specialist Arizona Department of Education - Division of Adult Education 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Office: 602-364-4030 Fax: 602-542-1611 Check out the SOLA Website: http://www.ade.az.gov/adult-ed/SOLA/ <http://www.ade.az.gov/adult-ed/SOLA/>
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