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IEP-Related Services

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Overview

School-based therapies, 1:1 aides, teacher trainings, and other supports fall under the umbrella of related services in an IEP. Parents can use these resources to understand the available options, how to request them in an IEP, and more about these valuable educational supports.

What services can I request in an IEP?

IEP services are meant to help a child make progress on their goals. In general, supplementary aids and services support a student in accessing the general education curriculum, while related services support a student in benefiting from special education. The list of available IEP related services is long; read our article What Are Related Services in an IEP? for all the details. You can also check out 5 Tips to Help Parents Request Services in an IEP.

Contents

Overview

What services can I request in an IEP?

What are the most common related services my child might receive?

How do I know if my child is receiving all the services they need?

How do I request a 1:1 aide for my child?

Related Services: The Basics

What Are Related Services in an IEP?

Types of Therapies: Glossary

Common IEP Related Services

What Is Occupational Therapy for Kids? - OT 101

Physical Therapy (PT) 101

Speech Therapy: What It Is and How It Works

What Qualifies a Student for a 1:1 Aide or Other Paraeducator

Individualized Health Plan (IHP) in an IEP

Parent and Teacher Training for IEPs

Parent Tips and Resources

5 Tips to Help Parents Request Services in an IEP

Extracurricular Rights 101

3 Tips from Parents for Advocating for Your Child in an IEP Meeting

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Parent Question

If the school only offers virtual therapy, will Medi-Cal pay for private therapy?

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How can my child get therapy through their school, like PT, OT, or speech therapy?

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Incorporating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in IEP Goals

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Can my child have an aide outside of the classroom?

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What do I do if my child needs a substitute aide?

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Can my child get IEP services if they're homeschooled?

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Can my child get a 1:1 aide if they're homeschooled?

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Can my child have a 1:1 aide on a school field trip?

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When Is a School Required to Pay for an Aide?

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What If the School Doesn’t Want the Aide Talking to You?

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What to Do if the School is Not Consistently Providing an Aide

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How to Ask for Teacher and Team Training in the IEP

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What to Do When Your Child Isn't Receiving IEP Services?

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Troubleshoot These 9 Common IEP Concerns

Parent Question

Can I request a specific gender for my child's 1:1 aide?

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Can my child get IEP services while in Home Hospital placement?

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What should I do if the school is taking a long time to implement my child's IEP services?

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School Specialists Glossary

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AI in Special Education

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How do I know my child is actually receiving their IEP services?

Parent Question

What if the school can't find a 1:1 aide for my child?

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What do I do if the school wants to reduce my child's service minutes?

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IEP Preparation for Students with an AAC Device

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Requesting a One-to-One Aide

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