The IDEA 2004 training curriculum has five modules and the following themes:

• Theme A: Welcome to IDEA The two modules under Theme A look at IDEA broadly, highlighting the top 10 basics of special education and the key changes in the law and regulations brought about by IDEA 2004.
• Theme B: IDEA and General Education The six modules under Theme B focus on how IDEA aligns with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and emphasizes access to and participation in the general education curriculum for children with disabilities.
• Theme C: Evaluating Children for Disability The three modules under Theme C look closely at what IDEA requires when children are evaluated to determine if they have a disability and if they are eligible for special education and related services.
• Theme D: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) The IEP is a cornerstone in the education of every child with a disability. The five modules in Theme D examine what the IEP is, who develops it, what this important document must contain, how decisions about a child's placement are made, and how it's changed (as well as remained the same) under IDEA 2004.
• Theme E: Procedural Safeguards Prior written notice, informed written consent, access to records, dispute resolution, and discipline are critical elements in IDEA. These, and many additional protections, are covered in the three modules in Theme E.

Additional themes are planned for the future, including those addressing early childhood, administration of IDEA, and monitoring and supervision. More>>