Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Education on the ARRA and new funding for programs under Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Briefing on the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Transcript of an April 2002 briefing by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and recommendations about improving IDEA.
Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
Categories of Disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
There are 14 primary disabilities included in the IDEA under the definition of child with a disability. These definitions guide how states define disability, and determine eligibility for a free public education under special education laws.
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Technical assistance for state departments of education, parents and school administrators using mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs.
Council for Exceptional Children Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Information
Department of Education's Performance & Accountability Reports
Early Intervention Services for Children Birth Through Age 2
Educating Students with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about educating children with disabilities, including the differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Family & Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE)
Information and training, about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA '04) for families and advocates and referrals to national, state, and local disability organizations and advocates.
Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.
Guide to the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Assists educators, parents and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding IEPs for children with disabilities.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Burden of Proof: On Parents or Schools?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Information
Information and resources about the IDEA from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY).
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Partnership Web Site
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Procedural Safeguards & Due Process
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Eligibility, IEPs & Placement
Find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the government's legal newspaper.
Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools
An online resource designed to help school district officials and parents understand how the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides for students with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private elementary schools and secondary schools. Document is in Word format.