Educational Benefit Review Process

17 May 2012

Background

As a result of a 1982 lawsuit that raised the question of “educational benefit,” the California Department of Education developed a process for reasonably calculating “educational benefit.” The process involves reviewing student records through a structured, reflective format that ultimately examines the impact an IEP has on the yearly progress made by a student with special needs by examining the alignment of assessment, present levels of performance, the Individualized Education Program(IEP) goals and objectives, and the supports and services provided. The examination occurs within a single IEP and a comparison of IEPs across a three-year period.

Educational Benefit Review Process Background - As a result of a 1982 lawsuit that raised the question of “educational benefit,” the California Department of Education developed a process for reasonably calculating “educational benefit.” The process involves reviewing student records through a structured, reflective format that ultimately examines the impact an IEP has on the yearly progress made by a student with special needs by examining the alignment of assessment, present levels of performance, the Individualized Education Program(IEP) goals and objectives, and the supports and services provided. The examination occurs within a single IEP and a comparison of IEPs across a three-year period .......

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