Manifestation Determination
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Manifestation Determination is a review that occurs to determine if a specific inappropriate behavior was the result of the student’s disability. These reviews were first introduced to IDEA in 1997. In 2004, the process was simplified. Now, the meetings will only be held if a student’s placement is being changed or if the consequence was suspension for more than 10 days.
Who should be involved?
When should the review occur?
Purpose
Information to consider
-Reports from witnesses and participants
-Evaluations
-Teacher observations
Results
-Student returns to previous placement
-Student returns to previous placement
Manifestation Determination is an effective educational policy because it protects student's rights and eliminates unnecessary suspensions or other consequences. Also, it is a good way to monitor the connection between student's behavior and disability.
Who should be involved?
- School
- Parents
- Other members of IEPT
When should the review occur?
- Within 10 days after incident
Purpose
- If the behavior was a result of the student's disability
- If the behavior was a result of the school failing to implement the student's IEP
Information to consider
- Description of incident
-Reports from witnesses and participants
- Student records
-Evaluations
-Teacher observations
- Information provided by parents
Results
- Yes (school failure to implement IEP)
-Student returns to previous placement
- Yes (result of student's disability)
-Student returns to previous placement
- No
Manifestation Determination is an effective educational policy because it protects student's rights and eliminates unnecessary suspensions or other consequences. Also, it is a good way to monitor the connection between student's behavior and disability.
Resources
http://nichcy.org/schoolage/placement/disc-details/manifestation
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6322/
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6322/
Manifestation Determination Guide.pdf | |
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The Idea Amendment.pdf | |
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