Students that are systems impacted are at times also receiving special education services. During this training, you will learn what special education is and the overlap between special education and foster care/juvenile justice. We will discuss what an IEP is and how a student qualifies. You will also learn the difference between an IEP and a section 504 plan and frequently asked questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how their student may qualify for special education services
• Understand the language of special education
• How special education and 504 plans differ
• Considerations related to special education and systems impacted students