Transporting Students with Special Needs: The Basics

Description:

This lesson discusses the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) on transportation systems. It identifies members of an effective transportation team for students with special needs and discusses information that needs to be communicated among team members. Guidelines and general responsibilities for transporting students with special needs are also identified.

Objectives:

RECALL the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) on transportation systems.

IDENTIFY members of an effective transportation team for students with special needs.

RECALL information that should be communicated among transportation team members.

RECALL guidelines and general responsibilities pertaining to bus operators and attendants when transporting students with special needs.