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Inappropriate behavior is often associated with individuals
with learning disabilities. Excessive stress, repeated failure,
and low self-esteem often contribute to unacceptable behaviors
in this population.
Children with Behavioral Issues
In addition to planning the educational program for children
with learning disabilities, the Individualized Education Program
(IEP) Team, required by the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), the federal special education law, must
also address disciplinary issues.
IDEA includes provisions that focus on individual children.
If a child has behavior problems that interfere with his or
her learning or the learning of others, the IEP team must
consider whether strategies, including positive behavioral
interventions and supports, are needed to address the behavior.
If the IEP team determines that such services are needed,
they must be added to the IEP and these services must be provided.
The U.S. Department of Education supports a number of activities
such as training institutes, conferences, clearinghouses and
other technical assistance and research activities to help
school personnel appropriately address behavioral concerns
for children with disabilities.
Parents must become informed about the requirements of IDEA
regarding behavior and school discipline in order to be effective
members of the IEP Team developing behavioral intervention
plans on behalf of their child.
Resources
Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Advocacy
Handbook: A Parents Guide for Special Education
Still
a Good IDEA-The Manual for Parents and Students About Special
Education Services in Texas
Technical Assistance
Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
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