Special Education

With over 20 years of experience working in public schools, we have developed a thorough understanding of the special education system, special education laws, and the safeguards that protect your child’s educational rights. Whether you are just starting to navigate this system and need guidance on where to begin, or your child has been receiving special education services for years, RVA Learning Partners is here to provide the support and assistance you need to ensure educational success for your child.

We support your family with kindness and care as we help you acquire the services your child with disabilities needs to thrive. Here are some of the ways we can support your child.

  • This is the first step in the special education process where a referral is made to see if special education services are needed.

  • These are the next steps in the special education process where testing results will be reviewed you will find out if your child qualifies for special education services.

  • Children who qualify for special education services will get an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The IEP will outline the child’s specific needs, goals, service time, accommodations, and placement. IEPs include specially designed instruction for the child.

  • Extended School Year is an option for students with disabilities who may lose the skills they have gained if they have a break in instruction.

  • Compensatory IEP time is when a student should have received special education services but did not and additional service time is needed to fulfill the child’s IEP requirements.

  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is a program for children who are not yet school-aged and have a disability.

  • A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is completed to find out the reasons behind a child’s challenging behaviors. The results from the FBA are often used to make a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

  • A Behavior Intervention Plan uses information gathered from the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to support children in changing difficult or challenging behavior into more positive and appropriate behavior.

  • 504 plans are for students with disabilities who need accommodations but do not require specially designed instruction.