Inclusive Education Project Podcast

As a much-needed tangent from our eligibility series, today’s topic is manifestation determination meetings. We have mentioned it in previous episodes in passing, but we will take a closer look in today’s episode. We will discuss what it is, how it relates to eligibility, and what it means for schools and parents. Join us to learn more!Show Highlights:What the law says about misbehavior and manifestation determination of a student with an IEPWhy a manifestation determination meeting is essentially another kind of IEP meetingWhy an assessment should be done prior to a manifestation determination meeting to evaluate the student’s history, circumstances, etc. How behaviors should be evaluated in terms of the child’s disabilities, regardless of their eligibility categoryWhat the law allows school districts to do in determining if a behavior is a manifestation of the student’s disabilityHow the manifestation determination meeting can lead to a new placement for the child and/or expulsionWhat parents should do