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Alabama Procedural Safeguards: Parent Rights

Please click the links below for the Alabama State Department of Education's Special Education Services overview of Alabama's Procedural Safeguards Special Education Parent Rights. Each video is between three to six minutes long and provides an overview of each section. The full document is included below. Please contact your school's Student Services Facilitator (SSF) for more information regarding Special Education Parent Rights. 

Alabama Procedural Safeguards: Special Education Parent Rights Overview

Alabama Procedural Safeguards: Special Education Parent Rights- Prior Written Notice

Alabama Procedural Safeguards: Special Education Parent Rights-Informed Parent Consent

Alabama Procedural Safeguards: Special Education Parent Rights- Independent Education Evaluation

Alabama Procedural Safeguards: Special Education Parent Rights- Discipline

Alabama Procedural Safeguards: Special Education Parent Rights- Access to Records

Navigating the IEP: Parent Guides and Tips

ALSDE: Mastering the Maze

"Mastering the Maze" is Alabama’s procedural guide designed to help administrators, teachers, and parents navigate the special education process, including understanding a child’s rights, the Individualized Education Program (IEP), and available support services. This guide empowers everyone with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate effectively for our students' educational success. 

Process 1: Referral through IEP Implementation

Process 2: Reevaluation to Determine Continued Eligibility

Process 3: Amendments to the Annual IEP