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1. Discuss two strategies teachers can implement to proactively collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, and parents to ensure early identification and evaluation of students who may require special education services under the Child Find mandate (Birth-3) or RTI (Grades K-12).
2. Discuss why it is important for general education teachers to understand the IEP process and their role within it. Explain how an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) differs from an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a 504 plan. Select one and share what you think is the most crucial aspect of the legal document for a general education teacher to understand.