Service Minutes
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The specific amount of time (in minutes per week or month) that each special education or related service will be provided, as documented in the IEP. Service minutes must be clearly stated — for example, "30 minutes of speech therapy, 2 times per week." Vague language like "as needed" is not acceptable.
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A written plan developed for each child eligible for special education services. The IEP describes the child's present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the special education and related services to be provided, and how progress will be measured. It is a legally binding document that schools must follow.
Supportive services required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education. Examples include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, transportation, school health services, social work, and parent counseling and training.
Instruction that is adapted in content, methodology, or delivery to address the unique needs of a child with a disability and ensure access to the general curriculum. SDI is the core of what makes special education "special" — it is instruction specifically tailored to the individual child.
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