ERIC Number: ED473004
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2000-May
Pages: 9
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Psychological Services as Related Services. Revised. Technical Assistance Paper.
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services.
This paper is intended to clarify for Florida school districts the nature of psychological services as a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Florida law. Following a brief section on the legal meaning of "related services" and "special education services" the paper offers eight questions and answers: (1) What is the definition of psychological services?; (2) Who provides psychological services?; (3) How are psychological services delivered?; (4) Are psychological services limited to testing activities?; (5) How do we decide which psychological services to provide to students with disabilities?; (6) What are examples of each of these types of psychological services?; (7) When are psychological services required for students with disabilities?; and (8) Are psychological services available to students who do not have disabilities? (DB)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility, Psychological Services, Pupil Personnel Services, Related Services (Special Education)
Florida State Dept. of Education, Clearinghouse Information Center, Rm. 628 Turlington Bldg., 325 W. Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400. Tel: 850-488-1879; Fax: 850-487-2679; e-mail: cicbiscs@mail.doe.state.fl.us. For full text: http://www.firn.edu/doe/commhome/toc-indx.htm.
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services.
Identifiers - Location: Florida
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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