LEA- Role and Responsibility

LEA is an acronym for ______.

• Lead Education Association

• Lead Environmental Associate

• Local Education Agency

• Limited Educational Access

It is solely up to the LEA as to the outcome of the IEP meeting.

• True

• False

Which is true in regards to the LEA representative?

• The LEA is qualified to provide or supervise the provision of specially designed instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

• The LEA is knowledgeable abut the general education curriculum.

• The LEA is knowledgeable about the resources of the public agency.

• All of the above.

School counselors can serve as LEAs.

• True

• False

LEAs are busy. It is understandable if they do not stay for the entire meeting.

• True

• False

LEAs should have knowledge of discipline procedures. Students with disabilities are required to have a change in placement after _______.

• 10 days of suspension and/or 30 days of absences.

• 30 days of absences.

• 10 days of absences.

• 10 days of suspension or expulsion.

The LEA’s role in IEP meetings is not just administrative. It is deeply involved in the educational and developmental progress of the student.

• True

• False

The legal and ethical responsibilities of LEAs in special education are intertwined.

• True

• False

Collaboration between LEAs, educators, and parents is fundamental. It ensures that IEPs are not only compliant with legal standards but are also tailored to the unique needs of each student.

• True

• False

Which is a primary challenge for LEAs in regards to special education?

• Meeting with parents

• Writing IEPs

• Limited resources

• Social Media