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Iowa Department of Education
Special education policy and practice for Iowa schools
The Iowa Department of Education supports Iowa's schools and districts. Its Division of Special Education hosts the Special Education Policy and Practice webinar series, helping administrators with special education responsibilities understand and apply important and emerging special education policies in Iowa schools.
educate.iowa.gov ↗Upcoming webinars
- Wed, September 9
Prior Written Notices
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: what administrators need to know about Prior Written Notices, with time for questions to the Division of Special Education team.
- Wed, October 14
IEP Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: clarifying the roles and responsibilities of IEP team members and how to apply them in Iowa schools.
- Wed, November 18
Appropriate Duties of Paraeducators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: guidance on the appropriate duties of paraeducators supporting students with disabilities.
- Wed, December 9
Accessible Educational Materials
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: policies and practices for providing Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) to learners in Iowa schools.
- Wed, January 13
A Deeper Dive into Secondary Transition
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: a deeper look at secondary transition planning and requirements for students with IEPs.
- Wed, February 10
Manifestation Determination, Part 1
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: part one of a two-part session on manifestation determination requirements and processes.
- Wed, March 10
Manifestation Determination, Part 2
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: part two of the manifestation determination series, applying the requirements in practice.
- Wed, April 14
Continuum of Services
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: understanding the continuum of special education services and placement decisions.
- Wed, May 12
General Supervision for Learners Outside of Your District
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: general supervision responsibilities for learners served outside your district.
- Wed, June 9
Lessons Learned from the Field
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: lessons learned from the field during the 2026-27 school year, with questions for the Division of Special Education team.