Essential Elements of School-Based Physical Therapy Practice

Course overview

What does PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) require of those providing special education and related services to students with disabilities in schools? A key element is the Individualized Education Program (IEP) which is developed by the IEP team. Physical therapists must understand their role on the IEP team and how to advocate for needed student services. IDEA also includes a number of other provisions which therapists must comprehend to be successful service providers and collaborative team members.