If you have a child with a special medical or educational need,
please see Special Needs Identification Program (SNIP) under the FAMILY ISSUES
section of this book. Be sure to bring all your SNIP records with
you.
If you have a child who has an educational need which is being met
at his/her current school, there are several steps that should be taken before
you PCS.
a) If your child has an Individual Educational Profile (IEP),
make sure that you bring the IEP and accompanying paperwork with
you. It is a federal law that your new school system honor that
plan.
b) If your child has been identified for or is receiving special
help in school with such areas as reading, speech, etc. but does not have an
IEP, be sure the school gives you copies of the most recent testing, the
permission to place form parents sign, and any pertinent data and forms which
will help your new school provide the assistance your child needs. The more
prepared you are with an educational history and the accompanying paperwork, the
quicker and easier it will be for your new school system to meet your child's
needs.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM:
Appointments are
required, no referrals necessary.
This service is designed to allow
special consideration in ensuring services for family members are maintained at
each assignment. Eligible persons include active duty members with
family members having physical, emotional, mental, or special education
needs. Assistance with obtaining the following services is also
available: information, referral, rehabilitation, special education, therapy,
and support organizations.