Group Presentations: Arwen, Don, Stephanie

Worksheet for Discussion:

1) What is it meant by “Related Services”? What services are included in this description?

2) Who is responsible for providing related services? Are there exceptions to this?

3) How do the court case briefs relate to FAPE under IDEA and other special education legislation law? Refer to Oberti v. Board of Education and Department of Education, State of Hawaii v. Katherine D.

4) The question of whether a medical issue is considered a related service or not is often raised in court cases. Refer to Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F. and Irving Independent School District v. Tatro court cases. Who decides? How is it decided? What factors come into play?