Federal Categories of Special Education

Facts about the characteristics of students in the 14 special education categories: Below is a table that describes the 14 special education categories in more depth:
 * Nation's education law for individuals with disabilities = Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
 * IDEA - makes special education and other related services available in public education to children with disabilities.
 * The nation's description about the 14 special education categories help guide states on how they define disabilities & who is eligible to receive a free and appropriate public education
 * In order to meet criteria for receiving special education services, a child's education performance must be ADVERSELY affected due to their disability.
 * Website that gives more information on IDEA and the 14 special education categories a child may fall under to receive special education services: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/categories/