Be ure to read it and have it explained if it is not clear. It is hoped that IDEA will assure you and your child of your rights. The IFSP and IEP processes are designed to encourage school districts to learn about the options and specialized personnel which they will need to provide to help your child. If you do approve of the placement, goals and services in your IFSP or IEP, sign it. Parents have the right to an impartial hearing and settlement within 30 days.
Partial placement is another option.
Special aides or trained personnel can help a child succeed in this environment. Children are to be placed in classrooms not on the basis of their handicap or what a school district has available, but according to the individual child's educational needs. This is a positive way of looking at the child's abilities, not his disabilities. For some children with a hearing loss, inclusion may be the best placement. Your child's individual needs, as determined by the assessments, will help the IEP or IFSP team determine what is best.