Teachers must have a thorough understanding of what the law says about the criteria students must meet to be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Teachers of early childhood students are often a family's first source of information about eligibility criteria and determination, types of services available, service settings, and parental rights. Being prepared to summarize this information and direct families to additional support resources can help ensure students receive the early interventions they need.

For this assignment, what could it be a quick reference guide for a new early childhood teacher. The guide should summarize the key components of IDEA Parts A, B, and C.

The reference guide should include the following:

• Eligibility criteria
• Steps for determining eligibility
• Types of services
• Service settings
• Parental rights
• System of payment/how schools receive funds from IDEA