Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part LV - Bulletin 1891-Louisiana's IEP Handbook for Gifted/Talented Students
Chapter 11 - Interim IEP Development
Section LV-1103 - Placement Decisions

A. Local supervisors of special education may approve enrollment in special education after existing student information has been reviewed by pupil appraisal personnel. An interim IEP would be developed and formal parental approval obtained. The interim IEP remains in effect as long as the evaluation is in process and may be revised as necessary. During this time all regulations pertaining to gifted/talented students shall apply. The interim IEP shall not exceed the duration of the evaluation.

B. Often, discussion about the current performance, goals, and objectives for the student will have to be conducted without the benefit of integrated assessment data or teacher observation.

C. To gather information about current performance, the parent may be the prime source of information about the student's skills, development, motivation, learning style, etc.

D. The goals and objectives should address the student's educational program during the assessment process.

E. When available information indicates that related services are required, services should be provided.

F. The student's performance during an interim placement must be documented by the teacher and pupil appraisal personnel. This documentation should provide meaningful data for determining an appropriate program and placement.