Social skill is not a “service” but a functional skill necessary for daily living activities. Learn what the IDEA, the federal regulations, and the Commentary say about Present Levels of Functional Performance and IEP goals for functional skills. [rescue_box color=”blue” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”]Here’s an easy to read description about social skills from Psychology Today.[/rescue_box] Your child’s IEP must include a description of her Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance. This means what her strengths and weaknesses are – both in academics and in functional areas like social skills. If your child has “functional needs” the school must meet these … Continue reading Is the School Required to Provide Social Skills Training?