On september 28 2011 the idea 2004 part c final regulations governing the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities were published in the federal register these regulations became effective on october 28 2011. Wrightslaw idea 2004 is designed to meet the needs of parents teachers advocates attorneys related services providers school psychologists administrators college professors hearing officers and employees of district and state departments of education print publication e book or both. Pat also teaches you how to find answers to your questions in references that are available on wrightslaw idea 2004 what you need to know about ieps for children with behavior problems idea 2004 and the special education regulations include specific requirements for ieps of children whose behavior impedes their learning or the learning of other children including training teachers to use positive behavioral interventions and strategies. The individuals with disabilities education act of 1997 idea 97 has been re authorized and is now known as the individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004 ideia 2004 we will refer to it as idea 2004 except for a few provisions it will become effective on july 1 2005