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(Special education background is not required.)  \n• All ESPs are onboarded through the Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center.  \n• All ESPs must pass a background check.  \n• ESPs are given a refresher training every three years.  \n5  \nHow do I request an ESP?  \n• Go to [ISBE.net](ISBE.net).  \n• Search “Educational Surrogate Parent.”  \n• Select “Educational Surrogate Parent Request.”  \n6  \nInformation Required  \n• Student name, DOB, gender, ethnicity, special ed status, language spoken  \n• Resident school district  \n• Educational placement  \n• Residential placement  \n• Requestor information  \n7  \nOptional Information  \n• Student Information System ID number  \n• Caseworker name and contact information  \n• If the student goes by another name  \n• Name of surrogate requested  \n8  \nTypes of Request:  \nAppointment  \nReplacement  \nWithdrawal  \n• All requests can be made through the same link.  \n• Student is new to your district or facility.  \n• Student is in process of initial evaluation for IEP.  \n• Student has changed schools or facilities.  \n• ESP is unable to be contacted.  \n• ESP has demonstrated unprofessional behavior.  \n• Student graduated.  \n• Student moved to foster care.  \n• Student reunified with family.  \n• Student has left your facility or district.  \n9  \nRoles and Responsibilities of ESP  \n• Attend IEP meetings.  \n• Sign consent for evaluation forms.  \n• Make decisions on IEP.  \n• Attend a refresher training with Family Matters every three years.  \n• Inform themselves on the student's disability.  \n• Seek legal assistance, if needed.  \n10","cbCairPwHXRVX4Fx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairPwHXRVX4Fx","pdf",495210,22,"English","# Objectives\n## What is an Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP)?\n## ESP Qualifications\n## How do I request an ESP?\n## Information required and optional\n## Types of request\n## Roles and responsibilities of the ESP","[{\"question\":\"What is an Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) and who trains them?\",\"answer\":\"An ESP is an individual trained by the state to participate in the special education process on behalf of a child. 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