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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.  \n6  \nRoles and Responsibilities of an ESP  \nAn Educational Surrogate Parent:  \n• Represents the student in matters relating to:  \no Evaluation and eligibility  \no Placement  \no Provision of FAPE  \n• Attends a refresher training with Family Matters every three years.  \n• Informs themselves on the student's disability.  \n7  \nRepresentation of the student includes:  \n• Participation in all meetings where educational decisions are made.  \n• Granting or denying written consent for evaluation or services.  \n• Accessing and reviewing student educational records.  \n• Seeking dispute resolution (facilitation, mediation, due process) or legal assistance, as necessary.  \n8  \nESP vs. DCFS Caseworker  \n• Signs consent for special ed evaluation or services.  \n• Attends all special ed meetings.  \n• Consents to change of placement.  \n• Receives progress reports.  \n• Consents for field trips.  \n• Receives invites to open house.  \n• Signs consent for Medicaid reimbursement.  \n• Is notified of absences.  \n• Is notified that the child is ill at school.  \n9  \nHow do I request an ESP?  \n• Go to the ISBE homepage.  \n• Search “Educational Surrogate Parent.”  \n• Select “Educational Surrogate Parent Request.”  \n10","cbCaiuIe9CLSENVx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuIe9CLSENVx","pdf",448543,27,"English","# Objectives\n## Define \"Educational Surrogate Parent\" and clarify who qualifies as one\n## Roles and responsibilities of ESPs\n## Roles and responsibilities of facilities/districts\n## Frequently asked questions/Q&A\n# What is an ESP?\n# To qualify for an ESP\n# Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center\n# ESP Qualifications\n# Roles and Responsibilities of an ESP\n## Representation of the student includes\n# ESP vs. DCFS Caseworker\n# How do I request an ESP?","[{\"question\":\"What is an Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP)?\",\"answer\":\"An Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) is an individual trained by the state to participate in the special education process on behalf of a child. 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