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Alabama
Alabama State Department of Education 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101 (334)242-9700 http://www.alsde.edu/ Alabama State Department of Education Special Education Services 1998
The purpose of this page is to provide information regarding Special Education Services (SDE) in Alabama. Consolidated State Review Information (Checklist) 9-28-98 Materials Request Form -Use this form to request free information from Special Education Services. Regulations IDEA (RTF file) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Special Education Administrative Code 98-3 Updated 7/1/98 Mediation, Impartial Due Process Hearing, and Formal Complaint Information Alabama Occupational Diploma 3-13-97 Alabama Transition Initiative Forms and Materials 9/22/98 Catastrophic Trust Fund Application for use by LEAs 3-24-98 Child Find Information! 9/22/98 Consolidated State Review Information. Compliance Checklist for Students with Disabilities. 11-10-98 Discipline Memo and Charts IDEA Discipline Charts. 8-14-98 Current Forms. The Special Education Forms are available as an "RTF" file. This means that you can open and write into the file with your word processing program, or just print an original. 3-4-98 IEP Directions. 9/28/98 Materials Request Form- Use this form to request free information from Special Education Services. 8-14-98 Special Education Evaluation and Reevaluation Process Charts. Charts listing procedures used in evaluation process. http://www.alsde.edu/speced/speced.html Alaska Alaska Department of Education Special Education in Alaska
Who Are We? Requirements for Educators of Special Education in Alaska Special Education Directors in Alaska's School Districts Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA) Download bill, Public Law 105-17 Special Education Sites of Interest Schedules (1997-98 School Year): Conferences and Meetings Special Education Facts and Statistics: Alaska Department of Education Statistics and Reports Publications: "Alaska Special Education Handbook"; PDF format; DOWNLOAD the ZIPPPED version in PDF format "Special Education in Alaska: A Guide for Parents"; PDF format DOWNLOAD the ZIPPPED version in PDF format http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/home.html Guiding Visions and Statutes
Current Alaska Education Statutes. Please go to "Title 14" Current Alaska Regulations. Please go to Title 04 AAC http://www.educ.state.ak.us/organization.html
Elks-Help
ELKS-HELP is free equipment lending program for the disabled and those working with the disabled. ELKS-HELP's purpose is to make it possible for you to become acquainted with the available technology and to try a device before you buy it. The service is available to anyone having a need to know, living within the State of Alaska. "A try before you buy opportunity for the disabled and those who work with the disabled." Voice: 907-745-7290 Fax: 907-745-7294 E-mail: elkshelp@p... http://www.ptialaska.net/~elkshelp/ Arizona Arizona State Department of Education
PALS (Parents Are Liaisons to Schools)
PALS are parents of special education students nominated by their school district to serve on the statewide steering committee for three years. PALS promotes two-way communication for improving special education services and enhancing local parent involvement. PALS members develop an action plan to increase information, participation and networking among parents of special education students in their school district. They give feedback to ADE/ESS on recommendations for systemic changes. Click here for the list of districts represented by PALS Member for 1998-99. http://www.ade.state.az.us/programs/assistance/ess/pinspals/
SPECIAL EDUCATION GUIDELINES
ARIZONA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL STUDENTS The Arizona Department of Education WHAT ARE ADAPTATIONS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS?
http://www.ade.state.az.us/programs/foundations/ssa/specialed.htm
Arizona Code
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/ars.htm
Title 15 Education (from the Arizona Revised Statutes)
http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/15/title15.htm Arkansas ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
General Education Division
Room 304 A Four State Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 (501) 682-4204 FAX: (501) 682-1079 http://arkedu.state.ar.us
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
ARKANSAS EARLY CHILDHOOD (K-4) NETWORK of CURRICULUM SPECIALISTS
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/wwwade/sections/ruleregs/002.html
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM APPROVAL STANDARDS
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/wwwade/sections/ruleregs/m.html
SUMMER SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: Early Childhood Initiative
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/wwwade/sections/ruleregs/049.html
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROPOSED RULES AND REGULATIONS
To Implement the Braille and Large Print Textbook Appropriation
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/wwwade/sections/ruleregs/059.html
To Implement the Appropriation for Special Education Catastrophic Occurrences
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/wwwade/sections/ruleregs/070.html
ALLOCATING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS AND DEFINING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN SUCH PLACEMENTS
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/wwwade/sections/ruleregs/046.html California California Department of Education
Special Education Division
The website for the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, is being developed through a contract. Our new website is scheduled to begin operation soon. The following web pages give a basic structure to be used at this Internet location for a few months. http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/index.htm
1999 Special Education Sunset Report
A request for input on Special Education services in California - 11/18/98 http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/sunset99.htm
IEP Fact Sheet - 11/16/98
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM FACT SHEET http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/iep.htm
Non-Public Databases (link added 12/03/98)
Directories of services provided by non-public schools and non-public agencies including information on disabling conditions, age ranges, co-ed or single-sex enrollment.
a.. 1998 Non-public Schools Database b.. 1998 Non-public Agencies Database c.. 1998 Out of State Schools Database d.. 1998 Out of State Agencies Database http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/index.htm
California Department of Education Special Education Laws and Regulations Database California Special Education Programs: A Composite of Laws Database (link added 05/07/98) Education Code -- Part 30, Other Related Laws, and California Code of Regulations -- Title 5 http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/index.htm California Special Education Programs Hearing Office Database(link added 04/15/98)
SEARCH Due Process Hearing Decisions and Orders
Mediation and Due Process Hearing Information and Forms Due Process Hearing Information Request Form Procedural Safeguards General Search of Records Covers orders and decisions released January 1, 1996 and forward. Advanced Search of Records Covers orders and decisions released January 1, 1996 and forward. Search of Archival Records Used exclusively to search for orders and decisions released 1989 to 1995. http://www2.sac-co.k12.ca.us/speced/laws/databases/hearings/firstpg.htm Guidelines for Individual Evaluation of California Students with Disabilities, Birth Through Age Twenty-One- October 1998
http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/evalguid.htm
California Education Code:
Click on "Education Code" in left index frame. http://california.findlaw.com/CA01_codes/cacode.html
CA Special Ed Rights & Responsibilities
http://www.ns.net/users/adhd/sped.htm
California's Special Education Assistive Technology Program
California's Special Education Assistive Technology Program is administered by the California, Department of Education. Special Education is instruction that is specially designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Special Education is provided at no cost to parents. AT equipment and services identified on the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) as necessary to assist a child in the educational process may be purchased by the school district. Services and Equipment funded by Special Education Assessment Commercial equipment or product system, modified or customized for the student. The particular device would be obtained if AT is needed to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of the student with a disability. http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/at009.htm California Department of Developmental Services(DDS)
P.O. Box 944202 Sacramento, CA 94244-2020 DDS provides services and programs to children and adults with developmental disabilities which includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/home.htm
Governing Statutes & Regulations (DDS)
http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/laws001.htm Colorado Colorado Special Education Services Unit
http://www.cde.state.co.us/spindex.htm
Colorado School-to-Career for Youth with Disabilities Web site
Materials on Special Education Transition services and School-To-Career for students with disabilities can be found on the Colorado School-to-Career for Youth with Disabilities Web site Transition Project http://www.aclin.org/other/education/disability/tp/ Connecticut State Department of Education- Special Ed Programs
All documents are PDF access only. http://www.state.ct.us/sde/speced/index.htm D.C.: See District of Columbia Delaware Delaware State Department of Education
Information and Overview for the Department of Education Educational Programs & Services AND Professional & Curriculum Standards Alternative routes to Certification The Higher Education Commissions'... new Academic Common Market Public School & District Information, Reports & School Profiles DOE Intranet site...software, hardware, policies & more! The Educational Activities Calendar for Delaware Education Other State Education Departments http://www.doe.state.de.us/index_js.htm Delaware State Dept of Ed Programs for Exceptional Children
The Mission of the Exceptional Children Group, in collaboration with other DOE units, is to provide the leadership to ensure that Delaware delivers an effective system of education for exceptional children that is in full compliance with Federal and State laws. This mission is accomplished by having in place a legal framework, collaborative relationships, needs assessment, program supports, and effectiveness evaluation.
a.. Directory of Services and Staff b.. District Special Education Directors c.. Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act and Draft Federal Regulations d.. Administrative Manual: Programs for Exceptional Children e.. Publications & Forms f.. Transition Service g.. 504 Resource Guide h.. Special Education Related Sites i.. 1998/1999 IEP Questions & Answers j.. Upcoming Events and Meetings http://www.doe.state.de.us/Exceptional_Child/ececehome.htm Network for Education and Assistive Technology
Center for Applied Science & Engineering University of Delaware / duPont Hospital for Children The NEAT Project addresses problems endemic to education systems throughout the country. Ultimately, the goal of this project is to bridge assistive technology information gaps for students, educators, and parents, using the Internet to enhance AT awareness, disseminate information, and develop a network of supports. http://www.asel.udel.edu/neat/
District of Columbia District of Columbia Public Schools
Dept of Special Education 825 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20002 The main special education number is 202-442-4800 Faxes: (202) 442-5517 and (202) 442-5518 http://www.k12.dc.us Florida Florida Department of Education
Room PL 08 Capitol Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 (850) 487-1785 FAX: (850) 413-0378 http://www.firn.edu/doe/index.html Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rules
http://www.firn.edu/doe/rules/rules.htm
Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN)
"Unlocking Human Potential Through Assistive Technology" What is ATEN? The Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) offers services to support Florida's 67 school districts in meeting the assistive technology needs of their students. We provide services to students, family members, teachers, and other professionals. Our professional staff includes educators speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists, and a biomedical engineer.
ATEN is a project funded through the State of Florida Department of Education, Division of Public Schools, Bureau of Student Services and Exceptional Education and managed by Orange County Public Schools. ATEN is housed in OCPS facilities in Orlando, Florida. ATEN is a Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources (FDLRS) Specialized Center funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B.
The mission of ATEN is to assist in the enhancement of student outcomes through the provision of information, training, and technical support in the area of assistive technology. http://www.aten.ocps.k12.fl.us
ATEN's Assistive Technology Loaner Library
http://www.aten.ocps.k12.fl.us/loanlib.html Georgia GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1870 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Tel. (404) 656-3963 · Fax (404) 651-6457 (800) 311-3627 Toll Free Restrictions: GA residents only
A UNIT OF STUDENT LEARNING & ASSESSMENT-- Exceptional Students
On this site: FY 99 Forms for Implementing IDEA 1997 The following documents are available for download in Microsoft® Word 95 format: .Addenda to "YOUR RIGHTS AS PARENTS-REGARDING SPECIAL EDUCATION" .Fall 1997: Local School System Information: Your Rights as Parents - Regarding Special Education .Georgia Request For Special Education Due Process Hearing .Georgia Request For Expedited Due Process Hearing .Local School System Information: Parental Consent for Evaluation .Local School System Information: Reevaluation: Notice of Special Considerations Special Education Data Booklet 1998 To download a copy of the Special Education Data Booklet 1998 in Adobe® Portable Document File (.pdf) format FY 98 Federal Data Report for Special Education The following FY 98 Federal Data Report Tables are available in Microsoft® Excel 95 format:
.Federal Data Report Document which contains .Table 1A (Teachers Employed, Contracted and Needed, Ages 3-5) .Table 1B (Teachers Employed, Contracted and Needed, Ages 6-21) .Table 1C (Other Personnel, Contracted and Needed, Ages 3-21) .Table 3 (Children and Youth with Disabilities Exiting During 1997-98) .Table 4 (Students with Disabilities in Private Schools During 1997-98)
The following FY 98 Federal Data Report instructions document is available in Microsoft® Word 95 format: .Instructions for the Federal Data Report FY 99 Special Education Comprehensive Plan The following documents are available for download in Microsoft® Word 95 format:
.Instructions: .Parts A & B .Part A .Part B .Part C IEP The following documents are available for download in Microsoft® Word 95 format:
.IEP Memorandum from P. Paulette Bragg and Dr. Bob Bellamy .IEP Form
For more information, please call P. Paulette Bragg, Director, Division of Exceptional Students, at (404) 656-3963, or send e-mail to pbragg@d.... http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/sla/exceptional/new.html
A Unit of the Office of Policy & Communications
Notice of Proposed Rulemakings September 11, 1998 August 14, 1998 Partial Listing of State Board of Education Rules List of State-Funded K-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses Rule 160-4-2-.03 Special Instructional Assistance Rule 160-4-2-.17 Education Program for Gifted Students (and Guidelines) Rule 160-4-2-.38 High School Graduation Requirements Rule 160-4-2-.46 NOTE: You must have the Adobe® Acrobat Reader to use these files. http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/legalservices/notice.html Chapter 160: RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Rules of the State Board of Education inclding Vocational & GT
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/legalservices/rules.html
Georgia State Board of Education Rules Pertaining to Exceptional Students
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/sla/exceptional/rules.html Hawaii Hawaii Department of Education
#307 1390 Miller Street Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 586-3310; FAX: (808) 586-3234 http://www.k12.hi.us
Hawaii Department of Education- Special Education Section
Our mission is to provide appropriate educational programs and services which will enable our students with special needs to become self-sufficient to the extent their needs permit; to realize their potential; to attain self-worth and personal dignity; and to become participating members of their families and society.
ACTION PLAN INCORPORATING THE MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, STAFFING AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES . . TASK 1.00 - EARLY IDENTIFICATION . . TASK 2.00 - TIMELY EVALUATION AND THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY . . TASK 3.00 - COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE PLAN DEVELOPMENT . . TASK 4.00: THE PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES . . TASK 5.00 - THE OUTCOMES BASED ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF SERVICES Assistive Technology IDEA Reauthorization IDEA Reauthorization Awareness Training Schedule Individualized Education Programs Least Restrictive Environment LIBRARY LOCATIONS FOR FELIX RESOURCE MATERIALS Native Hawaiian Special Education Project: Pihana Na Mamo Operation Search Parent and Child Rights in Special Education Preschool for Children with Disabilities Project Ho`okoho: In-Service Training Special Parent Information Network Special Services Transition http://www2.k12.hi.us/PUBLIC/SPED.nsf?OpenDatabase State of Hawai`i, Department of Education, Teacher Inservice: 'AT Your Fingertips'
The Hawaii Department of Education's Project Ho`okoho and the University of Hawaii at Manoa offer courses in assistive technology. Local community organizations coordinate annual conferences on assistive technology. These events offer current information, hands-on experiences and opportunities to ask questions about a wide variety of devices. http://teleschoolwww.k12.hi.us/tsb/tvs/tvcrses/insrvc/at/index.html
Aloha Special Technology Access Center "ALOHA STAC--Discovery Through Technology"
Honolulu, Hawaii http://www.aloha.net/~stachi/
HATTS; Hawaii Assistive Technology Training & Services
HATTS is a statewide, non-profit committed to ensuring access to assistive technology (AT) for persons with disabilities. HATTS is funded in part by a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, Grant # H224A10023. HATTS can be reached by voice or TTY at 808-532-7110. Neighbor Island residents, call toll free at 800-645-3007. http://www.hatts.org/ Idaho Idaho Department of Education
Len B. Jordan Office Building 650 West State Street P. O. Box 83720; Boise, ID 83720-0027 (208) 332-6800; (800) 432-4601 TTY: (800) 377-3529; FAX: (208) 334-2228 http://www.sde.state.id.us/Dept/ Idaho Early Childhood Information ClearingHouse This site provides information about young children, birth to age three, including links to Idaho programs and worldwide information, current practice and research, and child development information. http://www2.state.id.us/dhw/hwgd_www/ecic/intro.htm The Idaho Parent Network, IDAHO PARENTS UNLIMITED, INC.
PARENT EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTER 4696 OVERLAND ROAD #478 BOISE, ID 83705 (208) 342-5884 (Voice or TDD) 1-800-242-IPUL http://home.rmci.net/IPUL/ PARENT EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTER Information Flyers
12.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 13.Developing effective Individual Education Programs (IEP) 14.Communication skills for effective participation in decision making teams 15.Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) 16.Considering the brothers and sisters ofsisters of persons with disabilities 17.Early Intervention Services for young children with disabilities, ages birth through 2 18.The transition planning process 19.Establishing and maintaining a home file 20.Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 21.Finding your way through the SSI and Medicaid process http://home.rmci.net/IPUL/edmat.htm Idaho Special Education
Publications, Laws, Rules District Special Education Directors Mission Statement Directory of Services & Staff Assistive Technology Exemplary Programs Emotional Disturbance Gifted & Talented http://www.sde.state.id.us/SpecialEd/
Administrative Rules of the State Board of Education http://www.sde.state.id.us/WhatsNew/rulesall.htm
Assistive Technology in Idaho Schools
Assistive Technology Links Definitions Requirements for Schools Assistive Technology Teams IEP Development Funding Resources for Help Call for a demonstration. There are five Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs)in Idaho that have demonstration equipment and offer a variety of services. Call 1-800-IDA-TECH for the number of the center in your area. The Idaho Assistive Technology Project in Moscow also has many services. Again, 1-800-IDA-TECH will connect you. Borrow equipment and try it out. United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho (UCPI) has a statewide loan library for AT devices. The center is located in Boise and can be reached by calling 208/377-8070 or by e-mail at UCPIDAHO@a.... They will ship items statewide for use by individuals and schools. http://www.sde.state.id.us:2500/SpecialEd/ProgramAreas/AT/ IDAPA 08 TITLE 02 CHAPTER 03 THOROUGHNESS 08. Special Education Regulations
(Section 33-2001 through 2008, Idaho Code) - General Provisions. http://www.sde.state.id.us/WhatsNew/rulesall.htm#43a
Science and Mathematics Consortium for Northwest Schools - Idaho
GIFTED AND TALENTED MANDATE (Idaho Code 33-2003)
http://www.sde.state.id.us:2500/GiftedTalented/ Illinois Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777 (217) 782-4321; (217) 782-1900; FAX: (217) 524-4928 http://www.isbe.state.il.us
Illinois Due Process System and Decisions
Information about IL's due process hearing system, including information/summaries of IL due process decisions can be found at http://www.isbe.state.il.us/
Clearinghouse Review (Illinois Case Law)
http://www.nclsplp.org/cases/case.htm Indiana Indiana Education Law Website (and I quote)
This is your one-stop shopping for legal research in education-related matters. Administrative and judicial decision affecting publicly funded education in Indiana are included at this site, with analysis by IDOE's attorneys. Topics are indexed for ease in research areas of interest. You can also use the IDOE Legal Search to find documents in this area based on key words or phrases. IDOE Legal Search Transfer Tuition Application Education Appeals' Decisions & Article 7 Considerations [UPDATED 08/19/98] Index for Recent Decisions Indiana Code [via Access Indiana] http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/legal/welcome.html Indiana Department of Education
State House, Room 229 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798 (317) 232-6665; FAX: (317) 232-8004 http://www.doe.state.in.us
ISEAS (Indiana Special Education Administrators' Services)
ISEAS is a statewide project which supports special education administrators through resources and technology. http://web.indstate.edu:80/soe/iseas/
Indiana Department of Education, Division of Special Education
Indiana Assessment System of Educational Proficiencies State Improvement Plan and State Improvement Grant 1999 Indiana Federation Council for Exceptional Children Convention-Call for Proposals, Posters, and Division Meetings Article 7 - English Parent-Citizen Handbook Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Functional Literacy Assessment Guidelines for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired Title I 1997 Regional Parent/Staff Inservice Sites Indiana's Comprehensive System of Personnel Development plan IDEA Reauthorization IDEA Reauthorization Regulations Sample Case Conference Summary/IEP Case Conference Forms/IEP Sample Notice of Procedural Safeguards Use of the Category Significant Developmental Delay Master Reference Directory http://web.indstate.edu/soe/iseas/dsehtm.html 1998 LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN:
a legislative update service regarding education policy provided to you by Indiana Department of Education. (HB1192) http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/legwatch/welcome.html
The Quarterly Report provides information to the Indiana State Board of Education on recent judicial and administrative decisions affecting publicly funded education. http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/legal/welcome.html
Indiana Board of Special Education Education Appeals Decisions & Article 7 Considerations
The following are postings of written decisions of the Indiana Board of Special Education Appeals (BSEA), a three-member board appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to conduct administrative reviews of special education due process hearings. The BSEA is created by 511 IAC 7-15-6. http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/legal/1997/appeals/welcome.html Iowa Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building East 14th and Grand Streets Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 V: (515) 281-3436 FAX: (515) 281-4122 http://www.state.ia.us/educate Iowa Special Education Laws
The bottom of the page has a search engine. Use 'Special Education' as search term and you'll be set. http://www.state.ia.us/educate/depteduc/
Iowa Parental Rights in Special Education
http://www.state.ia.us/educate/dueprocess/parentrights.html
Special Education Appeal Decisions
http://www.state.ia.us/educate/appeals/speceda.html Kansas Kansas State Department of Education
Kansas State Department of Education Student Support Services HomePage
Providing leadership for special education services for children throughout Kansas. http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/specialeducation.html
Kansas State Department of Education Student Support Services
Explanation of Proposed Changes in State Regulations for Special Education http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/sss/final_reg.html
PARENTAL RIGHTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/sss/rights.html
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
34 C.F.R Part 99 http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/sss/ferpa.html
Statutes, Regulations, and State Plan
http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/sss/statutes.html
Kansas Department of Education Guide for Developing a Local Technology Plan
http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/pubs/techguide.html Kentucky Kentucky State Department of Education
1930 Capital Plaza Tower 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 V (502)564-3421 (800)533-5372- Toll Free Restrictions: KY residents only FAX: (502)564-6470 E-Mail: kwilborn@k... http://www.kde.state.ky.us Kentucky State Department of Education Instructional Programs
Exceptional Children Services Assistive Technology Guidelines for Kentucky Schools A manual developed to assist school districts, teachers and administrators in identifying and meeting student needs for Assistive Technology. Autism Manual A technical assistance manual on autism. Provide answers to FAQ. Checklist for Parents on IEP's Individual Education Program (IEP) Development a guide for parents. A checklist for parents on IEP's. Confidentiality FAQ Brochure for School Staff Frequently asked questions and answers for school staff about confidentiality of educational records of students with disabilities. Confidentiality FAQ's for parents of children with disabilities Frequently asked question and answers for parents of children with disabilities concerning confidentiality of your Child's School Records. Core Team Monitoirng Application Application form to assist the DECS as a CORE TEAM member on 10-12 on-site mont. visits. Core team members must be available a minimum of 24 days during the school year and not be an active employee of a school disrict or a state agency. Getting Ready for Admissions and Release Committee Meetings A checklist for students to help you become a better member in ARC meetings. Questions and suggestions that you might have. Guide for Regular Education Teachers IEP Development Brochure to answer questions and a guide for regular education teachers in developing an IEP. Individual Education Program (IEP) Frequently asked questions and the answers about IEP's. Kentucky State Resources Names, address and phone numbers of state services for people with disabilities. Monitoring Team Member Application Application form to assist the DECS on-site monit. visits for the Division to montioring of the Spec. Ed. Programs. Occupational/Physical Therapy Guidelines Guidelines for the delivery of occupational therapy and physical therapy services in educational settings. To assist OT/PT providers in the design and implementation of OT/PT services for individual students with disabilities. Parents Rights A full explanation of procedural safeguards available to parents in easily understandable language. Preparing for Admissions and Release Committe (ARC) meetings A checklist for General Education Teachers. A questions and answers brochure about Preparing for an ARC meeting. Preparing for ARC Meetings for Parents A checklist for Parents in preparing for an Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meetings. School Based Health Services Medicaid Program Q&A Vol. 1 Commonly asked questions and answers for school-based health services Medicaid Program. School Based Health Services Medicaid Program Questions and Answers Vol. #2 Services for Students with Health Care Needs A manual to provide a set of quidelines for delivering services to students with special health care needs. This is a training model for training nonlicensed personnel to deliver healthrelated services under the direct supervision of licensed personal. State Services for Kentuckians with Disabilities Names and phone numbers with TTY phone numbers for services in Kentucky to help people with disabilities. http://www.kde.state.ky.us/default.asp?m=9 Kentucky AT Matrix
http://www.kde.state.ky.us/bmss/oet/dcss/AT/ATmatrix.html
Special Populations Academic Village -Diversity Heights
This village is governed by a Town Council. This is a group of teachers, administrators, and other individuals who are interested in providing information, ideas, and resources for the Kentuckians working with individuals who: are gifted and talented, homeless speak English as a second language or have limited English proficiency, have parents who migrate, providing agricultural services, have a disability. http://www.kde.state.ky.us/bmss/oet/dcss/av/diversit/DIVERSE.HTM
Diversity Heights - Information Center
http://www.kde.state.ky.us/bmss/oet/dcss/av/diversit/pages/info.htm
Kentucky Revised Statutes TITLE XIII - EDUCATION
Listed by Title http://www.LRC.state.ky.us/KRS/TITLES.HTM
The Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Listed by Title or searchable by keyword http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KAR/frntpage.htm
Kentucky Administrative Regulations- Education = Title 700
http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/TITLES.HTM Louisiana Louisiana Department of Education
626 North Fourth Street P. O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70704-9064 V: (504) 342-4411 FAX: (504) 342-7316 E-Mail: webmaster@m... http://www.doe.state.la.us Regulations for the Implementation of the Exceptional Children's Act
Bulletin 1706 Louisiana Department of Education; Division of Special Populations Approved January, 1998 | Effective July 1, 1998 http://www.doe.state.la.us/indexsearch/public/bultin/1706/children1.html Maine Maine Department of Education, Office of Special Services Home Page Welcome to the homepage for the Office of Special Services, Maine Department of Education. The Office of Special Services is a part of the Learning Systems Team and other Department Teams. We hope you will find this site informative and helpful. Your comments and suggestions will guide us in future development at this site.
Special Education Regulations Professional Development Calendar(Fall Conference '98) Due Process Assistive Technology Directors (Access Database) 98-99 Directors List Child Count Data 98-99 Fact Sheet Professional Development Web Sites IDEA Reauthorization Information Center Center for Applied Special Technology Parent Forums Interesting Links Updated 9/10/98 David Noble Stockford, Director - 23 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0023; (207) 287-5950 Voice; (207) 287-5900 Fax; (207) 287-2550 TTY http://www.state.me.us/education/specserv.htm Maryland Maryland Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 V: (410) 767-0462 FAX: (410) 333-6033 http://www.msde.state.md.us
Division of Special Education Directory Information
http://www.msde.state.md.us/directory/
Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings Special Education Mediation
Office of Administrative Hearings at (410) 321-2140 or Ron Peiffer (410) 767-0473 http://www.msde.state.md.us/factsndata/factsheets/fact9.html
Early Identification and Intervention Program (EIIP)
http://www.msde.state.md.us/factsndata/factsheets/fact35.html Massachusetts Massachusetts Department of Education
http://dns.doe.mass.edu/doedocs/766TOC.html
Mass. Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (MASSPAC)
Massachusetts' Hearing Decisions (FEE BASED)
Massachusetts' decisions are handled through a "fee based" publication. They have recently gone "on-line" and you can access, without charge, the most recent decisions. However, if you want to search older cases, it costs $25 per 24 hours of access. Select: Legal Publications Select: Special Education Decisions http://www.landlaw.com
'Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System' (MCAS) Test Results
You'll find the MCAS test results if you select (in the selection bar) State Testing (MCAS). http://www.doe.mass.edu Michigan Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education (Including revisions effective October 15, 1996, and April 9, 1997) http://www.mde.state.mi.us/off/sped/marse/intro.html
Michigan Special Education Laws
Michigan Department of Education OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES http://www.mde.state.mi.us/off/sped/index.html Minnesota Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
712 Capitol Square Building 550 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 (612) 296-2358 FAX: (612) 282-5892 http://www.educ.state.mn.us Minnesota Children Special Education Decisions
Hearings, Complaints, Interpretation Letters http://children.state.mn.us/cgi-win/sedec.exe/MP
Minnesota Special Education Rules
http://children.state.mn.us/speced/speced.htm Mississippi Mississippi State Department of Education
Suite 365, 359 North West Street Jackson, MS 39201 (601) 359-3513 FAX: (601) 359-3242 http://mdek12.state.ms.us
Mississippi Office of Special Education
Carolyn Black, Director Suite 335, Central High Building 359 North West Street, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, MS 39205-0771 (601) 359-3498 Fax (601) 359-2198 http://mdek12.state.ms.us/ods/sped.htm
Information To Enable Success in Adult Life Experiences Disability Categories Autism Deaf-Blind Developmentally Delayed Educational Disability Emotional Disability Hearing Impaired Language/Speech Multiple Disabilities Physical Disability Specific Learning Disabilities Traumatic Brain Injury Visually Impaired http://mdek12.state.ms.us/ods/speddis.htm Directory of District Supervisors of Special Education
SUPERVISORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION http://mdek12.state.ms.us/ods/ssped.htm
Mississippi Department of Education's daily legislative report
http://mdek12.state.ms.us/extrel/legup.htm
MANUAL (REGS for special Ed Included)
Dr. Richard Thompson, State Superintendent R. D. Harris, Deputy State Superintendent State Board of Education (SBE) Policies http://mdek12.state.ms.us/public/1whmsbe.htm Missouri Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sixth Floor, 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 751-4446, TTY: (800) 735-2966, FAX: (573) 751-1179 http://services.dese.state.mo.us
Missouri State Division of Special Education
John Heskett, Assistant Commissioner P.O. Box 480; Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 Fax: (573) 526-4404 Division of Special Education assists school districts in establishing and improving services for children with disabilities. It also operates the Missouri School for the Deaf (Fulton, Missouri), Missouri School for the Blind (St. Louis, Missouri) and the State Schools for the Severely Handicapped. http://services.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/ Missouri Special Education Legal Services Page
Recommendations for Extended School Year Policies Student Access -- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Checklist: Discipline Options and Procedures Discipline Under the IDEA Amendment of 1997 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Division of Special Education Heidi Atkins-Lieberman, Director Special Education Legal Services Email to: hatkinsl@m... Phone: (573)751-3502 http://services.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/legal.html School Laws and Legislation - Missouri Revised Statutes
http://services.dese.state.mo.us/schoollaw/public/
Missouri Public School Rules and Regulations
http://services.dese.state.mo.us/schoollaw/index.html
Missouri Dept of Ed Publications Online
http://services.dese.state.mo.us/manuals.html
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation
Enabling Missourians with disabilities to work. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) helps persons with physical or mental disabilities become employed. A division of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, it is funded both by federal and state government. VR maintains 26 district offices throughout the state to provide direct services to clients, who receive one-on-one counseling and guidance, training, retraining and other assistance so they can achieve gainful employment. Ronald W. Vessell, Assistant Commissioner 3024 W. Truman Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525 Phone: (573) 751-3251 Fax: (573) 751-1441 TTY (573) 751-0881 http://services.dese.state.mo.us/divvocrehab/ The Missouri Technology Center for Special Education
The Missouri Technology Center for Special Education provides information, training and technical assistance to Missouri's special educators interested in effectively integrating computer technology into their curriculum. New advances in computer technology can improve the educational opportunities for students with special needs. Housed in the School of Education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the Center is funded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Special Education. IEP Update form for consideration of new IDEA AT 97 reqmnts on website http://techctr.educ.umkc.edu/ Montana Montana Special Education
Click on OPI in the left frame to go to SPED http://www.metnet.mt.gov/ Nebraska Nebraska Department of Education Home page http://nde4.nde.state.ne.us/SPED/sped.html
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Special Education
Welcome to Special Populations Finance School Support Parent Information Staff Development Service Agencies Data Warehouse Forms Flexible Funding Disability Topics Due Process Early Childhood Advisory Groups Partnerships Other places of Interest Office Messages Staff Assignments "Ask Special Education?" http://nde4.nde.state.ne.us/SPED/sped.html STATE EDUCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS (PDF)
http://nde4.nde.state.ne.us/LEGAL/RULES.html Nevada Nevada Department of Education
700 East Fifth Street Carson City, NV 89701-5096 702-687-9217 office 702-687-9202 fax
http://www.nsn.k12.nv.us/nvdoe/
Nevada State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mary L. Peterson peterson@n...
STATE OF NEVADA REGISTER OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
Containing Proposed and Adopted Administrative Regulations as of 11/7/98 http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/VOLUME_PAGE.HTML
Nevada Administrative Code
Seach terms special education (no comma separation) CHAPTER 388: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS CHAPTER 395: EDUCATION OF DISABLED PERSONS http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/Search_Index.htm New Hampshire New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3860 (603) 271-3494 (603) 271-1953 (Fax) Div. of Educational Improvement (603) 271-6051 Div.of Program Support (603) 271-3453 http://www.state.nh.us/doe/education.html Education Law and Policy
Administrative Rules Amendments, Adoption, or Repeal of Rules TABLE OF CONTENTS http://www.state.nh.us/doe/rules.html
New Hampshire Approved Nonpublic SPED Schools Listed by Town
http://www.state.nh.us/doe/nonpbspd.htm
New Hampshire Regional Vocational Centers Listed by Region
http://www.state.nh.us/doe/voccntrs.htm
New Hampshire Department of Education Employees
Indexed by Subject Area http://www.state.nh.us/doe/sbjctlst.htm
New Hampshire Revised Statutes, TITLE 15 Education, Index Of Chapters
http://199.92.250.14/rsa/T15/INDEX.HTM
CHAPTER 186C, Special Education, Index Of Sections
http://199.92.250.14/rsa/T15/C186C/INDEX.HTM New Jersey New Jersey Department of Education's School Law Decisions Web Page.
Here you will be able to access current legal decisions of the Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education, the School Ethics Commission and the State Board of Examiners. http://www.state.nj.us/njded/legal/index.html
New Jersey Special Education Code- Adopted
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/adopted/toc.htm
New Jersey Special Education Code- Proposed
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/proposed/toc.htm
Rutgers University Law School - Camden:
New Jersey Administrative Law Decisions This is a full-text archive of Administrative Law Decisions in the State of New Jersey. It contains opinions issued by the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law, and from individual departments and commissions dating from October, 1997. Rutgers University Law School - Camden: New Jersey Administrative Law Decisions. This website is kept current with AOL Decisions every two weeks.This is where the special education due process decisions can be found. http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/oal/search.html
NJ Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)
Addendum to PRISE (11/97) Mediation Due Process Request Form (PDF) Short Procedural Safeguards Statement (PDF) Cover Memo to Short Procedural Safeguards Statement As a parent of a child who is being considered for or receiving special education benefits, you have certain rights which are protected by state and federal law. You can learn about these rights by reading this booklet and addenda. If you would like to know more about any of the information in this booklet, you may contact your child's case manager or special education administrator in your school district. http://www.state.nj.us/njded/parights/ New Mexico New Mexico State Department of Education
Education Building 300 Don Gaspar Santa Fe, NM 87501-2786 (505) 827-6688 FAX: (505) 827-6520 http://sde.state.nm.us New Mexico Special Education Regulations
http://www.nmprotection-advocacy.com/specreg.html
New Mexico's Protection and Advocacy System
1720 Louisiana Blvd NE Suite 204 Albuquerque, New Mexico Call Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (505)-256-3100; 1-800-432-4682 toll free from anywhere in New Mexico http://www.nmprotection-advocacy.com/ HOW TO GET ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES FUNDED
by New Mexico Protection and Advocacy System http://www.nmprotection-advocacy.com/selfadv/paat/paatman.html New York New York State Education Department's State Review Officer Decisions
On-line recent decision database of the New York State Education Department's State Review Officer decisions. gopher://gopher.nysed.gov/
NY State Education Department
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Article 89 - Children With Handicapping Conditions http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/edocs/education/vesid/art89c.htm
Publications of Interest to Families and Professionals On-Line Service
http://www.nysed.gov/vesid/pubpage.html
VESID and the New York State Library are working together to make the most-requested publications on services to individuals with disabilities available on-line. These titles are available online at the above address........ 1.. 1998 Pocketbook of Goals and Results for Individuals with Disabilities 2.. 1997 Pocketbook of Goals and Results for Individuals with Disabilities (pdf file) 3.. 1997 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 4.. Access to VESID Services: A Question and Answer Guide for Students 5.. Access to VESID Services: A Question and Answer Guide for Parents 6.. Transition Services: A Planning and Implementation Guide 7.. How I Grow Asi Crezco 8.. Updated Part 200 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education 9.. Article 89 - Children with Handicapping Conditions 10.. Least Restrictive Environment Implementation Policy Paper 11.. Test Access and Modification for Individuals with Disabilities 12.. Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II Self-Evaluation 13.. Certification and Licensing of Bilingual Special Education Professionals 14.. Psychologist/Interpreter Work Standards for Conducting Bilingual Evaluations North Carolina North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction
Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities
http://www.ncdpi.org/success/preschool.html North Dakota North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
11th Floor, Department 201 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58504-0440 (701) 328-2260 FAX: (701) 328-2461 http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/ Ohio OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Special Education (SE)
Telephone: (614)466-2650 John Herner, Director Secretary: Ann Simcox
Barbara MacDonald, Asst. Director, Fiscal Operation/Administrative Services Edward V. Kapel, Asst. Director, Procedural Safeguards/Support Services Kristen Kask, Asst. Director, Program Operation
Special Education Regional Resource Centers (SERRC) IDEA 1997 Implementation Plan ¹ Updates to Model Policies and Procedures for Education of Children with Disabilities ¹ Memorandum to Superintendents on Individualized Education Programs (IEP)¹ Toward the Development of a State Improvement Plan (SIP) for Ohio ¹ Special Education Grant Application to Evaluate the Effects of Intervention-Based Multifactored Evaluation (IBMFE) on the School Building Capacity to Meet the Needs of All Students¹ These documents are in Adobe Acrobat format. http://www.ode.ohio.gov/www/se/se.html Special Education Regional Resource Centers (SERRC)
http://www.ncocc.ohio.gov/nco_serrc/index.html Oklahoma Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599 FAX (405) 521-6205
a.. CALENDAR: Upcoming workshops, conferences, calendar events b.. CURRICULUM: Resources for the individual subject areas: Arts In Education, c.. Gifted and Talented, Health, Safety and Physical Education, Language Arts, Languages, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology d.. PUBLICATIONS: Materials published by the State Department of Education, including books, forms, documents and news releases e.. OTHER LINKS: Oklahoma schools and educational organizations on the web f.. AGENCY: The people and the divisions of the Oklahoma SDE who can answer your questions g.. LEGISLATION: Current status of education-related legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate h.. HOMESCHOOLING: Oklahoma State Department of Education resources grouped for use in homeschooling i.. INDEX: Alphabetical listing of topics within our website http://sde.state.ok.us/
E-mail Oklahoma's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sandy Garrett, Superintendent of Public Instruction sandy_garrett@m...
Phonics Tool Kit, Oklahoma State Department of Education
http://sde.state.ok.us/publ/default.html Oregon Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol St NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 Phone: (503) 378-3569 TDD: (503) 378-2892 Fax: (503) 373-7968 http://www.ode.state.or.us/
Oregon Department of Education Office of Special Education
255 Capitol Street NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 503.378.3598 V 503.373.7968 FAX 503.378.2892 TDD http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped/index.htm
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISRATION AND RESOURCES
Advisory Councils (SACSE, SICC, CPPC) Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Documents/Publication/Forms 10/16/98 Due Process and Mediation Monitoring and Schedule Oregon Special Education Employment Clearinghouse Special Education Funding SECC 11/19/98 Special Education Planning Calendar Special Education Staff http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped/ose.htm SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Deafblind Project Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Hospital Programs Juvenile Corrections/Oregon Youth Authority Long Term Care and Treatment Programs Oregon School for the Blind Oregon School for the Deaf Oregon Technology Access Program Regional Programs Talented and Gifted Program Very Special Arts http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped/spedser.htm OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION: IDEA Forms
http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped/docpub/ideaforms.htm
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION: Information on Specific Disabilities
http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped/spedareas/specdis.htm
Oregon Administrative Rules 1998 Compilation
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION 15, SPECIAL EDUCATION [ED. NOTE: The following Administrative Orders relating to Special Education were previously adopted by the Department of Education: 1EB 3, filed 3-30-59; 1EB 22 and 23, filed 1-19-60.] 581-015-0005 http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_500_1998/OAR_581_1998/581_015_1998.html
Oregon Disabilities Commission
Coalition in Oregon for Parent Education (COPE)
Salem area: 503-581-8156 Toll free: 888-505-2673 http://www.open.org/orcope
Code Book for Special Education Initials/Acronyms Commonly Used in Special Education
October 1998 Oregon DoE, Office of Special Education http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped/docpub/acronyms.htm
Sample Oregon IEP's from Univ of Oregon
http://brt.uoregon.edu/CIMIEP/ Pennsylvania STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Bureau of Special Education, Department of Education
333 Market Street, 7th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 (717) 783-6913 http://www.cas.psu.edu/pde.html
Special Education Consultline: (800) 879-2301 (V/TTY)
http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/pde/semain.html
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES:
AGES 3 THROUGH 5 Richard Price, Chief Division of Early Intervention Bureau of Special Education, Department of Education 333 Market Street, 7th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 (717) 783-6879 PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES:
AGES BIRTH THROUGH 2 Jacqueline Epstein, Chief Children's Services Division Office of Mental Retardation, Department of Public Welfare P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 (717) 783-8302 jackiee@d... STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY
Susan Aldrete, Executive Director Office of Voc. Rehab., Department of Labor & Industry 1300 Labor & industry Bldg., Seventh and Forster Streets Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-5244 saldrete@d... OFFICE OF STATE COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Marjorie Lowe Blaze, Supervisor Special Populations Section, Department of Education, Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education 333 Market Street, 6th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 (717) 787-5293 STATE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY
Charles Curie, Deputy Secretary for Mental Health Office of Mental Health, Department of Public Welfare Health & Welfare Bldg., Room 502 P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 (717) 787-6443
STATE MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Anita K. Thiemann, Director Bureau of Family & Consumer Affairs Beechmont Building, #32, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 772-7828 STATE MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAM
Nancy R. Thaler, Deputy Secretary for MR Department of Public Welfare Health & Welfare Bldg., Room 512, P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 (717) 787-3700 nancyt@d... STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL
Graham Mulholland, Executive Director DD Planning Council 568 Forum Bldg., Commonwealth Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-6057 PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY
Kevin Casey, Executive Director PA Protection & Advocacy Inc. 116 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-8110; (800) 692-7443 (V/TTY, in PA) CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Steve Pennington, Statewide Director Center for Disability Law & Policy 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 557-7112 (V/TTY) COLPLAW@a...
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEED C. Gail Stock, Director Division of Special Health Care Programs Department of Health, Room 724 P.O. Box 90 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 783-5436 Special Kids Network: (800) 986-4550 STATE AGENCY FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Blindness & Visual Services, Dept. of Public Welfare P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 787-6176; (800) 622-2842 (In PA)
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
Debra Maltese, Director Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1110 Labor & Industry Building 7th and Forster Streets Harrisburg, PA 17120-0019 (717) 783-4912 (V/TTY) (800) 233-3008 (V/TTY, in PA only) DMaltese@d... STATE EDUCATION AGENCY RURAL REPRESENTATIVE
Thomas Winters, Division Chief Advisory Service, Department of Education 333 Market Street, 6th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126 (717) 787-8022 REGIONAL ADA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY
Mid-Atlantic DBTAC TransCen, Inc. 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607 Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 217-0124 (V/TT) E-mail: adainfo@t... http://www.adainfo.org Pennsylvania Special Education Mediation Service (PA SEMS)
6340 Flank Drive Suite 600 Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764 (800) 992-4334; (717) 541-4960 (800) 654-5984 (TTY) The Education Law Center of Pennsylvania
-provides legal representation to parents and students regarding public education issues. http://www.afj.org/mem/edlc.html Rhode Island Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903-3400 (401) 222-4600, Ext. FAX: (401) 222-6033 http://instruct.ride.ri.net South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Education
1006 Rutledge Building 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 734-8492 FAX: (803) 734-3389 http://www.state.sc.us/sde/ South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
For People with Severe, Lifelong Disabilities http://www.state.sc.us/ddsn/
New Gifted & Talented regulations
http://www.state.sc.us/sde/reports/gtpack.htm
Title 59 - Education CHAPTER 33. SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1997 Code of Laws http://www.lpitr.state.sc.us/code/t59c033.htm South Dakota South Dakota Department of Education The Office of Special Education, located in the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, advocates for the availability of the full range of personnel, programming, and placement options, including early intervention and transition services, required to assure that all individuals with disabilities are able to achieve maximum independence upon exiting from school.
Office of Special Education
Division of Education Resources and Services Director - Deborah Barnett; Phone 605-773-3678; e-mail debb@d... Table of Contents
State Implementation Plan Workshops, Conferences and Training Transition- post secondary Birth to 3 Connections- early intervention South Dakota Statewide Systems Change Families and IDEA '97 Procedural Safeguards Performance Goals & Indicators, Ages 3-5 FAQ's- the top ten Staff
http://www.state.sd.us/state/executive/deca/special/special.htm Tennessee State of Tennessee Department of Education
State Rules & Regulations http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/rules.htm
Department of Education; Special Education
Vision and Hearing: Evaluations and Consultations Assistive Technology Center RFP Step by Step Guide for Parents Parents Rights & Responsibilities ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities & Gifted Education Federal Statutes & Regulations State Statutes & Regulations Special Education Draft Forms Comprehensive Plan Part 1 Comprehensive Plan Part 2 http://www.state.tn.us/education/msped.htm Texas Texas Education Agency Website http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/index.html
Proposed Commissioner's Rules
Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services (published in the April 24, 1998, issue of the Texas Register) Text of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/commissioner/
Division of Special Education
Due Process Hearing Decisions/Hearing Officers http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/hearings/
Texas Special Education Resource Center Parent site
Your Rights ~ The Law ~ IEPs and ARDs ~ Modifications ~ Inclusion PARENT POWER! Nothing can replace the collective guidance and understanding of other parents who've been there. http://www.icsi.net/~stlevine
Texas Register
Need to Know if a New Rule has been Published? http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/ Utah Utah State Office of Education
250 E. 500 S. * Salt Lake City UT 84111 (801) 538-7500 * Fax (801) 538-7521 http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us
Utah SOE AT RISK & SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/sars/
Guidelines for Serving Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/sars/TBI%20GUIDE/table_of_contents.htm
GUIDELINES Utah Attention Deficit Disorder Guide
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/sars/ADHD%20Guidelines/table_of_contents.htm
Utah's Project for Inclusion:Promoting Quality Inclusive Education for All
Utah's Project for Inclusion is a project of the Utah State Office of Education http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/SARS/INCLUSION/inclusion.html
Utah Learning Resource Center (ULRC)
The ULRC is a staff development project sponsored by the Utah Comprehensive System for Personnel Development (CSPD) consortium for special education. http://www.ulrc.org/index.html
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
A Key Resource For Individuals With Disabilities USOR SERVICES Vocational Rehabilitation Independent Living Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Blind & Visually Impaired Social Security Disability Determination Policy & Procedure Manual for Deaf Interpreter Certification http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/usor/usor.htm Utah Center for Assistive Technology Home Page
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/usor/ucat2/index.htm
Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind
http://www.usdb.k12.ut.us/webroot/home.htm
UTAH IDEA 97: A NEW IDEA FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
http://www.monitoring.sdl.usu.edu/idea97.htm Vermont Vermont Education Matters
120 State Street - Montpelier, VT 05620-2501 (802) 828-3147 (fax) 828-3140
IDEA 1997 Q & A
Questions & Answers concerning I D E A This site contains information regarding the 1997 Ammendment to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I D E A) and how it affects the Vermont Department of Education's Special Education Rules. It provides guidance to parents and school districts about how the new law is being implemented. http://www.state.vt.us/educ/Qasped.htm
VERMONT STATUTES ONLINE
Title 16. Education Chapter 101. Special Education http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/title16/chap101.htm Virginia Virginia Department of Education http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/
Virginia Department of Education Division of Instruction a.. Office of Special Education and Student Services b.. Implementation Plan for the IDEA Amendments, 1997 c.. Virginia's Special Education Regulations d.. Special Ed Notice of Intended Regulatory Action e.. Training & Technical Assistance Center - Eastern VA f.. Training & Technical Assistance Center - Southwest VA g.. Regional Mediation Sources h.. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 i.. School Health Services http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/special.html Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Virginia Department of Education
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/Voc_Ed/
Virginia Department of Education Division of Instruction Standards of Learning a.. The Commonwealth of Knowledge! Resources for Implementing the SOLs b.. SOL Connection c.. SOL Training Initiative d.. Technical Assistance Resource Materials e.. SOL Sample Mathematics Curriculums: K-8 & Algebra f.. SOL Sample Test Items g.. Teaching Science h.. SOL Test Blueprints i.. Teaching Virginia SOL j.. Courses To Satisfy Graduation Requirements k.. New SOL for Optional Mathematics Courses http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/sol.html Proposed Special Education Regulations (as of 9/13/98)
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia will be revised in accordance with the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Proposed Special Education Regulations (as of 9/13/98)
Special Education Program Standards
Special Education Program Standards
The Special Education Program Standards will be incorporated into the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia and will be repealed as a stand-alone set of regulations. Public comments may be submitted from July 20 through August 20, 1998 to: Cathy Pomfrey Office of Special Education and Student Services P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, VA 23216-2120 Comments may also be submitted via E-mail to cpomfrey@p... Persons who previously provided comments do not need to re-submit those comments.
For additional information, contact: H. Douglas Cox, Director Office of Special Education and Student Services Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, VA 23218-2120 Note: An additional public comment period will be held after the proposed revisions are published. Washington State WA State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
WA State's OSPI's Special Education Resources
http://inform.ospi.wednet.edu/sped/document.html
WA State's OSPI's Severe Discrepancy Tables
http://inform.ospi.wednet.edu/sped/Publications/LD.htm
"Special Education and the Law"; "A legal Guide for Families and Educators."
http://inform.ospi.wednet.edu/sped/document.html West Virginia West Virginia K-12 Schools
Building 6 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305-0330 (304) 558-0304 FAX: (304) 558-2584 E-Mail: wvde@a... http://wvde.state.wv.us Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841 (608)267-9153 (800) 441-4563 TTY: (608) 267-2427 FAX: (608) 267-1052 http://www.dpi.state.wi.us Wyoming Wyoming Department of Education
Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 V: (307) 777-7675 FAX: (307) 777-6234 E-Mail: jcatch@e... http://www.k12.wy.us/wdehome.html Wyoming Dept of Education Programs and Services Special Education
http://www.k12.wy.us/speced/index.html
Wyoming Dept of Education Alternative Education
Contents Adult Basic Education BOCES (state residential placements) Charter Schools General Educational Development - GED Home Schooling http://www.k12.wy.us/alted/alt_ed.html Wyoming Education Rules and Regulations
These are education rules and regulations of the Wyoming Department of Education and the Wyoming State Board of Education as filed with the Secretary of State. You can view the current text of these regulations or download them in WordPerfect format. http://www.k12.wy.us/regulations.html
1999 General Session of the Wyoming Legislature Education Bill Information
Announcements and Hot Education Issues Education Bills Education Bill Status http://www.k12.wy.us/legis.html US Territories American Samoa American Samoa Department of Education
Pago Pago, AS 96799 (684) 633-5237 FAX: (684) 633-4240 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands No Information Federated States of Micronesia No Information Guam Guam Department of Education
P.O. Box DE Agana, GM 96932 (671) 475-0460 http://www.doe.edu.gu/ Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Department of Education
P. O. Box 190759 San Juan, PR 00919-0759 (787) 753-2062 FAX: (787) 250-0275 Republic of Palau No Information
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Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Department of Education
44-46 Kongens Gade St Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 774-2810 FAX: (340) 774-4679 E-Mail: ldavis@s... Miscellaneous Canadian Special Ed Resources http://home1.gte.net/sherryze/canadian.htm
Cornell Univ Legal Information Institute
State Statutes by Topic http://fatty.law.cornell.edu/topics/education.html
8th Circuit Decisions Peter Westendorp v. Wedl
9/16/98: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reached a decision in favor of parents who had sued their local districts and the state on the issue of providing a paraprofessional to a child placed in a religious school. The District of Minnesota had ruled against the parents. The complete opinion in Peter Westendorp v. Wedl may be found at the court's website. The case is captioned Peter v. Wedl. http://www.wulaw.wustl.edu/8th.cir/Opinions/980915/973608.P8
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