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FINAL IDEA REGULATIONS, PART B
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/finrul/2006-3/081406a.html
2007 INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK
The 7th Annual Inclusive Schools week will be held December 3-7, 2007. This
year's theme is "Lessons from the World: Including All Children" and will
celebrate international efforts to improve educational outcomes for all children,
especially those with disabilities and from culturally and liguistically diverse
backgrounds.
Report Released on Foster Care Youth with Disabilities
The National Council on Disability recently published "Youth with Disabilities in
the Foster Care System: Barriers to Success and Proposed Policy Solutions," a
report focusing on the challenges faced by older youth with disabilities in the
foster care system.
NEW MENTAL HEALTH REPORT
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
recently submitted a report to Congress: Promotion and Preventions in Mental
Health: Strengthening Parenting and Enhancing Child Resilience. The report
emphasizes the benefit of a strengths-based approach to mental health programs
as demonstrated in research findings.
IDEA STATE IMPLEMENTATION DETERMINATION LETTERS
As part of its continuous monitoring process, the US Department of Education
Office of Special Education Programs has released determination letters based
on states' compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA
2004).
U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF PARENTS
The U.S. Supreme Court made a decision today in the Winkelman v. Parma City
School District case about a boy with autism whose parents argued they were
effectively denied access to the courts because they could not afford a lawyer.
The Court ruled that parents do not need to hire a lawyer to sue public school
districts over their children's special education plan.
NEW ALLIANCE-CADRE PUBLICATION
"Resolution Meetings: A Guide for Parents," developed in collaboration with the
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE), is
a guide for families that will help readers to have a better understanding of
resolution meetings, one of the ways in which special education disputes can be
resolved.
REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION MEETING MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
This winter, 3 Regional Implementation Meetings were held across the country
to present information on the IDEA 2004 final regulations. Presentations made
by Office Of Special Education Programs (OSEP) personnel are available at
http://idea.ed.gov/ and materials from the OSEP Technical Assistance and
Dissemination Network can be viewed at
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/view/339/379/. The materials and
presentations cover specific parts of IDEA 2004 (response to intervention, highly
qualified teachers, monitoring, etc.) to support states as they implement the new
regulations.
NEW PUBLIC INSURANCE FACT SHEET
Incenter strategies recently released a new fact sheet called "The Public Health
Insurance Cliff for Older Adolescents." The document reviews eligibility policies
for 19 and 20-year olds under Medicaid and SCHIP.
RESULTS FOR KIDS
This extensive collection includes models, curricula, practices, policy, research,
and resources that can be applied to improve outcomes for all learners.
- On August 14, 2007 the final federal implementing Part B of the
individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA
2004) were published in the Federal Register - Part B of IDEA 2004 covers school-aged children
- The process of amending federal regulations began on December 3, 2004
when President Bush signed into law the IDEA 2004, reauthorizing IDEA
and aligning the law with the goals and purpose of No Child Left Behind. - Following the IDEA's reauthorization, the US Department of Education's
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) solicited
ideas for draft regulations to implement the law. Beginning in January
2005, a series of public meetings was held across the country. On June
21, 2005 the US Department of Education published draft federal
regulations in the summer 2005. More than 5000 people responded and
provided comments, suggestions, or input to the US Department of
Education. - Final regulations are effective 60 calendar days from the date of
publication (or October 14, 2006)
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/finrul/2006-3/081406a.html
2007 INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK
The 7th Annual Inclusive Schools week will be held December 3-7, 2007. This
year's theme is "Lessons from the World: Including All Children" and will
celebrate international efforts to improve educational outcomes for all children,
especially those with disabilities and from culturally and liguistically diverse
backgrounds.
Report Released on Foster Care Youth with Disabilities
The National Council on Disability recently published "Youth with Disabilities in
the Foster Care System: Barriers to Success and Proposed Policy Solutions," a
report focusing on the challenges faced by older youth with disabilities in the
foster care system.
NEW MENTAL HEALTH REPORT
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
recently submitted a report to Congress: Promotion and Preventions in Mental
Health: Strengthening Parenting and Enhancing Child Resilience. The report
emphasizes the benefit of a strengths-based approach to mental health programs
as demonstrated in research findings.
IDEA STATE IMPLEMENTATION DETERMINATION LETTERS
As part of its continuous monitoring process, the US Department of Education
Office of Special Education Programs has released determination letters based
on states' compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA
2004).
U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF PARENTS
The U.S. Supreme Court made a decision today in the Winkelman v. Parma City
School District case about a boy with autism whose parents argued they were
effectively denied access to the courts because they could not afford a lawyer.
The Court ruled that parents do not need to hire a lawyer to sue public school
districts over their children's special education plan.
NEW ALLIANCE-CADRE PUBLICATION
"Resolution Meetings: A Guide for Parents," developed in collaboration with the
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE), is
a guide for families that will help readers to have a better understanding of
resolution meetings, one of the ways in which special education disputes can be
resolved.
REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION MEETING MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
This winter, 3 Regional Implementation Meetings were held across the country
to present information on the IDEA 2004 final regulations. Presentations made
by Office Of Special Education Programs (OSEP) personnel are available at
http://idea.ed.gov/ and materials from the OSEP Technical Assistance and
Dissemination Network can be viewed at
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/view/339/379/. The materials and
presentations cover specific parts of IDEA 2004 (response to intervention, highly
qualified teachers, monitoring, etc.) to support states as they implement the new
regulations.
NEW PUBLIC INSURANCE FACT SHEET
Incenter strategies recently released a new fact sheet called "The Public Health
Insurance Cliff for Older Adolescents." The document reviews eligibility policies
for 19 and 20-year olds under Medicaid and SCHIP.
RESULTS FOR KIDS
This extensive collection includes models, curricula, practices, policy, research,
and resources that can be applied to improve outcomes for all learners.
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