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Federal
Individualized Education Program	web	US DOE – OSEP: Comprehensive website maintained by OSEP that includes resources supporting the development of the IEP.
Evaluation and Re-evaluation	web	US DOE - OSEP: Comprehensive website maintained by OSEP that includes resources supporting evaluation and re-evaluation of studentsIdentification of SLD
IIdentification of SLD	web	US DOE – OSEP: Comprehensive website maintained by OSEP that includes resources supporting the identification of students with a SLD.
Secondary Transition	web	US DOE – OSEP: Comprehensive website maintained by OSEP that includes resources supporting Transition.
IEP, Prior written notice and Procedural Safeguards Notice Model Forms	web	US DOE – OSEP: Model forms for prior written notice, procedural safeguards notice and the IEP from the US DOE developed to assist States and school districts in understanding the content that Part B requires for each of these three types of forms.
Questions and Answers On Individualized Edducation Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, and re-evaluations	web	US DOE – OSERS:  Q&A document provided to States, State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), parents, and other stakeholders with information regarding the IDEA requirements relating to individualized education programs (IEPs), evaluations, and reevaluations.
Michigan
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development Process	web	MDE OSE-EIS:  Awareness documents and training materials for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development Process that are compliant AND focused on results for students and are designed to assist students, families, and districts in understanding the purpose and content requirements of the IEP process, Provide detailed guidance regarding the IEP model form, Provide detailed guidance regarding the Notice model form, and Prepare you to implement the process and for use of these model forms.
Approval of the Standards for ESY	July/08	MDE Memo for Approval of the Standards for extended School Year in MI
Standards and Guidance for Extended School Year Services in Michigan	web	MDEOSE-EIS-webpage that contains both the Approved Stands for Extended School Year Services in Michigan and Guidance for Extended School Year Services in Michigan (Updated August 2010)
Michigan Criteria for Determining the Existence of a Specific Learning Disability	Oct/10	MDE OSE-EIS: Model guidance for determining eligibility for Special Education and Related services due to the presence of a SLD
Focus on Results	web	MDE OSE-EIS/Center for Education Networking: website that includes links to 3 important technical assistance documents related to IPE development Standards-Based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Benefit Students Quick Reference Guide: Tips for Developing a Quality and Compliant Transition Individualized Education Program (IEP) Planning and Prevention Strategies Reduce Problems at IEP Meetings
Focus on Results - Tools Help Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Teams Decide Which Assessments to Use for Students with Disabilities	web	MDE OSE-EIS/Center for Education networking: Technical Assistance article that assists IET teams in deciding which statewide assessmetn is appropriate for an individual students.
Focus on Results - University Project Finds New Ways to Conduct Educationally Meaningful Assessments with Students with Disabilities	web	MDE OSE-EIS/Center for Education Networking – Technical Assistance article that helps schools identify the accommodations and resources that best promote a well-rounded education for students with communicative, motoric, and/or sensory impairments.
Continuum of Alternative Placements, Least Restrictive Environment, and Private School Placement for Students with Disabilities	Oct/08	MDE – memo from the MDE clarifying Continuum of Alternative Placements, Least Restrictive Environment, and Private School Placement for Students with Disabilities
Procedures for Determining the Least Restrictive Environment in Accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)	Aug/04	MDE - This paper sets forth the position of the Michigan State Board of Education regarding the placement of students with disabilities in general education programs within general education facilities
Public Agency Placement of Students with Disabilities In Private Schools	Oct/08	MDE OSE-EIS: Technical assistance/guidance for public agencies considering private school placement for a student with and IEP.
Nonpublic Services Plan	web	MDE-website with informtaion that supports providing special education services to students attending nonpublic schools.
MDE Memo regarding parental consent	May/09	MDE - Memo includes highlights of changes, model forms and updated procedural sageguards
Revocation of Parental Consent for Special Education Programs and Services	Feb/09	MDE – Model process/procedure for parental revocation of consent for Special Education programs and Services.
Notice of Cessation of Special Education Programs and Services in Response to Revocation of Parental Consent	Feb/09	MDE – model notice regarding parental revocation of consent for Special Education Programs and Services.
Pupil Transportation	web	MDE – webpage with comprehensive information regarding pupil transportation
FAQ's about Pupil Transportation	web	MDE – webpage with answers to frequently asked questions about pupil transportation
Commentary
IEP Moodle		On-line learning