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Discipline

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US DOE - Topic Brief, Video Clips, Training materials, Dialogue Guide, Presentations and Q&A from the US Department of Education.

Disproportionality

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US DOE - Topic Brief, Video Clips, Training materials, Dialogue Guide, Presentations and Q&A from the US Department of Education.

Monitoring and Enforcement

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US DOE - Topic Brief, Video Clips, Training materials, Dialogue Guide, Presentations and Q&A from the US Department of Education.

Secondary Transition

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US DOE - Topic Brief, Video Clips, Training materials, Dialogue Guide, Presentations and Q&A from the US Department of Education.

Michigan

 

 

Compliance Standards for Special Education July 2012

These Compliance Standards outline the compliance requirements for both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.  A Microsoft Word version is available by searching the MDE website using the following search term: Compliance Standards for Special Education

Discipline

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MDE OSE-EIS

Due Process Complaint Procedures

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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) procedures regarding special education administrative due process hearings.

Resolving Special Education Complaints 2011

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Special Education State Complaint Procedures.

MDE Memos web

Website that archives all MDE memos

Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education web

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Educational Development Plans

 

Guidance from the MDE on Educational Development Plans, a requirement of The Revised School Code (380.1278b(11).

Pupil Accounting Manual

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This manual provides guidance on pupil membership requirements and count procedures provided by the Office of State Aid and School Finance.

Focus on Results

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Guidance and technical assistance documents which include an audio option and video interviews on a wide variety of Special Education topics.
Personal Curriculum

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The personal curriculum (PC) allows the board of a school district or public school academy to award a high school diploma providing the student completes the PC.
Procedural Safeguards Notice

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This document is based on the federal model provided by the U.S. Department of Education after the reauthorization of the IDEA in 2004
Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) and Development of an Evaluation Plan

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The information contained in this document can be used as a resource for districts to understand federal and state rules and regulations, and how the MDE interprets them.
Significant Disproportionality  

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The information at this site includes clarification about the difference between disproportionate representation and significant disproportionality.

Schedule for Retention and Disposal of Records  

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The Schedule for Retention and Disposal of Public School Records provides for the disposition of most records created or maintained by public schools.
Special Education Personnel Approval Web The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services online personnel approvals manual provides information on special education personnel seeking approval in the State of Michigan.
Supporting Student Behavior: Standards for the Emergency use of Seclusion and Restraint  Dec - 06 Summarizes how a positive behavior support approach reduces or eliminates the use of seclusion and restraint; defines the terms "seclusion" and restraint", outlines procedures for emergency use of seclusion and restraint; and provides a framework for training.
The Michigan Special Education Reference web A research tool provided to special education program directors, school administrators, teachers and other service providers, parents, and parent support groups who need information regarding special education quickly and in a searchable format. 

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