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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.

Early Intervening Services

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

Evaluation and Reevaluation

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

Funding

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

Highly Qualified Teachers

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

Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities

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

Individualized Education Program

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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.

National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards

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

Part C Option

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

Private Schools

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

Procedural Safeguards

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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.

Statewide and District Assessments

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

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MDE OSE-EIS

Due Process Complaint Procedures

2011

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.

Individualized Education Program 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.

MDE Memos web

Website that archives all MDE memos

Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education web

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Michigan Criteria for Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities Oct.-10

Establishes the criteria that must be followed in Michigan to determine the existence of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) for a student suspected to have an SLD.

Policy for the Appointment of Surrogate Parents for Special Education

Sept - 08

Policy that applies to public agencies engaged in the education or care of individuals covered under the (IDEA) 2004. It is intended to interpret federal provisions and the laws of the state as they may pertain to the provision of special education programs and services where those respective state and federal jurisdictions coincide.

Standards for Extended School Year

 

The purpose of this document is to provide information and assistance for parents, educators, administrators, and service providers regarding the implementation of the Standards for Extended School Yera Services in Michigan.

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.
Homebound and Hospitalized Services for Michigan Public School Students Jan.-11

This document provides information regarding the responsibility of public school districts, parents, and other primary caregivers for pupils who are homebound or hospitalized.

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 Finance Management web A-Z listing of Special Education Finance resources.
Special Education Guidance Web Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (SE-EIS). One page, one-sided documents that focus on a single special education topic, written in plain English to provide basic information about a single topic.
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.
Utilization of Noncertified Personnel in Elementary Secondary Schools March -06 MDE Office of Professional Preparation Services - Clarifies conditions governing the assignment of noncertified personnel employed to support teachers and instruction at the elementary and secodnary level.

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