Category: Guidance Documents
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Translations of Parent Resources Available
The P-12: Office of Special Education has developed resources to assist parents of children with disabilities to have a better understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards. These resources include a set of questions that parents can bring to the Committee on Special Education and to their child’s teachers as well as definitions of common terms…
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Special Education Advisory – Parents and the Common Core
The P-12: Office of Special Education has developed resources to assist parents of children with disabilities to have a better understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards and how the child’s individualized education program (IEP) should include recommendations to support their child’s progress towards those standards. These resources also include a set of questions that…
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A Parent’s Guide to Response to Intervention
The pamphlet, A Parent’s Guide to Response to Intervention, which provides parents, families and others with information regarding Response to Intervention is now available in Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. Please share as appropriate. Thank you. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/RTI/parent.htm New York State Education Department P-12: Office of Special Education 89 Washington Avenue, Room 309 EB…
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National Center for Learning Disabilities: The Top Five Things High School Students With LD Should Do Before Graduation
Even if your child is a few years from graduation, it isn’t too early to start thinking about college or work. Remember, there are no IEPs after high school. Learn how to prepare. http://ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/teens/transition-top-5-before-high-school-graduation?utm_source=threethings_may_08_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_content=image&utm_campaign=threethings
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WrightsLaw.com: Behavior & Discipline: What are Schools Required to Do?
IDEA protects a child with a disability from losing the right to FAPE because of behavior caused by their disabilities. Yet, today, schools continue to suspend and expel students with disabilities for behavior. Often this behavior is a minor infraction of the school code of conduct. In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you…
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WrightsLaw.com Can an IEP Address Behavior Issues?
WrightsLaw.com Can an IEP Address Behavior Issues? The law, federal regulations, and commentary describe what IEP teams must do when a child’s behavior “impedes the child’s learning or the learning of other children.” Do not assume that your child’s IEP team is knowledgeable about these requirements. In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you…
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Parent to Parent Link Digest
Attached below, you will find the current issue of Links Digest from Parent to Parent of NYS. Parent to Parent Link Digest PDF Please note, this is a PDF document. You will need Adobe Reader or another PDF reader to view it. Adobe Reader is free and can be found here
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5 Myths And Facts About Inclusion
Friendship Circle Blog: 5 Myths And Facts About Inclusion http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2014/01/27/5-myths-and-facts-about-inclusion/?utm_source=Friendship+Circle+Blog&utm_campaign=1caa5345c0-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3ec270b4ae-1caa5345c0-199147993
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Quick Guide to Special Education Video
Greatschools.org provides a 2 minute video and links to information and a “Quick guide to special education” (If your child has a special need, it can be confusing knowing where to go and how to get help. Here are the basics on finding the right special education program or school.) http://www.greatschools.org/school-choice/special-education/7006-quick-guide-special-education-video.gs?cpn=20140126weekly
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WrightsLaw.com: Self-Advocacy: Know Yourself Know What You Need Know How to Get It
WrightsLaw.com: Self-Advocacy: Know Yourself Know What You Need Know How to Get It If your child has an IEP in high school, encourage her to actively participate in IEP team meetings. After high school, your child will need to advocate for herself when public school IEPs end. Encourage her to build self-awareness skills to help…