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posted on May 07, 2012 10:43
The American Psychiatric Association is accepting comment on changes to DSM-5 definitions
In May of 2013, the American Psychiatric Association intend...
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posted on April 25, 2012 10:41
Lieutenant Governor signs Autism Insurance Legislation. The Legislation will require insurance companies to offer coverage for autism treatments...
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posted on March 26, 2012 15:03
Recently, OCR published a Dear Colleague letter and FAQs document that provides guidance on the ADA and Section 504 requirements for schools. In...
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posted on March 19, 2012 14:41
The Side-by-Side has been updated to include the June 2010 and October 18, 2011 revisions to the Michigan Special Education Rules and any revisions th...
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posted on March 15, 2012 10:37
On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, the Michigan Senate approved an Autism Insurance Reform Package which would require insurance companies to cover costs for...
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posted on March 13, 2012 11:02
In a recently issued Dear Colleague letter, OSEP reminds districts that IDEA’s least restrictive environment (“LRE”) requirement applies to all childr...
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posted on March 06, 2012 14:41
DEA makes it illegal to possess or sell “bath salts”
On October 11, 2011, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (...
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posted on February 23, 2012 10:00
This model policy includes:
Diabetes Fact Sheet
Actions for School Personnel
Actions for the Parent/Guardian and Student with Diabete...
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posted on February 23, 2012 09:34
Save the date. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Royal Scot of Lansing. Survey forms will be going out shortly, followed ...
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posted on February 03, 2012 15:01
The Office of Great Start, Early Childhood Education and Family Services are to conduct Public hearings to receive comment on the proposed Michi...
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posted on December 26, 2011 12:16
OCR takes a process-oriented approach when conducting complaint investigations and compliance reviews. To OCR, procedural compliance is the key....
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posted on December 15, 2011 12:24
Recently, the Michigan Department of Education revised its guidance documents pertaining to State and Due Process Complaints. Aside from r...
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posted on December 09, 2011 09:03
The US Department of Education (“USDOE”) has revised its regulations governing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). ...
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posted on November 21, 2011 15:39
In September of 2011, OSERS revised its Q&A Document pertaining to IEPs, Evaluations, and Reevaluations. The Q&A Document now has...
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posted on November 21, 2011 15:37
Hot off the Press: At a November 16, 2011 Conference on the Part C Regulations, the United States Department of Education issued Non-Regu...
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posted on November 14, 2011 11:05
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children
72nd Annual Statewide Special Education Conference
Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids
February 29th throug...
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posted on November 14, 2011 10:44
LDA 49th Annual International Conference
February 22 - 25, 2012 Chicago IL
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 922-4...
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posted on November 14, 2011 10:06
The US Department of Education (USDOE) took a different approach to the promulgation of regulations for IDEA 2004 when it decided to work firs...
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posted on November 14, 2011 09:48
On October 18, 2011, the Michigan Rules for Special Education Programs and Services and the School Social Worker rules were revised. ...
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posted on July 13, 2011 11:26
The United States Justice Department (“DOJ”) recently issued a new technical assistance document that provides guidance on the revised ADA reg...
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posted on April 28, 2011 09:55
In a recently released letter, OCR issued new guidance on how districts must respond to sexual violence under Title IX. The guidance rein...
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posted on April 13, 2011 09:44
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services seeks public input on a technical assistance document tiled, Evaluation Procedures.
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posted on March 07, 2011 11:20
On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a food safety bill, into law. Incorporated in the act is the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act (FAAMA).
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posted on March 03, 2011 14:46
Award presented to Sharon L. LaPointe at the 71st Annual MCEC Conference on Thursday, March 3, 2011.
This is the highest award given by the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children and was named for a pioneer in special education. The award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the education of children with exceptionalities.
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posted on February 11, 2011 11:34
In a recently issued memorandum, OSEP wrote that Districts have an obligation to comply with IDEA's initial evaluation provisions regardless of whether the District plans to or is already using RTI strategies with its students.
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posted on February 11, 2011 10:46
Section 300.510 of the Individuals with Disability Education Act requires that a resolution session be convened to attempt to resolve a Due Process Hearing dispute within 15 calendar days (7 days for an expedited matter) after the complaint is filed. Indicator #18 of the Annual Performance Report requires the Michigan Department of Education to submit data regarding resolution sessions to the U.S. Department of Education. To enhance accuracy of the data, the MDE Due Process Hearing Procedures now require districts to submit a resolution session summary form. This form must be submitted whether or not a resolution session was conducted.
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posted on January 03, 2011 12:28
In a recently issued opinion, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox addressed whether provisions of the Revised School Code requiring employee background checks apply to employees of higher education institutions who are providing instruction to K-12 students.
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posted on December 03, 2010 16:58
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released a letter discussing bullying in schools and the related implications of discriminatory harassment. OCR seeks to remind schools that bullying or harassment which is based on race, color, national origin, sex, or disability can be a violation of civil rights under Title II, Title VI, Title IX or Section 504.
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posted on December 03, 2010 16:29
The Michigan Department of Education has published a guide to the Michigan criteria for determining the existence of a specific learning disability. The criteria listed are to be used by the MET in creating an evaluation report and making recommendations to the IEP team.
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posted on October 14, 2010 11:15
The Department of Education has awarded more than $19.9 million to support the education of special educators. Most of the funds will be used to increase the number of quality, fully qualified individuals to serve as special education personnel. It will also be used to support the education of special education paraprofessionals and educational interpreters. The remaining $6 million will be used as grants to support doctoral, post-doctoral and special education administration degree programs. In Michigan, Western Michigan University was the recipient of two grants.
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posted on October 14, 2010 09:36
The Department of Education announced awards for two federal programs that help to create opportunities in higher education for students with intellectual disabilities. There were 28 grants for a total of $10.9 million. $10.564 million wil go to 27 two- and four-year institutions in 23 states under the model comprehensive Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID). The remaining $330,000 will go to the University of Massachusetts - Boston to support the TPSID grantees and other programs around the country.
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posted on September 17, 2010 15:30
Revised Department of Justice ADA regulations were published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. There have been changes made to the regulations governing service animals, wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices, design standards for recreational facilities and more. The revised ADA regulations will take effect on March 15, 2011.
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posted on August 17, 2010 12:14
The Justice Department has published four new proposals for the Americans with Disabilities Act. The proposals aim to reconcile technological advances with the current ADA regulations. The Justice Department is proposing changes pertaining to accessibility of websites and movies, furniture and equipment, and 9-1-1 center technology.
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posted on August 04, 2010 09:22
On July 27, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced 18 States and the District of Columbia are finalists for the second round of federal funding available from the Race to the Top program.
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posted on June 22, 2010 13:03
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has issued a revised Q&A for guidance on individualized education programs (IEPs), evaluations, and reevaluations.
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posted on May 14, 2010 10:27
The report from the National Center for Special Education Research describes the perspective of teachers on the implementation of alternative assessments for students.
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posted on April 21, 2010 14:13
Even though parents failed to give a district notice of their intent to make a private placement at public expense prior to removing their son from the district, a federal district court has ruled that the parents could receive reimbursement prospectively from the time that they did give notice and afford the district an opportunity to address their concerns. Shipler v. Maxwell, 52 IDELR 279 (D Md, 2009).
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