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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 15, 2012 10:33
The Michigan Department of Education seeks public input on the State’s Annual Part B Application. Input will be accepted until April 2, 2012....
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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 28, 2011 08:11
Math EGLCE Workshop at Wayne RESA on May 26, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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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 31, 2011 08:17
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
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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 March 02, 2011 15:02
The Michigan Council for Exceptional Children created the Michigan Foundation for Exceptional Children in 2001. This scholarship program is intended to provide support for education/training opportunities when students are no longer eligible for special education (and Section 504) programs and services provided by public education (i.e. graduation or reaching 26 years of age). Awards can be granted up to $1,500 and would support anything from transportation, special equipment, tutoring, including tuition. These funds are intended to augment, not replace, funds available through other agencies.
Complete applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2011.
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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 February 11, 2011 10:36
posted on February 11, 2011 09:22
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services will conduct public hearings to receive public comment on administrative rules and documents.
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