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Proposed Changes to Missouri State Plan Part B The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will hold public hearings regarding the State regulations for special education as required for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from persons interested in special education services for children ages 5K to 21. Public hearings are scheduled for the following dates and locations from 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday, February 7th Columbia Public Schools Smithton Middle School, Cafetorium 2600 W. Worley Columbia, MO 65203
Thursday, February 8th Special School District of St. Louis Co. Board Room 12110 Clayton Rd Town & Country, MO 63131
Wednesday, February 14th Kansas City Public Schools Manual Career Technical School 1215 E Truman Rd. Kansas City, MO 64103 Links Proposed Changes: Regulation I – General Provisions Regulation
II – Confidentiality Regulation IV – FAPE/IEP/LRE Regulation V – Procedural Safeguards/Discipline (*Note proposed changes to Hearing Officer Requirements) Regulation VI – DESE Responsibilities Regulation VII – LEA Eligibility Regulation VIII – Private Schools Regulation IX – Funding Regulation X – Special School Districts Regulation XI – State Operated Programs Regulation XII – “Severely Handicapped”* Students and Contracted Placement Reimbursement (SHCPR)
Individuals who require accommodations to attend a public hearing need to contact the Division of Special Education at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at least 72 hours prior to the event, (Telephone 573-526-7605or RELAY in Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 TDD).
Copies of the proposed changes to the regulations for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) will be available for review during regular office hours in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson Building, 4th floor, Jefferson City, MO. The proposed changes are also available on the Division of Special Education website at: http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/PublicHearing05/index.html.
Deletions appear in red text, and additions appear in blue text.
Written comments regarding the State regulations may be submitted to the Coordinator, Special Education Services, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO. 65102-0480 or via email at idea.comments@dese.mo.gov by close of business on Februrary 27, 2007.
Following the comment period, the State regulations will be submitted to the Office of Special Education Programs of the U.S. Department of Education and the Missouri State Board of Education for final approval.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
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the Date! Individuals with learning disabilities (LD), and especially teenagers and young adults, are at increased risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system. Many people with LD (and ADD/ADHD) struggle to stay focused and well-organized, have trouble with expressive and receptive language, are poor listeners and experience delays or deficits in listening and reading comprehension, and are prone to process information too quickly or too slowly and inefficiently. It is especially important to know how to recognize features associated with LD in matters involving juvenile justice so the actions and intentions of these teens and young adults can be properly understood so they can be provided the services and protections they deserve. Join us on January 23 at 2:00 p.m. for an hour-long live online discussion with Peter Leone and Lili Garfinkel, two national experts on this topic, who will answer questions and reflect upon the specific types of behaviors that place kids with LD at-risk. The chat will provide information and resources about how parents, schools, mental health providers, juvenile justice professionals and others can provide options, appropriate treatment, solutions and resources. How
to Participate No special equipment other than Internet access is needed to participate in this text-based discussion. A transcript will be posted shortly after the discussion. NCWD/Youth has revised its popular, Career Planning Begins with Assessment: A Guide for Professionals Serving Youth with Educational & Career Development Challenges. This guide is for multiple audiences within the workforce development system as they assist youth in making decisions and choices based on appropriate assessments that focus on the talents, knowledge, skills, interests, values, and aptitudes of each individual. Youth service practitioners will find information on selecting career-related assessments, determining when to refer youth for additional assessment, and on other issues such as accommodations, legal issues, and ethical considerations. Administrators and policymakers will find information on developing practical and effective policies, collaboration among programs, and interagency assessment systems. The revised edition can be downloaded in Adobe PDF format at http://ncwd-youth.info/assets/guides/assessment/AssessGuideComplete.pdf and in Microsoft Word format at http://ncwd-youth.info/assets/guides/assessment/AssessGuideComplete.doc. New On-Line Encyclopedia of Best Evidence The Johns Hopkins University Center for Data-Driven Reform has launched a free online Web site, Best Evidence Encyclopedia (BEE). The new site gives educators and researchers unbiased researched-based information about such topics as mathematics, comprehensive school reform, education service providers, technology in reading and math, and reading for English Language Learners. The site can be found at http://www.bestevidence.org/ New "Ready by 21" Brief Focuses on Preparing Youth for Work Ready by 21, a Forum for Youth Investment initiative, has released an action brief on preparing youth for work. The brief highlights work related disparities related to family income, race, and education. Attention is given to states with innovative programs which have aligned business and higher education communities with high school standards and workforce skills demands; which are holding high schools accountable for job readiness; which have collocated and integrated youth services and alternative schools for easier access to career development and career ladder programming. Information about the project and the brief can be found at http://www.forumforyouthinvestment.org/_catdisp_page.cfm?LID=93C0AD70-FCEC-4F38-837E17F6DE20DC7F REFERENCE POINTS, transition updates from the TATRA Project, features resources and information to help parent organizations, advocates and professionals better serve adolescents and young adults with disabilities, and their families. Administered by the TATRA Project at PACER Center www.pacer.org, REFERENCE POINTS was launched with the initial support from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition www.ncset.org. TATRA is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration.
Teachers: Use today's tools of technologyMore and more students
are using everyday technology such as iPods, cellular phones, Personal
Digital Assistants (PDA's), and other new technology. Don't pay for
expensive technology that is "special" for people with
disabilities. Ordinary electronic equipment works better and doesn't
make the students seem different. Did you know that PDA's can set a
reminder for your student who has trouble remembering? Or store lesson
notes and assignments? Or that mobile music players such as iPods have
built in compatibility with audiobooks, study guides, and GPS maps? For more information about assistive technology, visit our Questions + Answers section. For parents
For teachers
For People with learning disabilities and those who support them
Information can also be accessed at www.ldonline.org This Newsletter can also be accessed on MPACTs website at: www.ptimpact.com/resources/newsletters/newsletters.htm |
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