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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Federal law concerning the education of students with disabilities, requires schools to provide parents of a child with a disability with a notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under the IDEA and U.S. Department of Education regulations.
Series
Fast facts volume 2011 January
Author
Pub. Date
2003.
Description
In order to be an effective participant on the education team, to provide quality services to students, and to advance professionally, a paraeducator must acquire and maintain certain essential skills. In this document, such skills are called core competencies and are subdivided into the four domains of: Professionalism and Ethical Practice, Instructional Content and Practice, Supporting the Learning Environment, and Communication and Collaborative...
7) Derechos de los padres y sus hijos en la educación especial: aviso de garantías de procedimiento
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
El Acta para la Educació n de los Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA), la ley Federal concerniente con la educación de estudiantes con discapacidades, requiere que las escuelas ofrezcan a los pa dres de un niño con una discapacidad un aviso que contenga una explicación completa de las ga rantías de procedimiento disponibles bajo la IDEA y los reglamentos del Departamento Educación de los Estados Unidos.
Pub. Date
2008.
Description
With input from facilities' special education directors and teachers, as well as school district out-of-district placement coordinators, the Quality Standards have been revised to reflect the most recent changes in the law (IDEA, No Child Left Behind) and highlight best practices. Furthermore, every effort has been made to make each individual quality standard concrete and discrete, as well as to eliminate redundancy.
15) The power of partnership: a guide for local special education advisory committees, SEACs in Colorado
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Description
The purpose of this guide is to provide information for school district special education advisory committee (SEAC) members regarding their functions and purpose. Many school districts in Colorado and throughout the country use advisory committees to provide advice and recommendations to improve services for students with disabilities. This guide is intended to assist school district SEAC members and the local special education director in the development...
Pub. Date
2009.
Description
The Quality Indicators offer guidance to educators and administrators when developing, implementing and evaluating quality programs and services for students with the most significant needs. This guide identifies ten components to consider for effective programs: Inclusive Culture, RtI/Progress Monitoring, Instruction, Positive Behavior Support, Communication, Self Determination, Health and Safety, Transition, and Paraeducators. This guideline is...
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Description
In providing access for students with disabilities to inclusive settings, Colorado ranks fourth in the nation, both in elementary and secondary education but a dearth of data exists to corroborate whether or not school practices are effective in producing productive citizens capable of living independently, with gainful employment, and in meaningful relationships.