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Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, 2018
The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is the State Lead Agency for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C program for Washington State. Within DCFY, the Part C programmatic home is the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program. During Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017, the ESIT program held contracts…
Descriptors: Infants, Toddlers, State Programs, Federal State Relationship
Colman, Susan; Rauscher, Kelly; Cruz, Diana; Reese, Melanie; Metheny, Patty – Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE), 2019
While the State Education Agency is responsible for providing mediation services, the process ultimately depends on the participation of administrators and parents in order to be successful. This resource describes the advantages and disadvantages of mediation from an administrator's perspective. The goal is to help other administrators make…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Arbitration, Compliance (Legal), Special Education
Ohio Department of Education, 2017
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act prioritizes the needs and barriers of vulnerable youth, including students experiencing homelessness. Students experiencing homelessness are more likely to experience trauma and feel unsettled, move frequently and be highly mobile. Accordingly, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program has guided…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Homeless People, Educational Responsibility, School Districts
US Department of Education, 2017
The McKinney-Vento Act was originally authorized in 1987 and originally sponsored programs to provide services to the homeless. The McKinney-Vento Act is designed to address the challenges that homeless children and youths have faced in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, State educational agencies (SEAs)…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Homeless People, Access to Education, Equal Education
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Mueller, Tracy G. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2009
The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was created to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. One hallmark of IDEA is the promotion of collaboration between school districts and parents of children with disabilities. The letter and spirit of IDEA encourages a working relationship…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Individualized Instruction
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2008
Children with disabilities have a right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Children differ in mental abilities, sensory development, physical traits, emotional or social behaviors, or communication skills. Some may require modification to their school program or special education and related services in order to benefit from their…
Descriptors: Parent Materials, Parents, Related Services (Special Education), Student Needs
Arizona Department of Education, 2005
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 established a requirement that all states develop and submit to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) a performance plan designed to advance the state from its current level of compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the law…
Descriptors: Special Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning, Graduation Rate