Information Services provided reports in response to 12 Information Requests in October. The following list describes the requests, using the descriptor terms from the Matrix thesaurus as an organizing device. Attached is a list of the actual questions as well. Please feel free to contact the Coordinator of Information Services, Chris Rogers, at
if you would like further information about these searches. 1. Data management, WWW 2. SPP, Part B, Part C, SEA 3. LD, Identification, Regulations, SEA 4. Dispute resolution, Due process, Hearing systems 5. Monitoring, Compliance, Policy 6. Part C, Home visits, Service delivery 7. IEP, Standards 8. Monitoring, Data management, LEA 9. Evaluation, Eligibility, LEA, Part B 10. Funding, SEA 11. ITP, Postsecondary education, Interagency, Best practices 12. Monitoring, FAPE, Definition, Compliance
Posted on: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Evidence-based Secondary Transition Practices
The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) has posted a variety of resources pertaining to Evidence-Based Practices in secondary transition and on the procedures used in their review process of the resources. There will be updates to this link bi-monthly with additional resources.
Posted on: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
New Research Synthesis on Early Childhood Inclusion
The National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) has recently published a document entitled Research Synthesis on Early Childhood Inclusion. The document includes 9 key conclusions on Early Childhood Inclusion along with complete citations for the research that backs up these conclusions. There is also a helpful page of definition of terms included. The synthesis can be downloaded for free in PDF format here.
Posted on: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Parent Participation in State Monitoring
NASDSE’s Project Forum has a new In-Brief Policy Analysis by Eileen Ahearn entitled “Parent Participation in State Monitoring.” One of the most interesting findings of this study was that 16 out of 37 responding states have parents on their monitoring teams. Benefits and challenges of having parents on monitoring teams are addressed as well.
Posted on: Thursday, October 25, 2007
New Publication on RtI from NASDSE
The National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) has assembled an annotated bibliography of research on Response to Intervention (RtI). This 233 page document is intended to serve as a complement to NASDSE’s earlier book, Response to Intervention: Policy Considerations and Implementation. A free copy of this book can be found online here, or can be ordered by completing and faxing this form.
Posted on: Thursday, October 25, 2007
Registration Open for 2007 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference
Registration has been opened for the 2007 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference on December 3-5, 2007. It will be held at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Arlington, VA, with pre-conference meetings and workshops on December 1 and 2. The goals of the conference are to review and discuss the current requirements under IDEA for Part C and Section 619 and potential implications of new regulations, to gain a better understanding of research findings and evidence-based practices from U.S. Department of Education initiatives, and to acquire resources and build relationships for the use of data and collective partnerships. Participants will include: state Part C coordinators and staff; state Section 619 coordinators and staff; state ICC chairs, members, and staff; Early Childhood Projects staff; national, regional, state TA providers; parents in state/regional/national leadership positions; and partners from the early childhood community. More information can be found at the above link.
Posted on: Tuesday, October 2, 2007
NDPC-SD Presents Teleseminar on Dropout Policy Impact
The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities is presenting a telephone seminar entitled “The Impact of Policies and Procedures on Dropout and School Completion” on Tuesday, October 16 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). This teleseminar examines selected policies and proposed remedies implemented by several education agencies. It is designed for state and local education agency personnel, policymakers and others concerned with policies that impact school completion. This teleseminar is free to State Directors of Special Education, OSEP/OSERS, and Regional Parent Information Centers, and one can register by calling 1-800-775-7654 or sending an e-mail to
for more information
OSEP established a Dispute Resolution Cluster Group, facilitated by CADRE, to compile and present information on APR/SPP activities. At the August 2007 OSEP Leadership Conference, Cluster Group members presented information on Dispute Resolution activities reported by states and resources available from the OSEP TA & D network. Michigan was featured, with Ann Omans presenting, on the exemplary work being done with its dispute resolution system. More information can be found at the above link.
Posted on: Tuesday, October 2, 2007
NIUSI Hosts Colloquium to Coauthor Book about Systemic Urban Reform
On October 28-30, the National Institute for Urban School Improvement is hosting a working colloquium in Crystal City with a small group of practitioners and researchers. OSEP Project Officer Anne Smith is leading this group in the development of a book about systemic urban reform. Other NIUSI publications can be downloaded at the above link.
The fourth 2% Regulation TA teleconference has been set for September 20, 2007, from 1-2 p.m. EDT. Presented by the U.S. Department of Education and the University of Maryland with the National Center on Educational Outcomes moderating, the conferences are intended to provide updates on the field of 2% regulations and development of assessments based on modified academic achievement standards, as well as responding to questions regarding 2% standards. The September call will continue where the August call left off on identification of 2% students, and the role of the IEP team. Participants are encouraged to submit written questions on standards-based IEPs to 2%
by September 17. To dial in, call 866-323-2841. The conference ID is 12497125.
Posted on: Monday, September 17, 2007
September 18 Exiting Teleconference Postponed
The teleconference planned for September 18 on Check and Connect has been postponed indefinitely. Plans are being made to hold the teleconference at a later time in order to allow schools more time to determine if they have dropout issues.
Posted on: Monday, September 17, 2007
Recent Information Requests Submitted to NCRRC
Information Services provided reports in response to 8 Information Requests in August. The following list describes the requests, using the descriptor terms from the Matrix thesaurus as an organizing device. Attached is a list of the actual questions as well. Please feel free to contact the Coordinator of Information Services, Chris Rogers, at
if you would like further information about these searches. 1. SEA, Administrators, RRC 2. LEA, Management, Performance goals 3. Accommodations, Large scale assessment, Research 4. Speech impairments, Eligibility, Evaluation, SEA 5. BD, Functional behavioral assessment, Behavior intervention plan 6. Disproportionate representation, LEA, Policy, Procedures 7. Part C, BIA, SEA, Collaboration 8. Early intervening, SEA
Posted on: Monday, September 17, 2007
Forum on Positive Behavioral Supports
The 2007 National Forum for Initial and Advanced Implementers of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Support - Planning for Systems Change will be held in Rosemount, IL from October 10-12, 2007. The forum will include examples, processes, and new findings related to school-wide positive behavior supports. The program plan can be viewed by clicking here. Registration can be completed at this link.
Posted on: Thursday, August 30, 2007
CELL Selects States to Receive Specialized Technical Assistance
The Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL) is funded by OSEP to synthesize research on early literacy learning. CELL is beginning the process of selecting states to receive specialized technical assistance (TA) in the upcoming year. TA will be offered in two forms: CELL Information Sharing Communities and CELL Statewide Training Assistance. Applications must be received by October 31, 2007. To learn more about CELL specialized TA and how to apply go to the above link.
Posted on: Thursday, August 30, 2007
NASDSE's New Project Forums
Project Forum has recently released two new policy analyses: (1) Standards-Based Individualized Education Program Examples by Marla Holbrook; and (2) State Definitions of Significant Disproportionality by Paula Burdette; These documents can be found at the Project Forum site here. Project Forum’s aim is to facilitate improved services to children and youth with disabilities by gathering and sharing information that supports changes to policy and practice at the national, state and local levels.
Posted on: Thursday, August 30, 2007
NECTAC’s New Publications
The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) has recently provided two new publications on their website. They are: (1) a 2007 update on the Section 619 Profile (15th Edition) edited by Alex Lazara, Joan Danaher, and Robert Kraus; and (2) Part C Updates (9th Edition) edited by Joan Danaher, Sue Good, and Alex Lazara. Both can be found at their respective links.
Posted on: Thursday, August 30, 2007
Upcoming Exiting Community Teleconferences
There are 4 upcoming Exiting - Part B Community of Practice teleconferences scheduled for Fall 2007. For current information go to their website by clicking here. To participate, dial 866-393-8073 and enter *2830894* (including the asterisks). (1) The "Putting the ‘I’ in the IEP" teleconference will be held on Thursday, August 30th from 2:00-3:00pm (CDT) and will be led by Dr. Robert Stodden and Dr. Kelly Roberts, University of Hawai’i at Manoa; (2) The "Data Collection for Program Improvement" teleconference will be held on Wednesday, September 5th from 1:00-2:00pm (CDT) and will be led by Ed O’Leary, Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center; (3) The "Check and Connect: An Evidence-Based Strategy for Improving Graduation Rates" teleconference will be held on Tuesday, September 18th from 1:00-2:00pm (CDT) and will be led by Dr. Sandra Christenson, University of Minnesota; (4) Finally, the "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Improvement Strategies" teleconference will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd from 1:00-2:00pm (CDT) and will be led by Dr. Michael Sharpe, North Central Regional Resource Center.
Posted on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Recent Information Requests Submitted to NCRRC
Information Services provided reports in response to 6 Information Requests in July. The following list describes the requests, using the descriptor terms from the Matrix thesaurus as an organizing device. Attached is a list of the actual questions as well. Please feel free to contact the Coordinator of Information Services, Chris Rogers, at
if you would like further information about these searches. 1. Funding, Fiscal management, LEA 2. Parent professional partnership, Training, Survey 3. IEP, Consent 4. Maintenance, Funding, Fiscal management 5. Monitoring, LEA 6. Funding, Low incidence disabilities
Posted on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
DEC Annual International Conference
The Division of Early Childhood (DEC) will be holding their 23rd Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families conference from October 25-28, 2007 at the Sheraton on the Falls and Brock Plaza in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The sessions and workshops at this conference are intended to focus on a variety of issues for individuals that work with children of special needs and their families. Additional information about the conference, as well as registering information can be found at the above link.
PACER Center (a National Center based in Minnesota) has drafted a new brief in collaboration with the National Post-School Outcomes Center (NPSO). This brief discusses a survey of students who have already transitioned out of special education. Examples of survey questions and how results from the survey can help improve secondary education and transition are also included.
Posted on: Wednesday, August 1, 2007
DEC's Final Comments on Proposed IDEA Part C Regulations
The Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood (DEC) has submitted its final comments on the Part C Notice of Proposed Rule Making. They are available online by clicking here. The deadline for comments was July 23, 2007.
Posted on: Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Measuring Child and Family Outcomes - NECTAC National TA Meeting
Registration is now open for the Measuring Child and Family Outcomes NECTAC National TA Meeting, including Part C and Section 619 Coordinators Meetings, August 26-29, 2007, in Baltimore, MD. This TA meeting will provide opportunities for participants to learn about other states' strategies for measuring child and family outcomes, hear the latest guidance from the Early Childhood Outcomes Center and OSEP, and discuss common challenges and effective practices. For more information on this conference or to register for the conference, go to the above link.
Information Services provided reports in response to 10 Information Requests in June. The following list describes the requests, using the descriptor terms from the Matrix thesaurus as an organizing device. Attached is a list of the actual questions as well. Please feel free to contact the Coordinator of Information Services, Chris Rogers, at
if you would like further information about these searches. 1. Modifications, Assessment 2. Transition, Postsecondary education, IEP, Regulations 3. RtI, Management 4. Consultant 5. Monitoring, LEA, Self assessment 6. State advisory panels 7. RtI, Consultants 8. Monitoring, LEA, Training, Professional development 9. Monitoring, IEP, Service delivery 10. Funding, Accessibility, IEU
