Special Education Resources

Understanding K12 special education compliance & best practices

Are you in compliance with the latest updates on special education issues in your charter school? In this recorded webinar, you'll hear from two of the MI Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) charter school chairs on:

How 'MARSE' rules affect your charter
Insight into Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) best practices
How the 3rd Grade Reading Law impacts special education students
How to deliver "Family Matters" documents to parents with an initial IEP

MDE Curriculum Content Resources

Essential Elements - ELA
Essential Elements - Mathematics
Essential Elements - ELA and Mathematics
Essential Elements - Science and Social Studies

MDE Special Education Resources

MDE Office of Special Education Hotline: 1-888-320-8384
Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE Rules) with Related IDEA Federal Regulation as of May 27, 2020
Michigan Special Education Reference (MI-SER)
MDE Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
MDE Online Educator Certification
Special Education Teacher Certification
Special Education Approvals
Special Education Approval Renewals
MDE State and School Finance
MDE Pupil Accounting Manual (PAM)

MDE State Data Resources

Catamaran
Catamaran training
Catamaran Sample Procedures
MDE Center for Educational Performance & Information (CEPO)
MDE Michigan Education Information Systems (MEIS)
MDE Parent Dashboard
MI School Data

Other MDE Resources

Academic Standards and Resources
Alternatives to Suspension and Expulsion Toolkit
Dispute Resolution Resources
FREE IEP mediation services
Problem Solving Process
Early Literacy
Family Matters Resources
MDE Guidance
MDE Office of Educator Excellence
Grant funded initiatives
Assessment tool kits
Assistive Technology Project
Integrated Mathematics
Transition Planning

MDE Special Education Projects

Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START)
Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MIMTSS)
Co-construct systems at all levels to benefit students (AltShift)
Low Incidence Outreach (LIO)
Michigan Special Education Mediation Program (MSEMP)

State Special Education Organizations for Parents

The Arc of Michigan
Association for Children's Mental Health
Autism Society of Michigan
Bridges for Kids
Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan
Michigan Alliance for Families

Federal Legislation

American's with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504

U.S. Department of Education Resources & Related Resources

National Charter Schools Center
Office of Special Education Programs
Charter School Student Rights
Students with Disabilities in PSA's
Charter School Fast Facts
FAQ's about Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
Dear Colleague Letters

National Intervention & Behavioral Resources

Association of Positive Behavior Support
Center for Social and Emotional Education
Florida Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) System
Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children
What Works Clearing House
Positive Behavior Intervention (PBIS)
IRIS Center

Understanding K12 special education compliance & best practices

Understanding K12 special education compliance & best practices

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