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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
SPECIAL EDUCATION:
PARENTAL RESOURCES
(Updated 10/20/09)
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the topics and links from other sections of the department Web site that are of particular
interest and are intended to provide information, resources and support to parents,
guardians and families of children with disabilities. The resources below are presented alphabetically. |
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PARENTAL
RESOURCES (Updated 10/20/09)
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Vermont State Board of Education Manual of Rules and Practices (Rule Series 2360)
This link will take you to the current version of the special education rules (effective September 17, 2007) on the Vermont State Board Manual of Rules and Practices Web page.
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Vermont Alternate Assessment Forms
View forms that are required for application for the Vermont Alternate Assessment. Collectively, these document the team’s readiness and intentions to provide data-based instruction and assessment of student progress in up to three content areas - reading, math and science. |
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Guidelines for Making Decisions About
IEP Service
This booklet offers guidance for making decisions about IEP services for students
who have disabilities and who are eligible for special education services under the
federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special education and
related services may include occupational therapy, physical therapy and psychological
services. These guidelines are based
on IDEA, Vermont regulations and research-based practices. |
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Mediation,
Due Process and Administrative Complaints
Parents of a child receiving special education services who disagree with decisions
made by the school regarding a child’s identification, eligibility, evaluation, Individualized
Education Program (IEP) or placement have three options available for resolving disputes
with the school. These options include mediation, due process hearing and administrative
complaint:
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Parents'
Rights in Special Education
Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 and Vermont Department of Education's Special Education rules, parents have specific rights concerning their participation in the special education process. This booklet is designed to inform parents of those rights and provide a list of available resources. Versions of this document in other languages will be available by the end of November.
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Special
Education Forms
This series of nine forms is used to evaluate children age six through 21 years
of age to determine their eligibility for special education services, including an
individualized education program (IEP) form to develop a document of appropriate
services, if the child is eligible. |
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Special Education Guide
Vermont's special education regulations (effective September 17, 2007) and other pertinent regulations related
to special education are contained in various sections of the Vermont State Board Manual
of Rules and Practices.
This guide brings all references to special education related rules together in a
single document. |
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Vermont
Family Network (VFN) (Updated 10/20/09)
Founded in 1992,
the VFN is a statewide network of support and information for families who have
a child with special needs or disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
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Response to Intervention: A Guide for Parents
The Vermont Family Network (VFN) works with the Vermont Department of Education to bring families information about Response to Intervention (RtI) and its potential benefits for children and schools. RtI is a general education process of instruction, assessment, and intervention that holds great promise for more effectively and efficiently addressing the needs of all learners in our schools. Through early identification of students at risk, RtI can increase student success and decrease the number of students identified with specific learning disabilities in need of special education. In Vermont, RtI is currently being implemented in an increasing number of schools. This guide provides information for parents about RtI, with specific examples of how Response to Intervention is being implemented in Vermont. For questions about this document, contact Kathleen Kilbourne at (800) 800-4005, ext. 244 or kathleen.kilbourne@vtfn.org.
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Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) Guide for Parents(Added 10/20/09)
The Vermont Family Network (VFN) works with the Vermont Department of Education to bring families information about Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) and the many benefits for children and schools. PBS is a decision-making framework that guides selection, integration, and implementation of the best evidence based practices for improving academic and behavioral outcomes for ALL students. This guide provides information for parents about PBS, with specific examples of how parents and families can participate in this process. PBS is being implemented in several Vermont schools, to varying degrees; from awareness and readiness levels to full implementation that includes school wide planning, to small group interventions, to individual plans. For questions about this document, contact Kathleen Kilbourne at (800) 800-4005, ext. 244 or kathleen.kilbourne@vtfn.org.
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