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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
SPECIAL EDUCATION:
PARENTAL RESOURCES
(Updated 1/8/08)
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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 1/8/08)
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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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Documentation of Eligibility for Alternate Assessment
This form is required for Department of Education approval of all alternate assessments
for inclusion in the school accountability index. In order to be considered for approval,
this form must be completed accurately and accompanied by the most current student
plan. Student plans must include levels of performance. View additional alternate assessment forms.
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Alternate Assessment Decision-Making Process: Matching Students to Assessment Options
This form is designed to be used by student planning team members who may be unfamiliar
with or new to the state's alternate assessment process. It provides a detailed process
for determining which alternate assessment is most appropriate for students. While
this form is helpful in guiding teams through the decision making process, it does
not need to be submitted to the Department of Education. Only the Documentation of Eligibility
for Alternate Assessment form
(listed above) and a student plan are necessary for accountability approval. View additional alternate assessment forms.
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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 (Updated 1/8/08)
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 1977 and Vermont
Department of Education's Special Education Regulations, 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. The Spanish and French versions of this document are not available.
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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
Parent Information Center (VPIC)
Founded in 1992,
the VPIC 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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