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PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
SPECIAL EDUCATION:
GENERAL RESOURCES
(Updated 12/17/08)

   

This page contains general materials that may be of interest or use to educators, administrators and families.

   
GENERAL RESOURCES (Updated 12/17/08)
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  Guidelines for Making Decisions About IEP ServiceClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
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.
   
 

Report to the Legislature to Address Services for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (January 2008)Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
This report to the Legislature is a collaboration of the Agency of Human Services and the Department of Education. It is the direct result of Act 35 signed by the Governor in May 2007. The report includes findings and recommendations divided into: Best Practices; Identification and Diagnosis; Early Intervention; Coordination of Services; Access to Information; Training and Workforce Development; Technical Assistance and Consultation; Education Services, Adult Services; and Funding.

  • Interagency White Paper on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Report to the Act 264 Board (March 2006)Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
    This joint publication was completed by Vermont Department of Education and Agency of Human Services staff at the request of the Act 264 board. The document includes information regarding the number of individuals identified state-wide; evidence-based practice; current and projected needs; roles of parents, schools, and community agencies; and service gaps.
   
  Parents' Rights in Special EducationClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
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. The Spanish and French versions of this document are not yet available.
   
  Specific Learning Disabilities & Reading Fluency as a Basic Skill MatrixClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
The IDEA 2004 has added reading fluency to the basic skill areas for consideration in identification of students who demonstrate core deficits, with a specific learning disability (SLD), in accordance with Vermont regulations. Reading fluency is an indicator in the identification of SLD. This reading fluency matrix includes possible assessment measures to use if severe discrepancy is the SLD identifier, as well as measures for consideration if using a responsiveness to instruction model as the SLD identifier. Examples of possible adverse effect measures are also included to support evaluation plan development. For questions or comments, contact Janna Osman, Learning Disabilities Consultant, at janna.osman@state.vt.us.
   
  Severe Learning Discrepancy (SLD) Newly Normed TestsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.(Added 12/17/08)
New normative test information is being provided in this document as well as a reminder of how to create test templates with the highest level of statistical accuracy. When computing severe discrepancy for identification of students with specific learning disabilities it is important to use updated reliability norms. If the reported measures are being used for comparing ability with achievement, the split half reliability scores must be entered into the Severe Learning Disabilities Software Program.
   
   

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