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Special Education Rule Changes

In order to support the implementation of Act 173, and in particular, the special education rule changes scheduled to take effect in July of 2022, the Agency of Education, and Student Supports Division is offering a series of upcoming supports. Over the following months, expect to see webinars, guidance documents, and tools detailing expectations and impacts for education in Vermont and office hour sessions to answer questions about content, talk about applications to LEA (Local Education Agency) systems, and network with each other around current practices.

The changes to educational practices will require a school wide effort and participation from professionals across the educational spectrum. It is recommended that a diverse and inclusive team (including both special and general education representatives) review each set of resources and participate in upcoming events.

This will be a live webpage that will be updated as links for resources and office hour sessions become available. Updates and changes will be announced but please continue to check back for the most up to date information.

Anticipated Agency of Education Special Education Rule Changes Professional Development and Information Session Schedule

Note: These dates are estimates and may be subject to change. Please stay posted on any updates via this webpage or Special Education Directors Listserv.

Technical Assistance/Professional Development Support Package include:

  • Webinar (Pre-recorded)
  • Rule Change Guidance
  • Tools, Templates, Checklists, Case Studies, and/or Annotated Documents
  • Links to Resources

Monthly Session Schedules

September 2021 | October 2021 | November 2021 | December 2021  

January 2022 | February 2022 | March 2022 | April 2022 | May 2022 | June 2022 | July 2022 | August 2022 

March 2023 | April 2023 | May 2023 | August 2023

September 2021

Setting the Stage: Laying the Foundation for Special Education Rule Changes to Support Act 173

Pre-recorded Webinar:

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Live Office Hours: September 20, 2021 from 9-11:30 a.m.

Resources:


October 2021

VTmtss (Vermont Multi-tiered System of Supports), Early MTSS, and Special Education: How VTmtss and Early MTSS Can Help LEAs (Local Education Agency) Meet Federal and State Requirements for Special Education

Pre-recorded Webinar:

Slidedeck

Live Office Hours: Oct. 18, 2021, from 9-11:30 a.m.


November 2021

Rule Change: Parent Input

Pre-recorded Webinar:

Slidedeck

Live Office Hours: Nov. 15, 2021, from 9-11:30 a.m.

Resources:

Rule Change: Special Education Definition

Pre-recorded Webinar: 

Slidedeck

Live Office Hours: Nov. 22, 2021, from 9-11:30 a.m.

Resources:

Rule Change: Goal Writing

Pre-recorded Webinars: 

IEP Goal Writing: Introduction

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Transcript

Goal Writing: Grade-level Standards

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Transcript

Goal Writing: SMART Goals

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Transcript

IEP Goal Writing: Using Data

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Transcript

Live Office Hours: Nov. 29, 2021, from 9-11:30 a.m.

Resources:

 


December 2021

Rule Change: Functional Skills/Functional Performance

Pre-recorded Webinar: 

Rule Change: Functional Skills/Functional Performance Slidedeck

Resource:

Live Office Hours: Dec. 13, 2021, from 9-11:30 a.m.


January 2022

Rule Change: Adverse Effect

Pre-recorded Webinar: 

Slidedeck

Resources:

Live Office Hours: Jan. 10, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.


February 2022

Rule Change: Determining SLD (Specific Learning Disability) Without Discrepancy Model

Pre-recorded Webinar: 

Slidedeck

Resources:

Live Office Hours: Feb. 14, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.

Parent Information Sessions on Rule Changes

Feb. 28, 2022, from 9:30-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.

Resources:


March 2022

Follow Up on Early MTSS and VTmtss (Vermont Multi-tiered System of Supports) Needs and Networking

Resource:

Live Office Hours: March 14, 2022, from 9-10:30 a.m.

Rule Change: New Tools, Materials, Resources in Response to Needs Assessment

Live Office Hours: March 28, 2022, from 9-10:30 a.m.

Resources:


April 2022

Budgeting Considerations/IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Part B Subgrantee Applications To Support CEIS (Coordinated Early Intervening Services)/MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Supports) and Rule Changes

Live Office Hours: April 4, 2022, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Functional Skills

Slidedeck (May 12, 2022)

Live Office Hours: April 25, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.


May 2022

Adverse Effect

Slidedeck (May 12, 2022)

Live Office Hours: May 2, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.

SLD (Specific Learning Disability)

Slidedeck (May 12, 2022)

Live Office Hours: May 9, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.

Special Education Rule Change Office Hours: VTmtss (Vermont Multi-tiered System of Supports) Tools-Strengthening the System for the Benefit of All Students (Postpone to June 6, 2022)

The May 23, 2022 Office Hours presentation about new AOE resources supporting the assessment of school system needs tied to Act 173 implementation will be delayed until June 6th. The new Office Hours session will also be held from 9-11:30. Please watch for additional information to be distributed through the Special Education Listserv, and through the Weekly Field memo. Please forward to others in your district who had planned to attend this session with AOE.


June 2022

Special Education Rule Change Office Hours: VTmtss (Vermont Multi-tiered System of Supports) Tools-Strengthening the System for the Benefit of All Students

Live Office Hours: June 6, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.

Resource:


July 2022

Endrew F. Training/Guidance on Implementation of Endrew F. Standards

Live Office Hours: July 18, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.


August 2022

Special Education Forms

Live Office Hours: August 22, 2022, from 9-11:30 a.m.

Resource:

Parent Information Session on Special Education Forms 

August 29, 2022 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.

 


March 2023

Special Education Rule Change Overview: General Educators: Impact of Special Education Rule Changes 

This overview is intended to support the special education rule changes and the impact it has on general educators. 

Slidedeck: Special Education Rule Change Overview - General Educators: Impact of Special Education Rule Changes

Special Education Rule Change Office Hour: General Educators: Impact of Special Education Rule Changes

Live Office Hour: March 16, 2023, from 3-4 p.m. 
Meeting Details: General Educators: Impact of Special Education Rule Changes

Slidedeck: General Educators: Impact of Special Education Rule Changes

Resources

Special Education Rule Change Office Hour: CEIS Funds  

This office hour is to discuss the use of CEIS funds. 

Live Office Hours: March 23, 2023, from 3-4 p.m.
Meeting Details: CEIS Funds

Slidedeck: Implementation Examples of Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)


April 2023

Special Education Rule Change Office Hour: Special Education Rule Changes and Functional Skills 

This office hour is intended to support questions related to functional skills and the special education rule changes.

Live Office Hours: April 6, 2023, from 3-4 p.m.
Meeting Details: Special Education Rule Changes and Functional Skills

Slide Deck: Special Education Rule Changes and Functional Skills

Special Education Rule Change Office Hour: Special Education Rule Changes and Adverse Effect 

This office hour is intended to support questions related to adverse effect and the special education rule changes. 

Live Office Hour: April 20, 2023, from 3-4 p.m.
Meeting Details: Special Education Rule Changes and Adverse Effect

Slidedeck: Special Education Rule Changes and Adverse Effect


May 2023

Special Education Rule Change Office Hour: Special Education Rule Changes and Specific Learning Disabilities 

This office hour is intended to support questions related to specific learning disabilities and the special education rule changes.

Live Office Hours: May 4, 2023, from 8-9 a.m.
Meeting Details: Special Education Rule Changes and Specific Learning Disabilities

Slidedeck: Special Education Rule Changes and Specific Learning Disabilities

Special Education Rule Change Office Hours: Special Education Rule Changes and Specially Designed Instruction

This office hour is intended to support questions related to specially designed instruction and the special education rule changes. 

Live Office Hours: May 18, 2023, from 8-9 a.m.
Meeting Details: Special Education Rule Changes and Specially Designed Instruction

Slidedeck: Special Education Rule Changes and Specially Designed Instruction


August 2023

Resources


For questions related to resources or content, contact Chris Kane at Christopher.Kane@vermont.gov.

For questions regarding the links and live office hours, contact Sabine Perry at Sabine.Perry@vermont.gov.