Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

About Special Kids (ASK) is offering a one-day training in Linton that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations, preparing for case conferences, and writing IEPs. Suitable for both parents and professionals, the training will be face-to-face and will be held at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Co-Op.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/roadmap-to-special-education-laws-and-process-lint/

Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law

Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law has 176 pages of  jargon-free information on the basic principles and laws that govern education. Written by a professor who teaches courses on special education law, emotional and behavior disorders, and diverse learners, this book offers teachers a quick guide to turn to when heavy legal tomes are too much.

The book begins by discussing important laws such as Section 504 and IDEA 2004, defining disability, and the legal responsibilities of IEP team members. It goes on to discuss the parent-educator partnership and creating a collaborative academic team. Basic principles of an IEP covered along with the important aspect of teachers supervising and protecting students from harm while in their care. Documentation and the rules of record keeping are highlighted in addition to using a team approach when making decisions. Critical court cases are used to provide insight into how to interpret the law and each chapter includes two court cases to show the difference between exemplary practices as opposed to common mistakes that are sometimes made.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

March 25, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by About Special Kids, this workshop, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.

Location:
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
100 N. State Road 46 Bypass
Bloomington, IN  47408

Cost:
$40 / Family Member
$75 / Professional

Register at www.aboutspecialkids.org or call 800-964-4746

Pocket guide to the 2010 ADA standards for accessible design

This Pocket guide to the 2010 ADA standards for accessible design, based on the Access Board’s ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines, has selected sections from the ADA Regulations for Title II and Title III and Safe Harbor References. This handy reference replaces the 1991 ADA Standards and has 200 additional references that are potentially modified by the safe harbor provisions.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Nolo's IEP guide: Learning disabilities

This edition of Nolo's IEP Guide has been updated to reflect the latest laws, federal regulations, and court decisions that affect the IEP process, and includes fully up-to-date forms, sample letters, and resources to help you every step of the way. Plus, read an expanded section about "appropriate" education measures resulting from a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, and get new details on eligibility for special education services for your child. -from the book description

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Writing educationally relevant and legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for preschool and elementary age students with disabilities

Writing educationally relevant and legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for preschool and elementary age students with disabilities: A guide for general and special educators offers a wealth of information on the subject of writing IEPs for younger students. Extensive use of examples are used to help educators transition kids from an IFSP to an IEP.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Special Ed Laws and Regulations Workshop

Interested in learning basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21? About Special Kids (ASK) is offering an all day training on Friday, September 28, in Bloomington on Article 7 and IEPs. Come learn how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP.

The cost is $40 for family members and $75 for professionals.

For more information and to register, visit: aboutspecialkids.org

Navigating Special Education Law and Policy

From the book description:
"Navigating Special Education Law and Policy is a landmark publication updated in 2012. This comprehensive guide to special education rights and responsibilities covers: IDEA and No Child Left Behind regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act, Rights and Privacy Act, recent and important court decisions, and updated statistical data. It provides a conceptual foundation for understanding all aspects of special education law."

Email cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Developmental Disabilities Act Revisited

From the National Council on Disability comes, Rising Expectations: The Developmental Disabilities Act Revisited. It presents the findings from a year-long study of how programs resulting from the Developmental Disabilities Act have improved supports and services for people with developmental disabilities. It suggests that great strides have been made over the past 40 years, but there is still room for greater improvement.

To check out this book, email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

The full text is also available online at: http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2010/rising_expectations_02-15-11.html

Indiana’s Special Education Law Working for You Conference

Family members, educators, and others interested in understanding more about Indiana’s special education law are invited to a full-day conference on Monday, March 21 titled Indiana Special Education Law Working for You – A Toolkit for Success to be held at the IUPUI Campus Center, 420 University Blvd., Room 450, Indianapolis.

Sponsored by the Riley Child Development Center and the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center of Riley Hospital for Children, and supported by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, speakers will provide an overview of Indiana’s Article 7 special education law in the morning and how to use it, while breakout sessions in the afternoon will cover topics such as behavior strategies, case conference preparation, transition IEPs, social skills, discipline, IEP tools and post-secondary planning. Participants will leave with information to address current challenges related to special education law in Indiana.

The Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is providing 50 full scholarships to family members of Indiana students with disabilities to attend the conference. Fees without scholarships are $70 for a family member and $100 for professionals.

Full information about the conference schedule and scholarships is available at http://pediatrics.iu.edu/sections-and-faculty/child-development/3rd-annual-indiana-special-education-law . Online registration can be found at http://pediatrics.iu.edu/sections-and-faculty/child-development/3rd-annual-indiana-special-education-law/course-registration. For additional information, contact the Riley Child Development Center at (317) 944-8167 or e-mail Rylin Rodgers at ryrodger@iupui.edu.

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

This workshop, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.

Thursday – February 10, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408

Cost:
$40 – Family Members
$75 - Professionals

For questions, contact training@aboutspecialkids.org

Register online at www.aboutspecialkids.org

Registration for the training will be closed on February 8, 2011