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Schofer, Richard C.; And Others – 1980
A handbook to assist states in fulfilling requirements of Public Law 94-142 to provide a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) for special education staff is presented. The handbook is intended to help writers develop, review, update, and implement the CSPD, which is one section of the state plan submitted to the federal government.…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Federal Regulation, Higher Education
Zeller, Richard W. – 2001
This document is intended to assist states in implementing the mediation requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended in 1997. These provisions include parent participation in collaborative decision-making and the right of parents to challenge decisions about their child's education program. Increased use of…
Descriptors: Arbitration, Compliance (Legal), Conflict Resolution, Decision Making
Western Regional Resource Center, Eugene, OR. – 1996
This monograph is intended to provide guidance to state, school district, and building-level personnel, and family organizations as they strive to comply with the transition requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The monograph includes: (1) a description of the importance and intent of transition services for youth…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Montana State Office of Public Instruction, Helena. – 2001
This manual is intended to help special education teachers in Montana with the Child Study Team (CST) process. It provides answers and examples for general questions regarding student evaluation and eligibility for special education services and for completing the CST report. The guide begins by answering common questions about the CST process,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
Ohio State Legislative Office of Education Oversight, Columbus. – 1992
This study examined issues regarding children who receive special education services outside of their home school district--specifically, reasons for these out-of-district placements in Ohio. The study reviewed relevant documents concerning federal and state requirements and funding, and consulted with Ohio Department of Education (ODE) personnel,…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. Div. of Special Education Services. – 2001
This guide to family-directed transition planning is intended to help parents and students with disabilities take leading roles in the process of transition from school to post-school activities. First, a letter to families examines the challenge of change and the transition process. Section 2 examines regulations that affect transition planning,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Civil Rights Legislation, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Ahearn, Eileen M. – 1995
Current policies and procedures used by states to oversee implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are reviewed, based on a 1994 survey called Profiles of State Monitoring Systems, with data from 49 states and 9 of the 10 federal jurisdictions subject to the requirements of IDEA. Background information is provided…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Shackelford, Jo, Ed. – 1997
This document presents general information about State Interagency Coordinating Councils (SICCs) which participate in the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (formerly Part H Program, now Part C) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The information was gathered from questionnaires returned…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Agency Cooperation, Agency Role, Coordination
North Dakota State Dept. of Public Instruction, Bismarck. Div. of Special Education. – 1999
This handbook provides guidelines to assist North Dakota educators who are developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. It is presented in four sections. The first section highlights the major changes brought about by the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Discipline, Due Process, Educational Legislation
Piercy, Sheryl W.; Bowen, Mack L. – 1993
Forty-eight chief state certification officers and 50 state Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) officers responded to a two-part survey on special education certification and the supply and demand of special education and related services personnel. Survey data were considered within the context of recently approved federal…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Regulation