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4981575323850LinksSpecial Education Home PageBureau Bulletins Bureau BlogsTHE BUREAU BULLETIN ARTICLE DIRECTORY Summer 2008-Spring 2010.The Bureau Bulletin Article Directory contains links to every article published in the Bureau Bulletin to date. Documents embedded within each article are listed below each article link. Each article title is linked to the Bulletin issue in which it is located. Articles are organized alphabetically by title. Once an article link is opened, the article of interest may be accessed by clicking on the link for a Bulletin section, or by scrolling through the Bulletin.Article Directory LinksA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, ZA2010 Census BureauRecent letter disseminated by Commissioner McQuillanADAAAADAAAAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), S.3406ADOS AvailabilityMemo concerning opportunities to access and work with the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)APR Reports Arriving Soon!ARRA IDEA Part B Funding: Ongoing InformationCommissioner McQuillan’s white paper on ARRA funding ConnCASE handouts (CEIS, Proportionate Share, Maintenance of Effort) Annual Performance Report determinationAnnual Performance ReportsAnnual Performance Reports Available Determination process Anticipated Guidelines RevisionsApproved Private School Directory Updated – Nov. 08Approved Private School ProgramsAPPROVED PRIVATE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS updated 07/25/08)Programs which obtained re-approval during the 2007-2008 school yearApproved Transition/Vocational ProgramsAsk a ConsultantLatest documents on early childhood transitions or developmental delay AssessmentRecent presentation at the Back to School meeting (Sept. 08)AssessmentMemo re: Eligibility determination for the MAS in reading and/or mathAssistive Technology: Laptop LoanComputer Assistive Technology Loan ProgramAssistive Technology Loan ProgramAutism Awareness Month Special Act No. 08‐5 final report District training needs and a sample of providers across Connecticut offering trainings Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities LegislationSpecial Act No. 08‐5: An Act Concerning the Teaching of Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Autism ReadingBBSE Coming AttractionsDocuments which will be available before the beginning of the 2009‐10 academic year to support district‐level planningBSE Participates in National Dispute Resolution StudyOptional IDEA Alternative Dispute ResolutionBSE Submits the Annual APP and SPR!BSE Welcomes New Support StaffBack to School EventEarly Childhood Outcomes, District Determinations, Focused Monitoring, IEP Amendments, Modified Assessment System, Recent Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities legislation.Building the Legacy ToolsBureau Bulletin is AccessibleCCEIS: The Latest Acronym UnveiledSignificant disproportionalityGuidance on administration and improvement activitiesCMT/CAPT Skills Checklist: Research InitiatedSkills ChecklistCMT/CAPT Skills Checklist Training RequirementsCSDE Talent PoolCommissioner’s LetterCSPD: Developing ProfessionalsCenter for Children’s AdvocacyCertificationChild Find RequirementsConnecticut Commission for the Education of Children: Deaf and Hard of HearingConnecticut Meets Requirements!Information on how other states compared.Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)September of 2008 CPAC bulletinSpeak Out newsletterConnecticut State Advisory Council (SAC) on Special EducationConsult with ConsultantsContinuous improvement monitoring processYearly report Article to help inform readers about OSEP’s work with states DDDS GuidanceBrief to assist districts, students and familiesData Collection TrainingTraining on Special Education Data CollectionsDevelopmental Delay DefinitionEECO RequirementsEarly Childhood OutcomesEarly Childhood Outcome (ECO) Requirement PowerPointEarly Childhood OutcomesLatest guidanceEarly Childhood Outcomes RequirementsEarly Childhood Outcome (ECO) RequirementsEarly Childhood Special Education: E-Mail Distribution ListEmployer SymposiumExiters: Special Education Data ConcernExpanding Horizons ConferenceExtended School Year ReminderExtension of State Criteria for Specific Learning DisabilityMore details about the LD Guidelines and professional development opportunitiesFFacilitated Discussions HeldLeast Restrictive Environment (LRE) Forum Facilitated DiscussionFeeding and Swallowing GuidelinesFive Goals of the P.J. ET AL vs. the State of Connecticut, Board of Education, ET AL Settlement Agreement PJ Class Action Suit Focused MonitoringFocused MonitoringIndicator 3 (Participation and Performance on Statewide Assessments) of the State Performance PlanFocused MonitoringFocused Monitoring Closes OutFocused Monitoring Tools AvailableStudent checklist for high school students or checklist for elementary/middle schoolFunctional Behavior Assessment GuidanceGGeneral Supervision: FindingsOSEP clarification regarding identification and correction of noncompliance.2008‐09 Timely & Accurate Data Collection calendarHHighly Qualified Teachers & AYPCircular letter January 2009IIEP ChangesUpdates in IEP amendmentsIDEA ARRAMemo from the Commissioner regarding the posting of all approved ARRA applicationsIDEA and Disability by RaceIDEA Part B Applications AvailableIDEA Recovery Funds for professional development in school‐wide positive behavioral supports (PBS)Information on federal guidance on the PBS investmentIEP ClarificationMemo was sent to districts on March 11, 2009IEP Form Translated in SpanishPDF file or Microsoft Word documentIndicators? APR?Timely and accurate data collection calendarIndicator 11: Evaluation TimelinesIndicator 11: Evaluation Timeliness – Noncompliance NoticeIndicator 14: Post-School Outcomes Information about the Post‐School Outcomes Survey Sample of the most recent Post‐School Outcomes Survey Individual Indicator Spotlight: Evaluation TimelinesJKKindergarten and the IEPInformation on parent “opt out” policiesLLD Guidelines UpdateLEA Excess Cost GrantMemo re: eligibility for grants, released on October 31, 2008Learning Disabilities Guidelines Professional DevelopmentLegal/Due ProcessInformation on due process hearing cases and decisions renderedLegislative Update2009 legislative commit‐tee membership rosterLegislation effective January 1, 2009MMaterials for Students with Print DisabilitiesNIMAS/NIMAC – Ensuring Access to Students with Print Disabilities Meet the Bureau of Special EducationModified Assessment System (MAS) and Skills ChecklistUpdates from Student AssessmentMonitoring: UpdatesNNAEP Coming SoonNAEYC Accreditation SupportNCATE: Links to the NBPTSNERRC: Regional Resources with National ConnectionsBrochure that highlights NERCC activitiesNIMAC RequirementsNIMAS/NIMAC – Ensuring Access with Technological AdvancesNational Accountability Conference HighlightsProcedures concerning CEISState Performance Plan Indicators and improvement activitiesDetermination table containing OSEP’s responses across indicatorsNational Accountability Conference HighlightsState Performance Plan Indicators and improvement activitiesNational Dropout Prevention Center’s Newsletter—Focus on FamiliesNational Teacher of the Year: Connecticut Special Educator RecognizedNew Request for Proposal on WebsiteMore information on Curriculum & Instruction ‐ RFP992 ‐ Investing and Personal Finance Education Programs in the Public Secondary SchoolsNew Special Education Administrator SessionNumber of School DaysSuggested language to use in informing parents and familiesOOSEP Determinations AnnouncedOSEP letter to CT Commissioner of EducationOSEP’s responses across indicatorsLEA Level Determinations – Timely and Accurate Data Collection 2008-09 Data Collection YearOSEP Releases Memo on Timely CorrectionOpportunities with the BSEPParaprofessional Guidance Paraprofessional GuidelinesParent Advisory WorkgroupParent Feedback 2007-082007-2008 Districts in the Parent Survey Sample for the APR Indicator #8 Data CollectionPersonnel CenterOccupational Outlook HandbookPlanning efforts for 2009/10ESY, Paraprofessionals, ECO, Autism, BSE Happenings, APR, Coming Attractions, calendar of events, Resources & Opportunities, and IDEA application. Positioning for PaperlessRecent letter from the Governor to state agenciesPost-School Outcomes SurveyPost‐Secondary Updates Secondary Transition UpdatesProposed Revisions to the LD GuidelinesLD Guidelines from the recent Back‐to‐School presentationPublic Comment on the State Performance PlanPart B State Performance Plan (Part B‐SPP)QRRESC (Regional Educational Service Centers)RESC: Programs and Services for All LearnersSample of the services available Report Card and Transcript GuidanceResponse to InterventionProject Forum - federally funded project that focuses on researching and communicating special education policy issuesRestraint & Seclusion Circular letter from Commissioner Mark K. McQuillan to Superintendents on August 16Restraint & SeclusionNotice of Intent to Adopt Regulations and Public Hearing, re: physical restraintResults‐based AccountabilityRevised IDEA Regulations ReleasedPublished federal regulationsRevised IEP Forms Available SSEDAC Training SEDAC presentation and SEDAC handbookSERC Library: Beyond the ShelvesSERC OfferingsSLP & SERC: Free Web-Based TrainingSRBI Family GuideCompanion guide for families to accompany the ?Using Scientific Research‐Based Interventions (SRBI): Improving Education for All Students” publicationSeclusion and RestraintDraft copy of a standardized incident reportSection 10-76b-9 of the regulations complete regulation text.Secondary TransitionTrainingDraft of secondary transition pages Writing Post-School Outcome Goal Statements PowerPoint presentation Secondary Transition: Post-School Outcome Goal StatementsFrequently Asked Questions Secondary Transition Presentation Support AvailableSecondary Transition: TWNDPMemo regarding how a district should count hours as Time‐with‐Non‐Disabled Peers (TWNDP)Service PlansSlides outlining the non‐public school provisionsSpecial Act No. 08‐5Speech & Language Guidelines AvailableStaff Changes in ResponsibilitiesStaff Directory & Bulletin CommunicationPhotographic staff directoryState Education Resource Center Celebrates 40 Years of Service 1969 ‐2009State Organization HighlightsState Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Plan UpdatesState Personnel Development Grant OverviewArticle expanding upon previous bureau guidance issued in December, 2000State Resources for Families and School PersonnelState Response to “Swine Flu” Guidance Students in Parentally Placed Private Schools: Requirements2007 SDE Frequently Asked Questions and Services Plan presentationSummer Reading ChallengeMemo disseminated by the CommissionerSurrogate Parent ProgramSuspension GuidelinesGuidance to assist school districts in implementing Section 10‐233c of the Connecticut General StatutesTTimely & Accurate DataTimely and Accurate Data Collection Calendar for 2009‐10Title I & Title III Regulation ChangesTransition Assessment Resource Manual AvailableTransition MaterialsTransition PlanningTransitioning Students with Autism to Higher Education and EmploymentUU.S. House Committee on Education and LaborUpcoming Training and Professional DevelopmentSpecial health care needsUpcoming Training and Professional DevelopmentPreparing for the Road Ahead conferenceUpdate for Paraprofessionals June 2009District Contacts for Paraprofessional IssuesUpdated Directory of Approved Private Special Education Programs – 2/09Updates & ChangesIEP Changes power point presentation that was delivered at the September 15th Back‐to‐School Meeting.VWX YZ ................
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