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Neary, Tom; And Others – 1992
This manual on curriculum adaptation for inclusive classrooms was developed as part of the PEERS (Providing Education for Everyone in Regular Schools) Project, a 5-year collaborative systems change project in California to facilitate the integration of students with severe disabilities previously at special centers into services at regular school…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services. – 1998
This manual is designed to assist members of Michigan Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to be in compliance with state and federal laws relating to programs and services for students with disabilities. It begins by briefly explaining changes in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act relating to the IEP and parent participation.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
Office for Civil Rights (ED), Washington, DC. – 1998
This fact sheet describes provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that prohibit the discriminatory assignment of students with disabilities to segregated classes or facilities. In elementary and secondary schools, students with disabilities may be assigned to…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination, Educational Discrimination
Brown, Ruth Wharton – 1982
A third volume of materials for special education resource specialists is presented concerning the resource specialist room, scheduling and grading, diagnosis and assessment, individualized education program (IEP) development, material selection, and screening. The first section includes diagrams of room arrangements, while the second section…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Grading
Quinones, Bill; Ozmun, Ellie – 1986
This transition planning guide is intended as a resource for parents of severely handicapped students approaching or at the legal age for leaving public school services and entering community services. The guide was developed after a 2-year transition project, Project Impact, revealed common concerns and questions which parents and teachers…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Education Work Relationship, Individualized Education Programs, Parent Education
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Elementary and Secondary Education. – 1986
The manual was developed to assist Ohio local school personnel in meeting the needs of physically handicapped children. An initial chapter reviews federal and state laws and administrative rules. A chapter on evaluation and individualized education program development covers personnel, evaluation types, and sample procedures. Program…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Morley, Raymond E. – 1988
Practices are identified for use in teaching vocational education to students with mental disabilities. Iowa's definition of vocational education is presented, along with definitions for seven major delivery areas of vocational education: home economics, industrial arts/technology, trades and industry, business/office education,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Educational Practices, Individualized Education Programs, Low Achievement
Shank, Patricia A., Ed. – 1987
This packet, a product of the Advancing Educational Techniques (AET) Project, addresses the theme of empowerment on the part of those working with children who are differently able. The first section explores the concept of empowerment as addressed in current literature and includes an annotated bibliography. Other sections of the packet focus on:…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
New York State Education Dept. Albany. Office for the Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions. – 1985
The publication is intended to help those wishing to establish educational programs for handicapped preschoolers. Nine topic areas are addressed: (1) assessing local service needs; (2) identifying available funding sources; (3) choosing a program site; (4) locating and accessing referral services (suggested strategies for generating referrals);…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Eligibility
Drake Univ., Des Moines, IA. Midwest Regional Resource Center. – 1983
To help parents of children in Missouri with suspected handicapping conditions, the booklet provides information and practical suggestions about parental rights and responsibilities. A section on handicapping conditions reviews federal and state definitions of disabilities and describes common characteristics. Parents' role in evaluation is…
Descriptors: Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Due Process
Bancroft School, Haddonfield, NJ. – 1986
The booklet offers guidelines to help parents of children with autism become more effective advocates for their children. Following a brief summary of parental rights in the education process, the booklet addresses special education and due process concerns. The hierarchy of procedures in bringing about a resolution of differences between parents…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, Due Process
Seidenberg, Pearl L. – 1987
The guide identifies and discusses critical components of high school programs designed to facilitate college placement as well as preparation of potential college-bound learning disabled (LD) secondary students for the demands of college settings. First, secondary programming needs to include integration of LD students into college preparatory…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Cooperative Planning, Educational Counseling, Educational Opportunities
New York State Education Dept. Albany. Office for the Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions. – 1981
Intended for New York State school board members, the guide outlines the responsibilities of board members regarding education of handicapped students. An overview of state and federal rules and regulations is followed by sections on the board's role in the following areas: working with the Committee on the Handicapped, identifying children in…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Boards of Education, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services. – 2000
These two technical assistance papers are designed to provide further clarification to Florida school districts regarding the completion of matrices for students with disabilities and on the documentation of the amount of services a student receives on an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The "Matrix of Services" is used to…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Disabilities, Documentation, Elementary Secondary Education
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. Office of Special Education. – 2000
This guide suggests a fresh perspective for families and professionals working together to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities living in Maryland. It begins by explaining the purpose of IEPs and by providing the principles for IEP development in Maryland. Information is then provided on how the IEP is…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Disabilities, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
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