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11-24-2015
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USDOE Guidance: Access to a free appropriate public education includes IEPs aligned to grade level academic content standards
On November 17th, the US Department of
Education issued guidance
on access to a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities.
The guidance
clarifies that students with disabilities should not only have access to a free
appropriate public education (FAPE), but also they should have individualized
education programs (IEPs) that are aligned with state academic content
standards for the grade in which a child is enrolled. This will help to ensure
that all students receive high-quality instruction that prepares them for
success in college and careers.
In addition to the guidance,
the Department also is sharing resources for parents and educators aimed at
helping students with disabilities succeed in school careers and life:
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Website
Featuring Best Practices from the Field - The Department created a new website to house
resources developed by its grantees on effective IEPs, instructional practices,
assessments, student engagement, school climate, home and school partnerships,
and post-school transition.
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Classroom
Strategies for Teachers - The Department compiled tips for teachers with
evidence-based, positive, proactive and responsive classroom behavior
intervention and support strategies. The techniques are aimed at helping
capitalize on instructional time and decrease disruptions.
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Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Implementation Blueprint
for Educators - The National Technical Assistance Center on Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports prepared a new two-part
blueprint
on teaching behavioral expectations throughout schools.
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Tip
Sheets for Parent - The
tip sheets developed by the
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition in collaboration with the
Center for Parent Information and Resources are meant to help children with
disabilities successfully reach adulthood. The tip sheets include
information on financial management, healthcare and independent living.
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