The Resource Storeroom - Inclusion, IEPs & 504s

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Also on this page: ♦ HOMESCHOOLING    ♦ 504 RESOURCES

 

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COLORADO IEP & INCLUSION RESOURCES

 

An Overview of the Special Education Process

CDE IEP Video (English)     CDE IEP Video (Spanish)

 

PEAK Parent Center - Colorado's Parent Training and Information Center offering education and training on IDEA.

 

heartShirl's IEP Tips

 

Accommodations & Modifications

 

Fifteen Things About Me - A great "about my child" to give to teachers.

 

 Special Education Transportation Guide (not a Colorado generated document, but information taken from IDEA)

 

[INCLUSION] Project Participate - Provides families, educators, administrators and therapists with simple strategies to increase the active participation of students with disabilities in school programs.

 

[EDUCATION] One-Stop-Shop to Access School & District Data


[EDUCATION] Randy Chapman’s Ability Law Blog  - Practical comments and information on special education, early intervention, and disability law.

 

heartMaking the IEP Process Easier and Better from Visions and Voices Together

 

purple heartIEP Planner from Visions and Voices Together

 

Decision for Federal Complaint Regarding a 1-1 Para - The IEP offering from the School District must be sufficiently specific so that the services provided and resources committed are clear.

 

US Flag NATIONAL IEP & INCLUSION RESOURCES

 

Sample IEPs

 

Resolving Disputes Between Schools and Parents - Authoritative information about critical aspects of resolving conflicts under IDEA.

 

heartWrightslaw - Developing a Smart IEP

 

[EDUCATION] Assemble a Teacher Information Packet - Great anytime, but particularly at start of school year. 

 

 About.com's IEP FAQ

 

 Good IEP "How To's" at Ehow.com (including letter templates). Check out the sidebar menu

 

purple heartThe Pop-Up IEP - Suggested responses to statements like "The general education teacher couldn't be here today."

 

 IEP Tips Great website with lots of good information, links and details.

 

 IEP Goals & Objectives Bank

 

 Seven Habits of Highly Effective IEP Teams

 

heartHow to Request a 1-1 Paraprofessional

 

heartWhen Your Child's Teacher is Not Following the IEP

 

 Extended School Year Services - ESY (Wrightslaw)

 

 IEPs for Children with Behavior Problems (Wrightslaw)

 

[INCLUSION] Kids Together Inclusion Resources - Good website!

 

 COLORADO HOME SCHOOLING RESOURCES

 

For Some Families There’s No Place Like Home: The IDEA and Home Schooling - Randy Chapman's Ability Law Blog

 

Homeschooling Resources (CDE)

 
 504 RESOURCES

 

504 Resources and Sample Plans

 

Information on Section 504 (CDE)

 

Section 504 - The civil rights of students with hidden disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.ervices