How much time is spent correcting ongoing mistakes made by staff members? This 30-minute video addresses the common mistakes that school personnel make that can create major legal problems for your district. Situations regarding parent participation, procedural violations, draft IEPs, services and funding are outlined and discussed. Based on everyday situations that occur, this video will assist staff in avoiding the time-consuming ‘landmines’ that can create headaches for school administrators.

Have you ever wished that staff would stop and think of the consequences before taking action? The common mistakes made by school personnel surrounding the refusal of services, content of notices, inadequate and insufficient IEPs, and independent evaluations are addressed during this 30-minute video. Staff will be reminded that, "To err is human – but to admit it is not always divine!

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Avoiding Special Education Landmines Volume I
Avoiding Special Education Landmines
Volume II

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This companion workbook will provide an excellent resource for staff to reference when situations that lead to common procedural errors. Designed to follow along with the script used in the videos, the workbook contains supplementary material that simplifies the steps to take in avoiding procdedural violations. Quick tips on procedures concerning when to send notice, what to do when faced with a request for an independent evaluation, how to avoid inadequate IEP development, and factors in conducting an IEP meeting are included in the workbook.

LRE standards can be elusive since LRE decisions differ based on the needs of each child. Adding to the confusion are the various legal ‘LRE compliance tests’ that have been established by the federal courts. This 30-minute video contains information on the relevant court cases and the criteria established by the courts for balancing ‘education benefit’ and ‘placement’. A summary of the factors for making LRE decisions based on the individual needs of children and the legal standards are also discussed.

The provisions of services for children with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment is a critical component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This 30-minute video provides the standards for making sound placement decisions based on the Federal statute and regulations, the policy guidance from the U.S. Office of Education, and the individual needs of a child. Terms such as inclusion, mainstreaming and integration are discussed to assist team members in understanding the various philosophies faced when making placement decisions. Academic and non-academic placement standards are also reviewed to ensure a clear understanding of the placement parameters.

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LRE Standards: Ignorance is Not Always Bliss!
LRE Decisions: Good Intentions Don't Pave a Successful Road!

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The LRE Workbook is an excellent tool to supplement the information presented in the videos and to make your training for individual learners or for a group instructional training session even more effective. The main text of the presentations on the videos is utilized in the workbook so you an follow along with the presenter. Recommended 'stop' points to pause and discuss a particular issue are shown on the videos. Court decisions and policy guidance memoranda from the U.S. Office of Education are included and pages are highlighted to accent the main points of each document. Your staff will find the summary factors provided for making LRE decisions very useful!

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IEPs: The Team, The Agenda, The Meeting
IEPs: The Special Factors that Support Positive Results
IEPs: The Components the Compose Effective Results

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Training with consistent and accurate information is a necssity when prearing team members to conduct and compose Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a positive effect. This resource notebook contains the Federal requirements for IEP development and revision by outlining each of the IEP components in a concise format, including the importance of each component and the considerations nevessary for completion. Chapter assessments of the knowledge gained are provided to ensure an understanding of the various requirements. The responsibilities of IEP team members as well as the steps for developing and reviewing the IEP are included in this resource notebook. You will find this notebook to be an excellent resource for regular and special education personnel, administrators, and parents!

During the IEP meeting, the team must address the components of the IEP by joining the various pieces of information together to develop a student’s program. This 30-minute video outlines the federal components of the IEP, the requirements of implementation, and the review/revision mandates.

Learn about the requirements of the special factors that an IEP team must consider when developing an IEP! During this 30-minute video, the factors for addressing transition, behavioral concerns, discipline, and assistive technology will be discussed. Factors of support for limited English proficient, deaf and hard of hearing and blind or visually impaired students are also outlined so team members understand their responsibilities for addressing the required special factors that support positive educational results.

To develop a legally sound and effective IEP, it is essential that team members be knowledgeable of their responsibilities. This 30-minute narrated video outlines the purpose of the IEP team, the required membership of the team, and their responsibilities in the IEP process. Tips for building consensus as well as accountability issues are also addressed. The Federal mandates and critical information from guidance documents provided by the U.S. Office of Education are emphasized in this video.

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LRE Standards: Ignorance is Not Always Bliss!
LRE Decisions: Good Intentions Don't Pave a Successful Road!
Avoiding Special Education Landmines - Volume I
Avoiding Special Education Landmines - Volume II
IEPs: The Team, The Agenda, The Meeting
IEPs: The Special Factors that Support Positive Results
IEPs: The Components that Compose Effective Results

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A resource notebook prepared to generate a comfort zone for educators concerning the discipline requirements under IDEA \'97 and the State statutes is now available! Procedures for implementing the various components of the law, along with step-by-step checklists are provided. Question and answer sections are included to assist educators address the complex issues in the law. Flowcharts and forms outlining the disciplinary procedures are provided to help district personnel understand their responsibilities under the law. Federal and State laws are also included for easy reference. This complete resource guide contains information on topics such as: Short-Term Suspensions, Dangerous Behaviors, Change of Placement, Weapon and Drug Offenses and Manifestation Determination Reviews. Updates will be available yearly. Order your 125-page resource guide today!

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Need a quick reference to assist you in remembering the various discipline requirements for students with disabilities? C-SPED has the answer! The steps to the various options of disciplinary action are now available in a Quick Glance format! Keep the set of 14 reference cards on your desk and you will be able to provide the steps without hesitation using the Quick Glance of Discipline Requirements. Order yours today!

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This convenient reference notebook provides a comprehensive review of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Regulations (FERPA). Clarification of the differences between FERPA and IDEA \'97 requirements are outlined as a handy guide for educators. Each section of the notebook provides a Question and Answer section with attachments for the ease of the reader. Federal and State laws that impact everyday decision-making process are included for referencing. This resource notebook contains information on various topics, including Eligible Students, Inspection and Review of Education Records, Disclosure of Records and Destruction of Records. Examples of required notification concerning the rights of parents and eligible students are also provided. Updates will be available yearly. Order your resource notebook today!

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Need a quick reference to the components of Section 504 without the hassle of reading an entire manual? C-SPED has the reference you need! The various components of Section 504 are now available in a Quick Glance format! The reference set of 6" x 9" laminated cards provides you with information that can be accessed quickly when pressed for answers. Order your Quick Glance of Section 504 Requirements today!