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Friday, May 18, 2012

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Introduction


Department Contacts
Dr. Jennifer Scott-Burton
Director, Special Education
734-994-8100 x1543
jburton@wash.k12.mi.us
Other Family Support Resources
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Valuable Links to Family Support Resources
Center for Educational Networking (CEN)

http://www.cenmi.org
http://www.cenmi.org/Links.aspx

CEN supports the statewide communication and dissemination efforts of the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services and Michigan's Integrated Improvement Initiatives (MI3) system. Here you will find the Michigan Directory of Service Providers, Focus on Results newsletters, and Special Education Facts, Guidance, Rules, News, and Events. There are also Links to Statewide Projects and Initiatives, Associations and Organizations, Government Sites, Assistive Tech, Positive Behavioral Support, Personnel Development, Resources, Transition, Web-based Learning, Special Education Technical Assistance and Dissemination Network, and more.

IDEA 2004 Regulations

http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/%2Croot%2Cregs%2C

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA): Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities. U.S. Department of Education-Office of Special Education Programs’ (OSEP) Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004: http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home Here you can view searchable versions of IDEA and the regulations, access to cross-referenced content from other laws (e.g., the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), etc.), video clips on selected topics, topic briefs on selected regulations, links to OSEP's Technical Assistance and Dissemination (TA&D) Network and a Q&A Corner where you can submit questions, and a variety of other information sources. As items are completed and added to this site, we invite you to grow and learn with us as we implement these regulations.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities/NICHCY

http://www.nichcy.org

NICHCY is the center that provides information to the nation on disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.

Bridges4Kids

http://www.bridges4kids.org

Bridges4Kids operates a comprehensive website providing parents, educators, and others the information they need to help children who might be at-risk or have special needs. It is updated daily and includes information on child development, education issues and opportunities, and extensive disability, gifted, at-risk, parenting, and teaching resources. Choose the "search" function on our menu to search the entire site for the information you need.

Wrightslaw

http://www.wrightslaw.com

Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.