MaineCare Seed for Special Purpose Private Schools

Memo to: Superintendents, Business Managers and Directors of Special Education

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of MaineCare has been working with the Department of Education (DOE) to find solutions to some fundamental issues regarding the payment of school based services. These issues have been complex and have required systems changes in both state agencies.

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Local entitlement application trainings scheduled

The Office of Special Services at the Maine Department of Education will provide training on the electronic application process for 2012-13 Local Entitlement funds.  There will be a choice of webinar sessions – April 26 at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. The webinar is anticipated to last approximately 1.5 hours.

Special Education Q & A: Written Notice

The Maine Department of Education has added a question and answer to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER) Questions and Answers document found on the Department’s website.  The new question and answer gives more information about the State-required special education Written Notice form.

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Conference addresses math for students with disabilities

Special education staff and other educators who work with students with disabilities are invited to a conference focused on the neuropsychology of math and applying such concepts to math instruction for students with disabilities.

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Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application

The Maine Department of Education is seeking comments from the public on its application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services for preschool- and school-age children with disabilities.

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Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part C application

The Maine Department of Education is seeking comments from the public on its application for federal funds under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services for infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) with disabilities.

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