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.
Category: Special Education
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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Financial responsibility for services at Maine Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 74
POLICY CODE: CH
Special ed rule change proposals revised
The Maine Department of Education has revised its proposed changes to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations in response to comments from the public.
Clarification: IEP Team responsible for changes to IEP plans
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 73
POLICY CODE: IHAC
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Special education Q&A: Form for Adverse Effect
The Maine Department of Education has added a section to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER) Questions and Answers document found on the Department’s website. The new questions and answers section addresses the Form for the Determination of Adverse Effect on Educational Performance.
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IDEA Part B Program Performance Reporting to Close January 13
ARRA Special Education Programs under IDEA Part B (Local Entitlement) Program Performance Reporting will close at the end of the business day on Friday Jan 13, 2012. All performance reporting must be complete and submitted online by this date. The reporting web page is accessible upon login at: https://www.5pcamaine.org/IDEAlogin.phtml.
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Special education rules and ‘Transfer Students’
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 address children with current Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) who transfer to a different school administrative unit during the summer months.
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