The KY Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders was signed into law to unify and promote initiatives aimed at improving Kentucky’s system of care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. A...
Myth: An IEP meeting can’t be held without the parent Fact: The school can have an IEP meeting without the parent if they have attempted numerous times and have documented such attempts that they have...
The Commonwealth Council for Developmental Disabilities (CCDD) is excited to announce a special opportunity for middle and high school students with developmental disabilities. We are offering scholarships for 15-20 Kentucky students to participate in...
As Kentucky prepares to implement the new federal education law known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2017, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt is hosting a series of Education Town Hall...
By U.S. Department of Education As part of its celebrations of the 40th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department...
By U.S. Department of Education The cornerstone of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the entitlement of each eligible child with a disability to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that emphasizes...
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines related services Related services means transportation and any other developmental, corrective or other supportive services that a child needs to benefit from special education. Some children...
In an effort to ensure that all students have access to a world-class education that prepares them for college and careers, the U.S. Department of Education released a resource guide to help educators, school leaders...
NEW DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GUIDE ANSWERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND ROLES OF SERVICE ANIMALS A service animal is defined as “a dog that has been individually trained to do work or...
Pearson is working with national and international accessibility and math consultants to improve access to our digital tools and content for students with various disabilities. They are pleased to invite students who are in Grades...
