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Special Education Program Plan Statement

   
 
In effect: January 1, 2001 ... Technical Assistance Advisory SPED 2009 – 1 (Observation of Education Programs by Parents and Their Designees for Evaluation Purposes)
Last Modified: 7/29/2009 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/programplan/pp_statement.doc - 1 page

Technical Assistance Advisory SPED 2009-1: Transition Planning to Begin at Age 14 -...

   
 
Technical Assistance Advisory SPED 2009-1: Transition Planning to Begin at Age 14 ... Advisory SPED 2006-1 at: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/advisories/06_1.html
Last Modified: 9/9/2008 12:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/advisories/09_1ta.html - 23 KB
 
 

Special Education - Administrative Advisory SPED 2001-2: Compliance Activities Required...

   
 
... the IEP and includes, among others, the components related to transition planning. ... include required information related to transition or needed transition services.
Last Modified: 9/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/advisories/01_2.html - 36 KB
 
 

Administrative Advisory SPED 2006-1: Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabiliti...

   
 
Special Education Schools, and Other Interested Parties ... 5. Transition Planning Transition planning must take place and, if needed, the Team must include appropriate ...
Last Modified: 9/9/2008 12:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/advisories/06_1.html - 48 KB
 
 

Parent Information - Special Education

   
 
News ... Guidance for Parent Advisory Councils This guidance document was designed to ensure that every special education parent advisory council operating in the state ...
Last Modified: 3/26/2010 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/parents.html?section=sped-idea - 22 KB
 

Technical Assistance Advisories - Special Education, Massachusetts Department of...

   
 
Technical Assistance Advisory SPED 2009-2: Observation of Education Programs by ... Technical Assistance AdvisoryTransition Planning to Begin at Age 14 SPED 2009-1:
Last Modified: 5/11/2010 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/advisories/?section=tech - 19 KB
 
 

Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines Updated 12/09

   
 
E. Develop a transition plan regarding accessibility if the facility is not barrier-free. ... for the person responsible for implementing the program’s transition plan.
Last Modified: 8/5/2010 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/acls/disability/guidelines.pdf - 25 pages
 
 

Administrative Advisories - Special Education, Massachusetts Department of Elementary...

   
 
... Placements - Participation in MCAS Testing and High School Graduation Standards ... Administrative Advisory SPED 2002-1: Guidance on the change in the special education ...
Last Modified: 5/11/2010 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/advisories/?section=admin - 24 KB
 
 

Advisory on Academic Support Services Grant and Credit Recovery Programs - Academic...

   
 
The purpose of this advisory is to provide school districts with further guidance and ... that offers credit toward high school graduation for students who have not yet ...
Last Modified: 6/14/2010 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/as/grants/advisory.html - 23 KB
 
 

Technical Advisory 07-01 - AMENDED May 2010: Teacher Qualifications in Massachusetts...

   
 
The purpose of this advisory is to clarify and provide guidance about the requirements of NCLB and ... Possession of a graduate degree in the appropriate subject(s) or;
Last Modified: 5/5/2010 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/charter/tech_advisory/07_1.html - 44 KB
 
 

Academic Support - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

   
 
McKinney-Vento Parent/Community Advisory Trauma Sensitive Schools ... arts, mathematics, and science MCAS tests (or retests) required for high school graduation.
Last Modified: 8/29/2010 5:00:00 AM
http://www.doe.mass.edu/as/ - 20 KB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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