Educational Resources

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Schools Week
    An annual event sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), which is held each year during the first week in December.

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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Extended School Year (ESY)

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Michigan Department of Education

  • Michigan Department of Education
    Online phone directory, reports, resources from various offices.
  • Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS)
    The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS) oversees the administrative funding of education and early intervention programs and services for young children and students with disabilities.

    Early intervention services are coordinated for infants and toddlers (birth through age two) with disabilities and their families according to federal regulations and state standards. A free appropriate public education is provided to eligible children and youth from birth through age 25, according to federal statute and regulations, state statute, administrative rules, and standards.
  • K-8 Grade Level Content Expectations
    Documents are for educators who need access to multiple grade levels and for parents looking for guides to help explain the GLCEs
  • Michigan Department of Education Annual Performance Report (2006-2007)
    On February 1, 2008, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS) submitted its revised State Performance Plan (SPP) and 2006-07 Annual Performance Report (APR) to the U.S. Department of Education (USDoE), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
  • Michigan Department of Education State Performance Plan (2007 Overview)
    On February 1, 2008, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS) submitted its revised State Performance Plan (SPP) and 2006-07 Annual Performance Report (APR) to the U.S. Department of Education (USDoE), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

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National

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Dispute Resolution

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Summer Programs

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Other

  • Transition (Presentation)
    Discusses the five steps of transition based on needs, strengths, preferences, and interests.
  • Sexuality and Relationship Resources
    Resource list for parents and educators.
  • Bridges4Kids
    A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents and professionals working with children from birth through transition to adult life.
  • Learning Disabilities Online
    The world's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.
  • Wright's Law
    A resource for information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
  • Oakland County School District's 5 Year Common Calendar
  • DSACT/AISD Educator Manual
    The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) teamed up with Austin Independent School District to create a manual of best practices to guide educators in making the accommodations and adaptations necessary to best teach students with Down syndrome.
  • Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome
    A Powerpoint presentation from the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT).
  • Universal Design
    A Powerpoint presentation with notes from the National Down Syndrome Congress, Boston, MA 2008

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