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Featured Resource:
Michigan Law School Program
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Michigan
Administrative Rules for Special Education
Supplemented With
IDEA Federal Regulations (4/09)
MI
Highly Recommended! The Education
Law Center
A one-stop resource for information on the laws
that apply in a school setting. ELC lawyers have years of practical
experience and include John Brower, Bridges4Kids’ resource attorney.
SketchUp:
Kids With Autism Love This Software
A program from Google, created for architects,
is an unexpected hit with children on the autism
spectrum.
10
Tips for Good Advocates
Wrightslaw's Pat Howey says parents need to
understand that the law gives them power to use in educational decisions for
their children. Parents should not be afraid to use their power. But, there
are better ways to obtain positive results than to roar through IEP meetings
in a Mack Truck. Here are Pat's newest tips for effective, successful
advocates.
Reexamining
Rowley: A New Focus in Special Education Law
Three important events have occurred since the Rowley decision that
impact the validity of the "some educational benefit" standard and change
the nature of educational services that schools must provide to students who
receive special education services under the IDEA.
The
Secret Social Skills Ingredient
I love the story about a man who approached legendary
pianist Arthur Rubinstein on the street in New York and asked, “Excuse me,
how do I get to Carnegie Hall?” Rubinstein reportedly looked at the man and
said, “Practice, practice, practice.” This anecdote may be apocryphal, but
it’s still a great story.
Free
Virtual Field Trips Bring the World into Any Classroom
When virtual field trips began, most of such journeys were underwhelming,
but recent technology has allowed the development of impressive -- and free
-- adventures.
Blue Zones Quest encourages healthy behaviors through scientific
exploration of cultural practices,
GoNorth! brings students to the North Pole via dogsled,
Windows into Wonderland explores the geysers and hot springs of
Yellowstone National Park, and
National Geographic: Lewis & Clark traces the famous explorers' path
from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
A
Walk In The Park Improves Attention In Children With ADHD
For children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
tasks that require concentration such as doing homework or taking a test can
be very difficult. A simple, inexpensive remedy may be a "dose of nature."
Legal
Analysis of IDEA from The Council of Parent
Attorneys and Advocates
(COPAA)
MI
Parents: Free Services Help Children Succeed in Childcare
Are you a parent or child care provider looking for help with a difficult
child between the ages of 0 to 5 or in need of resources to best handle
tantrums, aggression, biting, or possible developmental delays? The Care
Connections program offers free services designed to help young children
succeed in any child care setting. To find out more please call Ms. Lynnell
Morrison at (313) 531-2500 ext. 2125.
MI
Standards for the Emergency Use of Seclusion &
Restraint
The document, Supporting Student Behavior: Standards for the Emergency
Use of Seclusion and
Restraint is now available on the Office of Special
Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS)
Web site. The document summarizes how a
positive behavior support approach uses proactive
strategies to reduce or eliminate the use
of seclusion and restraint; defines the terms
"seclusion" and "restraint"; outlines procedures
for emergency use of seclusion and restraint; and
provides a framework for training.
Resource
Sites for Parents and Students
FunBrain,
Scholastic Kids,
Homework Spot,
PBS Kids,
Game Goo,
Learning that Sticks,
Aplusmath.com! This web site was
developed to help students improve their math skills interactively.
S.O.S. Mathematics - for high school
math support. Math.com,
and University of Cambridge.
How
to Resolve Special Education Disputes
In drafting the provisions of IDEA, Congress clearly contemplated that,
at times, there would be disagreements between parents of children with
disabilities and the school districts providing special education and
related services to their children. When such disagreements occur, parents
and school districts can turn to IDEA’s dispute resolution options. Find out
what those options are---there’s a new one. NICHCY, the National
Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, has posted a training
module covering Options for Dispute Resolution which includes PowerPoint
slide shows to use in training sessions, a detailed discussion of IDEA for
trainers, and handouts for audience participants.
MI
Michigan Seclusion and
Restraint Standards (PDF)
MI
Bridges4Kids Parent Resource Guide
(PDF)
Find out where to find help for children in
Michigan at all ages and stages. Includes toll-free numbers and websites,
early childhood-specific resources and school age resources.
Updated March 2008.
MI
Free
Mediation Services
Free services
to help schools & parents communicate before battle
lines are drawn. Call
(800) 873-7658.
Special
Education Law Questions and Answers
