Wednesday, March 15, 2006

NYS - Information Sessions on NYS Implementation of IDEA 2004

Information Sessions on New York State’s Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004

The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), New York State Education Department (NYSED), will be presenting information on the State requirements to implement IDEA 2004, with emphasis on new responsibilities for individual evaluations and eligibility determinations, individualized education program (IEP) development and implementation, transition services, discipline, due process and accountability requirements under the State Performance Plan (SPP).

Eleven information sessions* are scheduled throughout the State. Sessions are tentatively scheduled from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM with sign-in beginning at 8:00 AM. The sessions are open to the public, however those planning to attend must pre-register for the event.

Below is a link to the registration form as well as directions to the site.
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/idea/regisannounce.htm

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