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Thomas, Karen; Maine-Carrino, Annemarie – 1984
The handbook outlines due process procedures for parents and surrogate parents of handicapped children in Vermont. Section I presents definitions of such commonly used terms as informed consent, free appropriate public education, and least restrictive environment. A chart follows (in section II) which matches educational procedures, parental…
Descriptors: Arbitration, Child Advocacy, Definitions, Disabilities
Download full textKupper, Lisa, Ed.; Gutierrez, Mary Kate, Ed. – 2000
This document provides answers to questions frequently asked by parents and practitioners about the mandates and requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA). The 29 questions are organized into six sections: (1) background information on the IDEA (history of IDEA, and obtaining copies of IDEA and…
Descriptors: Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Due Process
Drake Univ., Des Moines, IA. Midwest Regional Resource Center. – 1983
To help parents of children in Missouri with suspected handicapping conditions, the booklet provides information and practical suggestions about parental rights and responsibilities. A section on handicapping conditions reviews federal and state definitions of disabilities and describes common characteristics. Parents' role in evaluation is…
Descriptors: Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Due Process
Pitt County Schools, Greenville, NC. – 1993
This guide, intended for regular educators in Pitt County, North Carolina, attempts to answer questions concerning Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, compares this statute with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and offers practical suggestions for implementing Section 504. An introduction explains the right of a…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Childrens Rights, Compliance (Legal), Definitions
North Dakota State Dept. of Public Instruction, Bismarck. – 1992
This booklet provides an introduction to the special education process and supplies information about parents' rights and parents' role in obtaining services for children with disabilities in North Dakota. Section I discusses Public Law 94-142 and its amendments, focusing on eligibility for services and step-by-step procedures for determining…
Descriptors: Definitions, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Due Process
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Special Education Programs. – 1991
Intended for parents of children with possible disabilities in Texas, these two combined booklets (one in English and one in Spanish) outline the step-by-step process qualifying the child for special education services and explain the parent's rights and responsibilities under federal and state law. Introductory material includes a letter to…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Disabilities, Discipline
