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Rossetti, Zachary; Sauer, Janet Story; Bui, Oanh; Ou, Susan – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2017
Although there has been a consistent vision for multicultural education and family collaboration in teacher preparation programs for decades, collaborative partnerships between culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families and their children's educators remain elusive (Harry, 2008; Trent, Kea, & Oh, 2008). Family engagement in special…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Partnerships in Education, Special Education, Family Involvement
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2013
This report has been provided to the Legislature on an annual basis since 2000 when the legislature amended the language of G.L. c. 71B to align Massachusetts special education terminology with the federal "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" ("IDEA"). The Department is required to submit an annual report on compliance…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Compliance (Legal), Academic Achievement
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2012
This report has been provided to the Legislature on an annual basis since 2000 when the legislature amended the language of G.L. c. 71B to align Massachusetts special education terminology with the federal "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" ("IDEA"). The Department is required to submit an annual report on compliance…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Compliance (Legal), Academic Achievement
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2011
This report has been provided to the Legislature on an annual basis since 2000 when the legislature amended the language of G.L. c.71B to align Massachusetts special education terminology with the federal "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" ("IDEA"). The Department is required to submit an annual report on compliance…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Compliance (Legal), Academic Achievement
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Rose, Deborah; Smith, Barbara J. – Young Children, 1994
Focuses on federal legal requirements for public schools, Head Start, and community-based early childhood personnel, and the rights of parents related to public education services for children with disabilities, ages three through five, in community-based programs. Discusses the responsibilities of each party regarding making individualized…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Day Care Centers, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
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Carlson, Elaine; O'Reilly, Fran E. – Remedial and Special Education, 1996
This article explores the possible integration of Title 1 compensatory education and special education programs which currently coexist in about 65% of all public elementary schools. Integration is often achieved through cooperative teaching or blended funding of staff salaries. Profiles of local efforts at program integration are provided.…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Wallace, Teri, Ed.; And Others – IMPACT, 1993
This theme issue addresses current trends and new developments in ensuring that individuals with disabilities have meaningful employment opportunities, especially in the context of recent federal legislation. Stressed throughout is the importance of collaboration among professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members in achieving…
Descriptors: Adults, Cooperative Programs, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Shackelford, Jo – 1994
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the implementation of a comprehensive child find system. This system includes public awareness activities to inform parents, professionals, and the community at large of the availability of early intervention and preschool services, of the importance of identifying children with or at…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Community Programs, Cooperative Programs
Verstegen, Deborah A.; McLaughlin, Margaret J. – CSEF Resource, 1995
This newsletter theme issue presents two separate articles: (1) "Toward More Integrated Special Education Funding and Services: A Federal Perspective" (Deborah A. Verstegen) and (2) "Toward More Integrated Special Education Funding and Services: A Local Perspective" (Margaret J. McLaughlin). The first article discusses results…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems
Cragen, Norma; Gentry, Ken; Wright, Lynnett – 2001
The ideas set forth in this booklet pave a way for the integration of the Title I of the Improving America's Schools Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs. It describes innovative ways to blend federal funds to help support schools that are serving both children who are disadvantaged and children with disabilities.…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Accountability, Compensatory Education
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 1996
Twenty-seven categorical and topical reports by nationally preeminent scholars comprise this report, intended to provide background information for Congress in reauthorizing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). An introductory synthesis addresses principles of the IDEA, evidence of the Law's effectiveness and the effectiveness…
Descriptors: Action Research, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Cooperative Programs