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Idaho State Dept. of Education, Boise. – 1978
The information contained in the body of this document was obtained from the "Federal Register." The document presents educators in the state of Idaho with information on the maintenance of student records and the control of access to those records. The appendix contains examples of forms and procedures used by the state department of…
Descriptors: Confidential Records, Confidentiality, Disclosure, Elementary Secondary Education
Children in Contemporary Society, 1978
The first of two issues devoted to an analysis of mainstreaming for handicapped students includes eight papers on aspects of the topic. Papers consider public awareness and acceptance of the handicapped; implications of Section 504 (Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973); components of P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act;…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Handicapped Children, Identification
San Mateo County Office of Education, Redwood City, CA. – 1983
Designed for parents of handicapped children, this brochure defines special education and the rights for available services and programs. It is divided into seven sections covering: (1) the definition of special education; (2) the types of agencies providing special education services; (3) parents' rights in the planning process for their child's…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Confidentiality, Disabilities, Due Process
Download full textReeback, Robert T. – 1981
Designed for employees of elementary schools, this document answers questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The guide is written in question and answer form; questions are organized around related issues. Provisions not applicable to elementary schools have been omitted. "Purpose and Applicability"…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Compliance (Legal), Confidential Records, Confidentiality
Salett, Stanley; Henderson, Anne – 1980
A national survey was conducted of parents of handicapped children to determine how effectively the legal mandates of mainstreaming were working. In the first phase of the investigation, information was sought on parents' awareness of their rights and responsibilities in drawing up Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for their children.…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Confidentiality, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Advocacy, Inc., Austin, TX. – 1979
Intended for parents, the manual discusses in detail the education of handicapped children, with a focus on the state of Texas. Section 1 provides basic information and covers such aspects as basic laws and regulations--including the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142), case law, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Court Litigation, Discipline, Due Process
Reeback, Robert T. – 1981
Designed for employees of elementary schools, with a section relevant to the Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs, this document answers questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The guide is written in question and answer form; questions are organized around related issues. Provisions not applicable…
Descriptors: Academic Records, American Indian Education, American Indians, Compliance (Legal)
South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1983
Designed to assist service providers as they strive to provide a full service goal for all handicapped pupils, this manual consists of checklists for monitoring compliance with Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Checklists of components in general policy areas are: (1) policy requirements (LEAs - Local Educational…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Compliance (Legal), Confidentiality, Disabilities
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. Special Education Section. – 1986
This document was developed to provide a comprehensive, single source of information about the rights and responsibilities of parents of handicapped children and the resources available to them. The first section focuses on why parents should be involved in their children's education and lists seven major reasons for parental participation. The…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Discipline Policy, Due Process, Educational Legislation
ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools, Las Cruces, NM. – 1988
Migrant students--especially those requiring special education--are at a disadvantage in our nation's tradition-based schools. Highly mobile migrant students change schools frequently enough to be out of step with normal school calendars, causing both handicapped and gifted students to be underidentified as candidates for special programs. Migrant…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Disabilities, Educational Cooperation, Educational Legislation
National Committee for Citizens in Education, Columbia, MD. – 1991
Twelve pamphlets in a series for parents cover a variety of school-related information. The pamphlets are as follows: (1) Parent Involvement (how schools will benefit, why parents should be involved, and parent rights); (2) Parent/Teacher Conference (why conferences are important, how parents can prepare, what happens, and what to do afterwards);…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Child Advocacy, Children
Thomas, Stephen B. – 1985
Handicapped students are now protected by specific statutes in addition to the broad constitutional protection offered all students. As the number of related statutes, regulations, and case law decisions grew, assimilation became increasingly difficult. This publication attempts to meet educators' need for a succinct guide in special education…
Descriptors: Athletics, Board of Education Policy, Court Litigation, Disabilities
