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MMSD IDEA Manual
(1.8 MB)
This manual that was written in November, 1999
outlines current IDEA policies and procedures in the MMSD. While the
content of this manual that addresses information that should be included on
forms during the IEP process is current, the forms may have been revised to
reflect legal interpretations since this manual was created.
An
Introduction to Special Education
This is a link to the DPI website that was created
"Especially for Parents".
Changes in Special Education Law, January 1998
This is a communication sent to parents and posted on our
website outlining changes that occurred as of this date.
Changes in Eligibility for Special Education, September
2001
This is a communication sent to parents and posted on our
website outlining changes that occurred as of this date.
A User-friendly Interactive
site on Special Education Laws Policies and Practices in Wisconsin
This is a link to the CESA 7 website that contains user
friendly information on Special Education Laws, Policies and Practices in Wisconsin.
The contents of this site were collaboratively developed by parents, advocacy
organizations, school and special education administrators, general and special
educators, service providers, union members, special education attorneys, and the Department of Public Instruction.
denotes a link to a PDF Document. You will need Adobe's free Acrobat Reader to read these documents.
Assistive Technology Information
for Parents, Guardians and Families
Madison Metropolitan
School District has a strong commitment to including family members as critical
members in determining appropriate assistive technology. As families interact
and network, parents are sharing stories about the ways in which technology can
help their children. Many parents are becoming more familiar with technology as
a personal tool and can imagine possible benefits for their children with
disabilities. Often, parents are aware that IDEA requires the provision of
assistive technology for children who need it but are unsure about how to
advocate for assistive technology devices and services with their school. If
you are just beginning to consider how Assistive Technology might benefit your
son or daughter, the following article would be a terrific starting place:
Education
Tech Points by Gayl Bowser and Penny Reed
Assistive
Technology Pointers for Parents
Assistive Technology Pointers for Parents is a 66 page workbook to help parents
work with schools and other agencies to identify appropriate assistive
technology devices and services for their children with disabilities. It focuses
on specific questions that parents can use to help move the decision making
process forward. Assistive Technology Pointers for Parents can be purchased
from Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative for $12 which includes shipping
(Note: Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative sells this in Wisconsin
only by special arrangement with CATO. Orders from outside Wisconsin MUST
be sent to: CATO, P.O. Box 431, Winchester, OR 97495, or call 541/440-4791)
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Editor and Publisher: Terri Regner tregner@madison.k12.wi.us
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Last Updated:
April 14, 2006
