The mission of the Exceptional Children Group, in collaboration with other DOE units,is to provide the leadership to ensure that Delaware delivers an effective system of education for students with disabilities that is in full compliance with Federal and state laws. This mission is accomplished by having in place a legal framework, collaborative relationships, needs assessment, program supports, and monitoring to ensure that students receive a free and appropriate public education.

• 2011 IDEA Part B Application
• 2010 IDEA Part B Application
  • 2010 Part Application - Attachment to Section IV
  • 2010 Part B Application - Interactive Spreadhsheet
• Special Education Leadership Meeting November 20, 2009 - Compliance Monitoring and Regulation Review
• Disproportionality Webinar, October 2, 2009
  • Webinar Link
  • Powerpoint Presentation
• Special Education Leadership Meeting January 23, 2009  -   Regulation Review - Prior Written Notice Parental Revocation of Consent for Continued Provision of Special Education Services - Powerpoint
• Final State Special Education Regulations (Effective June 11, 2007) --Click Here for PDF Version
  • 922 Children with Disabilities Subpart A, Purposes and Definitions
  • 923 Children with Disabilities Subpart B General Duties and Eligibility of Agencies
  • 924 Children with Disabilities Subpart C Local Educational Agency Eligibility
  • 925 Children with Disabilities Subpart D, Evaluations, Eligibility Determination, Individualized Education Programs
  • 926 Children with Disabilities Subpart E Procedural Safeguards for Parents and Children
  • 927 Children with Disabilities Subpart F, Monitoring, Enforcement and Confidentiality of Information
  • 928 Children with Disabilities Subpart G Use and Administration of Funds
  • 929 Children with Disabilities Subpart I Special Programs and Unique Educational Alternatives
• Administrative Complaint Findings
• AIM - Accessible Instructional Materials
• Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process
• DelaSIG State Improvement Grant
• Directory of Services and Staff
• Due Process Hearing Decisions
• Educational Surrogate Parent Program
• Inclusive Schools Initiative
• Federal Regulations: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004)
• NIMAS - National Instructional Materials Accessiblity Standard
• Reports, Publications and Forms
• Response to Intervention (RTI) Documents
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Special Education Directors/Supervisors
• Section 504 Contacts
• 619 Childfind Coordinators
• Special Education Rights and Procedural Safeguards
• Transition Service
• Upcoming Events and Meetings

Resource Sites

• Disability and Special Education Resource Sites
• Access Center
• AccessIT
• Delaware Alternate Portfolio Assessment
• Delaware IST (Instructional Support Team) Project
• Parent Information Center of Delaware
• Positive Behavior Support Project
• U.S. Dept. of Ed. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services