The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) of the U.S. Department of Education is responsible for assessing the impact and effectiveness of State and local efforts to implement the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA '97). The process by which impact and effectiveness are determined is referred to as the "Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process." It reflects a comprehensive approach to overseeing a State's ability to implement IDEA.

As part of the federal Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process, Delaware was selected by OSEP in the Spring of 2000 to conduct a Statewide Self-Assessment regarding the provision of early intervention and special education services in the State. The Self-Assessment is intended to identify both strengths and areas of improvement, and/or potential compliance issues. Delaware's Self-Assessment will yield information to form the basis for a State Improvement Plan.

Below you will find Delaware's Continuous Improvement Self-Assessment.

Delaware's Continuous Improvement Self-Assessment Report [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix A [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix B [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix C [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix D [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix E [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix F [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix G [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix H [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix I [PDF 1.34mb]
Appendix J [PDF 1.34mb]