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.
- FFY 2013 IDEA Part B Application - Neither proposed or final allocations have been provided by the US DOE. The proposed use of funds for FFY 2013 are made using the FFY 2012 Interactive Spreadsheet and funding levels.
- FACES (Family Advocacy and Child Educational Services) Program to benefit children under the age of 6 with hearing impairments includes education in American Sign Language and (where desired by parents and educationally appropriate) spoken language instruction. Announcement 3/30/2012.
Guidelines for Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners - August 2012
2012 On-Site Record Review Protocol - Word
2012 On-Site Record Review Protocol - pdf
Needs-Based Funding Verification Procedures Manual
Special Education Leadership Meeting Presentations
Compliance Monitoring Update, December 19, 2012, Special Education Leadership Meeting
Special Education leadership meeting - September 25, 2012
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Special Education Compliance Monitoring Review, May 14, 2012 Special Education Leadership Meeting - pdf
- IEP Team Member Excusal, March 27. 2012, Special Ed Leadership Meeting
- Recent Amendments to State Special Education Regulations, August 31, 2011, Special Education Leadership Meeting
- Disproportionality in Special Education, May 25, 2011, Special Education Leadership Meeting
- Compliance Monitoring, September 24, 2010, Special Education Leadership Meeting
- Compliance Monitoring and Regulation Review, November 20, 2009, Special Education Leadership Meeting
- Webinar on Disproportionate Representation in Special Education, October 2, 2009
- Regulation Review - Prior Written Notice Parental Revocation of Consent , January 23, 2009, Special Education Leadership Meeting
- Special Ed Leadership Meeting November 30, 2010
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- Deaf Bill of Rights
- Communication Plan for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Communication Plan Training Document
- On Site Compliance Monitoring PowerPoint
- Listening and Spoken Language Family Workshop Series Workshop Flyer - Northern
- Listening and Spoken Language Family Workshop Series Workshop Flyer - Southern
- Listening and Spoken Language Family Workshop Series Workshop Flyer - Northern Spanish
- Listening and Spoken Language Family Workshop Series Workshop Flyer - Southern Spanish
Inclusion Conference 2011 -
- Differentiation in the Inclusive Classroom: Four Step Process to Supporting All Learners - Christi Kasa
- Teaching Grade Aligned Math & Science to Students with Significant Intellectual Disabilities - Bree Jimenez, PhD
- Inclusion Conference 2011: Using Everyday Technology to Support All Students in Next Generation Learning: Digital Materials and eReaders - Marvin Willims and Dan Fendler
- Introduction to Special Education for DSCYF Staff
- State Special Education Regulations
- 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
- Approved Schools - schools approved to meet the needs of children with disabilities who have been referred by their district of residence.
- 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 Accessibility Standard
- Reports, Publications and Forms
- Response to Intervention (RTI) Documents
- 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 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