Subject:  Reauthorization of IDEA on DVD

Source:  Pam Williams, Director, Special Education Compliance

Intended Audience:  SELS listserv members

Date:  February 10, 2005             

 

On February 1, 2005, the Division of Special Education made available to districts a video stream presentation on the 2004 reauthorization of the IDEA.  Since that time, we have had numerous requests to make the presentation available in DVD format.  The Division is pleased to announce the availability of our first technical assistance activity on the Reauthorization of IDEA 2004 on DVD.  To order a copy of this DVD, please contact the Compliance Section at: (573) 751-0699 or via e-mail to: webreplyspeco@dese.mo.gov by Friday, February 18.  

 

This technical assistance activity is also still available via a fifty-minute video stream that individuals can watch on their personal computer.  The video stream will provide consistent information across the state and be a resource that schools can use with staff.  To access the video stream, go to the following website:  http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/Compliance/IDEA_ReAu2004/.

 

Prior to viewing the video stream, persons should have a printed copy of the PowerPoint presentation and the NASDSE side by side available.  Both documents are available at the above referenced website.

 

We hope this first technical assistance program helps to acquaint you with some of the more critical changes in the new IDEA.  It is our understanding that the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has planned a series of technical assistance activities for states during the next few months, including the OSEP Leadership Conference scheduled for March 29-31, 2005.  By mid April, the Division plans to conduct an interactive polycom session to share any additional information learned during these activities and to field questions from local districts about the new law.  All information about our technical assistance efforts will be disseminated via our Special Education List Serve (SELS).