MAY 2005 (GATA 05-02)
This FOCUS on Results document will describe key communication and conflict resolution skills and outline three steps for using the skills to achieve cooperation in the individualized family service plan (IFSP) and individualized education program (IEP) processes.
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SEPTEMBER 2004 (GATA 04-02)
When a student with a disability, or who is suspected of having a disability, engages in behavior at school that requires suspension or expulsion, schools must consider a variety of factors before removing the student from school.
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SEPTEMBER 2004 (GATA 04-01)
When a student with a disability, or a student who is suspected of having a disability, engages in behavior at school that requires suspension or expulsion, school districts must consider a variety of factors before acting. This FOCUS on Results document will review complaints that have involved a variety of student behaviors.
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DECEMBER 2003 (GATA 03-04)
In February 2003, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE/EIS) released revised procedures for filing complaints regarding special education. This FOCUS on Results document answers frequently asked questions about filing special education complaints and gives some background for the revisions in the complaint procedures.
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JULY 2003 (GATA 03-03)
Every year, the Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE/EIS) and intermediate school districts (ISDs) investigate a number of formal complaints about employee qualifications, skills, and conduct. These complaints relate to the experiences, training, or conduct of school district and public school academy (PSA) employees who work with children with disabilities.
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JULY 2003 (GATA 03-02)
In the Eastern Service Area (ESA) special education department, we value the use of the problem solving process. A number of factors generate conflict in the field of special education, including legal parameters, individual student’s need, elevated emotions, and higher accountability.
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JULY 2003 (GATA 03-02)
Disagreements in the school setting are often difficult to resolve because emotions of the parties involved run high. Because children are so important, what happens to them is very important to parents. Parents may feel threatened and off-balance when their child is in a situation in which he or she is not doing well.
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JULY 2003 (GATA 03-01)
Among the options available for dispute resolution, mediation offers a neutral, informal, collaborative means to resolve a wide array of special education disputes.
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