Focus on Results - Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services

FOCUS on Results are brief guidance and technical assistance documents published periodically to keep stakeholders up-to-date on current changes in rules and regulations, dispute resolution, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), alternate assessment, accountability, continuous improvement, early childhood and other valuable and relevant topics.

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AUGUST 2006 (GATA 06-06) - Issue #7, Volume #2

This FOCUS on Results document provides the reader with a basic understanding of Michigan’s Universal Education initiative. Universal Education removes barriers, provides flexible and responsive supports, and facilitates life-long learning for all. Every individual’s success is important to our society. Each person deserves and needs a concerned, accepting educational community that values diversity and provides a comprehensive system of individual supports from birth to adulthood.

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August 2006 (GATA 06-05) - Issue #7, Volume #2

This FOCUS on Results document offers three different examples of how Response to Intervention (RtI) is improving outcomes for students in Michigan.

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MARCH 2006 (GATA 06-01)

This FOCUS on Results document offers information for parents and school personnel working to facilitate the friendship-making process in children with disabilities. The document provides suggestions and ideas to help children with disabilities become more socially integrated.

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MARCH 2006 (GATA 06-03)

This FOCUS on Results document provides the reader with a basic understanding of the necessary components of an effective, transition focused individualized education program (IEP) for secondary students. It explains how effective transition planning relates to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, Michigan’s State Performance Plan, and Michigan's new Continuous Improvement and Monitoring System (CIMS).

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MARCH 2006 (GATA 06-02)

This FOCUS on Results document provides an overview about the incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), the challenges the condition poses to educators, and helpful information for educators who work with children and students with traumatic brain injury.

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SEPTEMBER 2005 (GATA 05-04)

This FOCUS on Results document examines the value and impact self-determination can have on the lives of persons with disabilities. Self-determination is the understanding and ability to act on personal strengths and limitations.

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SEPTEMBER 2005 (GATA 05-03)

This FOCUS on Results document introduces the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services’ (OSE/EIS) priority for transition during 2005-2006 and addresses language changes to transition provisions from the newly reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Inside you will find data, explanations, and resources relating to secondary transition.

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SEPTEMBER 2005 (GATA 05-06)

This FOCUS on Results document offers ideas for participants of individualized education program (IEP) teams to prevent problems that can disrupt team meetings, including how to manage disagreements. This document provides communication tips and tools to help participants prepare for meetings.

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Michigan Department of Education
Michigan's Integrated Improvement Initiative (MI3) and the Center for Educational Networking (CEN) are funded under IDEA mandated activities funds through the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services.