Special Education Technical Assistance and Guidance

About the Program
Guidance Documents ESY Reference Guide, Presentation Highly Qualified Reference Guide LRE Reference Guide Re-evaluation Reference Guide Residential Placements Reference Guide, Presentation RtI Specific Learning Disability Presentation RtI Evaluation Flowchart RtI Assessment Wheel Special Education Forms Training Materials - 2011 (Day 1, Day 2, Preschool, Advocates)

About the Program

Guidance Documents

ESY Reference Guide, Presentation
Highly Qualified Reference Guide
LRE Reference Guide
Re-evaluation Reference Guide
Residential Placements Reference Guide, Presentation
RtI Specific Learning Disability Presentation
RtI Evaluation Flowchart
RtI Assessment Wheel
Special Education Forms Training Materials - 2011 (Day 1, Day 2, Preschool, Advocates)

Upcoming Events
Leadership Conference June 25-27, 2013 Sponsored by WASEA, WSPA, CEC, and supported by the Wyoming Department of Education Conference Flyer Registration: http://www.cvent.com/d/4cqvsv/1Q Location: Lander Valley High School, Lander, WY

6th Annual Education Leadership Symposium 2012 Documents
Agenda, Handouts, and Other Documents Agendas 2012 Leadership Symposium Agenda 2012 Leadership Symposium At-a-glance Agenda Session Handouts for Days 1 and 2 (Mon & Tue, June 25-26) Dr. Marilyn Friend: Co-Teaching Beyond Basic (invitation-only session on Monday) (Handout) Dr. Marilyn Friend: Co-Teaching Intro (public session on Tuesday) (Handout) Dr. Clayton Cook: Strategies for Severe Behaviors and/or Mental Health Needs (Handout) Melisa Genaux, Renee Schroeder, Christine Revere: Reducing Behavior Problems in the Classroom (Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3, Handout 4) Lenore Knudtson and WDE Staff: Key Components of the Special Education Process (Handouts will be available during the presentations) Dr. Jane Brutsman, Tori Lesher, Sheryl Lain: A Day in Comprehensive Literacy (Handouts will be available during the presentations) Session Handouts for Days 3 and 4 (Wed & Thu, June 27-28) Amy Goetz and Tara Ford: Procedural Safeguards (Handout) Lenore Knudtson and Kathleen Mehfoud: Implementing Wyoming's Rules on Seclusion & Restraint (Handout) Jose Martin and Tom Shorter: Comprehensive Evaluations (Handouts will be available during the presentations) David Richards and Julie Weatherly: 504 Issues (Handout 1, Handout 2) Lenore Knudtson: Wyoming's Unique Transition from Pre-Kindergarten to Public School (Handouts will be available during the presentations) Tara Ford: Legal Issues Related to Education of Students with Mental Health Diagnosis (Handout 1, Handout 2) Jose Martin: Weaving Discipline and FAPE (Handout) Kathleen Mehfoud: Determining the IDEA Parent and the Responsibilities of the Resident District (Handout) David Richards: The LRE Continuum: Classroom and Beyond (Handout) Julie Weatherly: Issues Surrounding the IEP Team (Handout) Tom Shorter: The IEP Reasonably Calculated & Implemented (Handouts will be available during the presentations) Amy Goetz: Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans (Handout)

6th Annual Education Leadership Symposium 2012 Documents

Agenda, Handouts, and Other Documents

Technical Assistance Monthly Calls
These calls are provided by the WDE Special Programs Division each month. The purpose of the calls is to provide guidance to professionals working with children and youth with disabilities. The information is intended to assist districts and public agencies to achieve compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Wyoming Education Rules Chapter 7 and Special Education policies and procedures. Calls are scheduled on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. The call in number is (877) 278-8686 and the participant PIN is 095102. 2011-2012 Technical Assistance Calls December 15, 2011 - Special Considerations in IEP Development: Special Factors - Webcast, PowerPoint January 19, 2012 - Behavior: FBAs and BIPs - Webcast, PowerPoint February 16, 2012 - Disciplinary Removals, Change of Placement, & Manifestation Determination - Webcast, PowerPoint March 22, 2012 - Secondary Students and Special Education - Webcast, PowerPoint April 19, 2012 - Parentally Placed Private Students - Webcast, PowerPoint May 16, 2012 - Highly Qualified Requirements - Webcast, PowerPoint 2010-2011 Technical Assistance Calls October 28, 2010 - Child Find and Comprehensive Evaluation - Webcast December 16, 2010 - PLAAFP and Measurable Goals - Webcast January 20, 2011 - Services as a Component of FAPE - Webcast February 17, 2011 - Educational Benefit is the Hallmark of FAPE - Webcast March 24, 2011 - IDEA Requirements for Behavior and Discipline - Webcast April 21, 2011 - Additional FAPE Considerations: ESY and AT - Webcast May 19, 2011 - FAPE Wrap Up - End-of-Year Memo, CEIS

Technical Assistance Monthly Calls

These calls are provided by the WDE Special Programs Division each month. The purpose of the calls is to provide guidance to professionals working with children and youth with disabilities. The information is intended to assist districts and public agencies to achieve compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Wyoming Education Rules Chapter 7 and Special Education policies and procedures. Calls are scheduled on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. The call in number is (877) 278-8686 and the participant PIN is 095102.

2011-2012 Technical Assistance Calls

2010-2011 Technical Assistance Calls

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Special Education Technical Assistance and Guidance

Guidance Documents

Leadership Conference