Parent Rights & Resources
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As the parent/guardian of a student or adult student with a disability who is receiving or may be eligible to receive special education and related services, you have rights which are safeguarded by state and federal law.
Notice of Procedural Safeguards For Parents/Guardians of Students with Disabilities
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Español DescargarRequests for Service Logs
School personnel who provide related services to students are required to maintain written logs that contain the service provided, the date and the number of minutes administered. These related service logs must be provided to parents/guardians during the student’s annual review IEP meeting and also anytime upon request. These service logs are considered part of a student’s temporary school records. If you would like to request a copy of the service logs pertaining to your child, please contact Dr. Debra Barton, Executive Director of Special Services at dbarton@d15.org or 779-244-1050.Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois is a document, developed by the Illinois State Board of Education for parents and others to learn about the educational rights of children who have disabilities and receive special education services.
Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois
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Sus Derechos en relación de los academicos
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Section 504 Services
Students with disabilities who do not qualify for an individualized education program under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, may qualify for services under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student (i) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of a physical or mental impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment. Questions about the identification, assessment, and placement of students should be directed to Dr. Debra Barton, Executive Director of Special Services at dbarton@d15.org or 779-244-1050.
Parent Resources
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U.S. Department of Education (2004) Education for Homeless Children
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U.S. Department of Education (2012) Dear Colleague Letter from the Education Secretary
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U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (2012)
Serving Preschool Children Under Title 1
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U.S. Department of Education (2011) Individualized Education Programs (IEP's)
Questions and Answers On Individualized Education Programs (IEP's), Evaluations, and Reevaluations
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U.S. Department of Education (2008) Questions and Answers On Special Education and Homelessness
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U.S. Department of Education (2011) OSEP 11-07 Response to Intervention
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U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Migrant Education
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Head Start
Office of Head Start
Other Helpful Resources
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Homeless Children and Youth:
National Center for Homeless Education at the SERVE Center
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Military Connected Families with Children with Disabilities:
Military Child Education Coalition
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Children in Foster Care with Disabilities:
National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections
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Instructional Support:
National Center on Response to Intervention
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Parent Support:
Parent Center Listing
