Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009: IDEA Recovery Funds for Services to Children & Youth with Disabilities

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Education on the ARRA and new funding for programs under Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Briefing on the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Transcript of an April 2002 briefing by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and recommendations about improving IDEA.

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Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004

Resources and information regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a law which ensures services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.
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Categories of Disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

There are 14 primary disabilities included in the IDEA under the definition of child with a disability. These definitions guide how states define disability, and determine eligibility for a free public education under special education laws.

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Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education

Technical assistance for state departments of education, parents and school administrators using mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs.

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Council for Exceptional Children Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Information

Provides up-to-date information on IDEA and other laws relevant to special education.
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Department of Education's Performance & Accountability Reports

Annual reports to Congress on implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Early Intervention Services for Children Birth Through Age 2

Fact sheet from the Arc addresses early intervention services for children with disabilities that are provided under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This link opens a Word document.
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Educating Students with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about educating children with disabilities, including the differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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Family & Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE)

Information and training, about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA '04) for families and advocates and referrals to national, state, and local disability organizations and advocates.

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Guide to Disability Rights Laws

Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.

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Guide to the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Assists educators, parents and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding IEPs for children with disabilities.

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IDEAs that Work Web Site

Provides easy access to information, from research to practice, on initiatives funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) that address the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Burden of Proof: On Parents or Schools?

August 2005 report from the National Council on Disability examines whether parents or school districts have the burden of proof in special education litigation.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Information

Information and resources about the IDEA from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY).

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Partnership Web Site

Web site of the IDEA Partnership, which is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities by joining state agencies and stakeholders through shared work and learning.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Procedural Safeguards & Due Process

Fact sheet from the Arc regarding procedural safeguards (provisions in IDEA which protect parents' and students' rights with respect to the provision of a free appropriate public education) and the IDEA. This link opens a Word document.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Eligibility, IEPs & Placement

Fact sheet from The Arc provides an overview of IDEA, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other services available under the act. This link opens a Word document.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) & the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA '97) Side-by-Side Comparison

Document from the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) examines how the new IDEIA differs from IDEA '97.
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Regulations.gov

Find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the government's legal newspaper.

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Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools

An online resource designed to help school district officials and parents understand how the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides for students with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private elementary schools and secondary schools. Document is in Word format.

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