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DelawareThe information presented below is a brief overview of this state's special education support system. Please contact the state education agency or follow the included links for more detailed information. Educational definitions of disabilities
More detailed information is available at eligibility information (Section 6.6). Numbers of students with disabilities servedFor the 2012 child count, Delaware reported the following:
Support service structureThe State of Delaware Department of Education, Special Education monitors and supports the special education services provided by school districts. Task forcesDelaware does not have a disability task force. Statewide disability clearinghouseDelaware does not have a statewide disability clearinghouse. Disability scholarship programDelaware does not have a statewide disability scholarship program. Insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder servicesDelaware enacted legislation related to insurance coverage specifically for autism spectrum disorder-related services. See Delaware insurance for more details. TRICARE-approved applied behavior analysis providersAs of May 2013, Delaware had no supervisors (direct service providers) and no tutors (assistants requiring supervision to provide services). Parent training and information centerThe Parent Information Center of Delaware is Delaware's parent training and information center. Secondary transition resourcesInformation and resources related to secondary transition in Delaware are available at secondary transition. Military Interstate Children's Compact CommissionDelaware is a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. Special education resourcesInformation on resources for families is available from the local school district and the parent training and information center listed above. Additional information is provided at special education resources. |