Hot Topic Alerts

Hot Topics are communications that are sent to Special Education Directors in response to a large volume of calls or emails from education stakeholders on a particular topic. The intent is to provide consistent information to the special education field on a given topic, and also provide applicable statute(s).

 

July 2020

In-Person Special Education Services Under the Governor’s Executive Orders *new*

Executive Order 2020-44 Related to "School Days" and Special Education Timelines *new*

Electronic Signatures *new*

Extended School Year (ESY) and Compensatory Educational Services (Comp Ed)  *new*

 

November 2019

FAPE for Students in Group Homes

 

October 2019

Specific Learning Disability Eligibility Criteria

 

July 2019

English Learners

 

March 2018

Frequency and Duration

From the Exceptional Student Services Blog

EXTERNAL PD INFO: Interpreter Mentorship, Education & Training Opportunities Tue, Jul 27 2021 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

Special Education Directors,

ADE/ESS and The Interpreter Mentorship, Education & Training (IMET) Program are excited to offer two different training opportunities for educational interpreters. Please review both of the linked flyers for information on each opportunity. Information on how to apply can be found in the flyers and in the body of this post.
EXTERNAL PD INFO: STAR Autism Support Fall Professional Learning Opportunities Wed, Jul 21 2021 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

Special Education Directors,

ADE/ESS and STAR Autism Support are collaborating to offer resources and professional learning opportunities to support PEA staff with free Virtual Learning Opportunities this Fall.