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WASHINGTON (June 23, 2020) – The Department of Education released two Questions-and-Answers documents to address dispute resolution during the COVID-19 environment June 22. Each document provides answers to inquiries received by the department’s Office of Special Education Programs. Responses address concerns related to implementing the…
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON (May 6, 2020) — The Office of Special Education Programs released an OSEP Fast Facts infographic that provides an overview of children identified with emotional disturbance. Data collected under Section 618 of the Individuals with…
U.S. Department of Education April 27, 2020 Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today reaffirmed her long-held position that individualized education must take place for all students, including students with disabilities. As a result, the Secretary is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 21, 2020 Contact: Press Office (202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov New Fact Sheet Provides Additional Information on How Distance Learning Can be Used to Meet Students’ Needs During COVID-19 National Emergency WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today…
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2020) – The Department of Education released a question-and-answer document pertaining to students with disabilities and COVID-19 today. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services’ (OSERS) document answers questions schools might…
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2020) – The Office of Special Education Programs in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services announced the release of an infographic on students with autism. The infographic displays data collected…
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2020)—The U.S. Department of Education submitted its 2019 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) annual report to Congress last week. The 41st Annual Report to Congress focuses on children and student with disabilities…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 9, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Education released a webinar to address the use of restraint and seclusion in the K-12 public schools. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced an initiative Jan. 17, 2019 to examine the possible inappropriate use of restraint…
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 29, 2019) – The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services released a frequently asked questions document for its formula grant recipients today. “This document is non-binding and does not create or impose new legal…
WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 2, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Education released two letters responding to requests for guidance and a question-and-answer document related to transition in September. The documents address evaluation/reevaluation, individualized education programs of children placed in certain preschool programs, and transition and…
By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON (July 9, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services released its 2019 state determinations on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of Part B and…
WASHINGTON, DC (May 31, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Education released four letters responding to requests for guidance throughout May. The letters address independent education evaluation, due process hearings, evaluation/reevaluation and prior written notice. Letter on a parent’s right to an independent education evaluation…