4 Implementation.ppt

IDEA 2004 Implementation Overview of Implementation Process Purpose of the Guidance Memo Sets Forth What Districts Must Do as of July 1, 2005 No Policy Determinations If NJ Rules are Superceded, the New Provisions are Set Forth in the Memo If NJ Rules are Not Superceded, They are Generally Not Part of the Memo Overview (continued) Key Provisions Where NJ Rules are Not Superceded are Discussed in the Memo to Avoid Confusion. These Include: Amendment of IEP Excusal from Meetings Objectives and Benchmarks Transition Overview (continued) Rulemaking Process: Analyzing Input First Discussion and Pre-Proposal in October Completion Date June 2006 Policy Determinations Will be Made Here All Parts of the Regulations are Being Reviewed 2 Comment Periods Plus Input From Variety of Sources (Districts, Organizations, Parents and Parent Advocacy Groups) Overview (continued) Categories of Provisions Of IDEA 2004 For Rulemaking Purposes Areas Where State Rules Conflict With IDEA 2004 Rules Must Be Changed Areas Where State Rules Exceed or Provide Additional Protections/Services Rules Can Be Retained or Amended Areas Where There is No Federal Provision Can Amend as Deemed Appropriate e.g. Programs and Instruction Overview (continued) The Department Has Requested Input With Respect to All Areas In IDEA 2004 Including: Excusal From Meetings Amendment of IEPs Without A Meeting Short-Term Objectives/Benchmarks Paperwork Reduction Pilot 3 Year IEP Pilot Regulatory Barriers to Inclusive Education Overview (continued) Notice of Proposed Rule Making from USDOE Published June 21, 2005 Proposed Changes Only Cannot Rely on or Follow Them Now Indicates How USDOE MIGHT Interpret Certain Parts of IDEA in Final Rules in December Can be Found at: /AGCY_EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT.cfm Comments On the Proposed Regulations are Due September 6, 2005 Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements Effective December 3, 2004 Requirements For Special Education Teachers Full State Certification No Lice