LAUSD | Division of Special Education

5/2/12

Issuance of Diplomas or Certificates of Completion for Eligible Grade 12 Students with Disabilities
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide school site administrators, special education teachers, and other staff working with students with disabilities at the secondary level with information regarding the eligibility requirements and required procedures for the issuance of a high school diploma or certificate of completion to eligible students with disabilities.

MEM-5746.0

4/23/12

"District Validation Review (DVR) Parent Team Member" Job Announcement and Application
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information regarding the required posting of the “District Validation Review (DVR) Parent Team Member” job annnouncement and the accompanying application.

MEM-5739.0

4/6/12

Mandatory Professional Development for Special Education Teachers: English Language Development Instruction and SDAIE Strategies
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide school site administrators and special education teachers with information about a mandatory professional development for special education teachers of students in grades 6-12 with mild/moderate disabilities participating in special day program (SDP) classes, and students in grades K-12 with moderate/severe disabilities participating in SDP classes. This professional development will focus on providing English Language Development (ELD) core instruction and specially designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies for content instruction in the classroom.

MEM-5733.0

3/26/12

A Professional Development Opportunity
for Teachers of Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities on the Alternate Curriculum
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school site administrators and special education teachers of students in grades K-12 with moderate to severe disabilities about a professional development opportunity.

MEM-5723.0

3/12/12

Procedures for Requesting Service for or Repair of District-Owned Wheelchairs
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide procedures for requesting service for or repair of wheelchairs owned by the District. The service and/or repair will be completed by students with disabilities participating in vocational education wheelchair service and repair classes.

MEM-5716.0

3/5/12

Very Special Arts Festival 2012
The Very Special Arts Festival celebrates the creative achievements of children and young adults with disabilities and is jointly sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the Music Center. This year’s theme is “Into the Future.”

MEM-5710.0

3/5/12

“IEP Academy – Thinking Through the IEP Process Web-Based” Special Education Professional Development Workshop
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of a three-hour web-based professional development workshop available for school site administrators, administrative designees, and other Individualized Education Program (IEP) team members who are responsible for leading IEP team meetings.

MEM-5691.0

1/30/12

Technology Tools for Success: A Professional Development Opportunity for K-12 Special Education Teachers
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school site administrators and their special education teachers working with students with disabilities in grades K-12 about a professional development (PD) opportunity. Teachers who participate in this professional development will receive a Dell “Inspiron” Netbook. The Division of Special Education is providing this professional development and the equipment.

MEM-5684.0

1/23/12

School Study Regarding Delivery of Special Education Services
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school staff of an approved study regarding the provision of special education services in accordance with the requirements of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

MEM-5665.1

4/10/12

2012 Special Education Summer Session Extended School Year (ESY) Sites, Programs, and Feeder Schools
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide the tentative sites, feeder schools and programs for the 2012 Special Education Summer Session Extended School Year (ESY). Please note that due to various individual facilities and Maintenance and Operations projects, sites may be changed. The proposed dates for elementary and secondary ESY programs are July 9, 2012 to August 3, 2012.

MEM-5664.0

3/8/12

2012 Procedures for Secondary Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Programs and Services
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform middle school and high school site administrators of procedures that must be followed when preparing for and providing Extended School Year (ESY) secondary programs at a single track school.

MEM-5663.0

2/27/12

2012 Procedures for Preschool/Elementary/Special Education Center Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Programs and Services
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school site administrators of new procedures that must be followed when providing an Extended School Year (ESY) preschool and elementary program at a single-track elementary school or an ESY program at a special education center..

MEM-5651.0

11/28/11

"One Community" Quarterly Newsletter Outcome 7: 2011 Fall Focus Strategies For Integration of Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
The purpose of this Memorandum is to introduce a quarterly newsletter titled "One Community." This newsletter provides schools with strategies to support the integration of students with moderate to severe disabilities.

MEM-5649.0

11/21/11

Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) Professional Development Information
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide schools with information about Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) professional development opportunities, and how appropriate school staff can access BICM professional development. This professional development is provided to comply with the requirement that every school have at least one BICM who has received training in behavior analysis with an emphasis on positive behavior intervention and supports.

MEM-5629.0

11/21/11

2011-2012 Modified Consent Decree (MCD)-
Targeted Strategy Plans for Outcomes 7A/7B
and Required Activities for Schools
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information to school site administrators regarding the 2011-2012 Modified Consent Decree (MCD) Targeted Strategy Plans for:
• Outcome 7A: Placement of students with disabilities (ages 6-18) with all eligibilities, other than specific learning disabilities (SLD), speech language impairments (SLI), and other health impairment (OHI) in the general education setting for 40% or more of the instructional day; and
• Outcome 7B: Increased placement of students with multiple disabilities orthopedic (MDO) in the general education setting for 40% or more of the instructional day.

MEM-5621.0

11/14/11

Special Education Parent Training Information Calendars, 2011-2012
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information to schools about the Special Education Central Office and Local District parent trainings being offered during the 2011-2012 school year. Schools are required to publicize and disseminate this information to all parents of students with disabilities. The information includes calendars of parent presentations by the Special Education Parent Training Information Office (PATIO) which includes trainings for the Special Education Multicultural Advisory Committee (SEMAC), the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Complaint Response Unit/Parent Resource Network (CRU/PRN) monthly meetings, and Local District sponsored trainings. Maps for SEMAC and CAC monthly meetings are also included.

MEM-5615.0

10/10/11

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI®) for School Site Teams
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information about Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. (CPI®). This training has been adopted by the District to address the needs of students with disabilities who engage in serious behavior as defined by the California Education Code § 56520, et seq, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 5.

MEM-5607.0

10/10/11

Special Allocation for Support of Special Education Compliance (Program 2817)
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform schools and early childhood education centers regarding procedures for the provision of supplemental support for special education activities for 2011-2012 and their responsibility to document use of the funds provided.

MEM-5595.0

10/10/11

Orientation Training Program for New Special Education Trainees/Assistants
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform principals of training opportunities for new special education trainees/assistants.

MEM-5582.0

9/19/11

“Strengthening Our Behavioral Skills: From Concepts to Applications” Workshop for Special Education Assistants/Trainees
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform administrators, teachers and special education assistants/trainees about a two-day in-person workshop for special education assistants/trainees, titled “Strengthening Our Behavior Skills: From Concepts to Applications.”

MEM-5554.0

9/8/11

Special Education Resource Faire
October 22, 2011
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information to Local District and school staff regarding the 9th Annual Special Education Family Resource Faire and request that staff disseminate this information to parents.

MEM-5491.3

9/12/11

The Special Education Leadership Academy
(SPELA) 2011-2012
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of the Special Education Leadership Academy (SPELA) 2011-2012 and to provide enrollment procedures for qualified participants.

MEM-5541.0

8/1/11

Professional Development Weekend Workshops for Teachers of Students on the Alternate Curriculum
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of the weekend workshops available to teachers of students with moderate to severe disabilities and to provide enrollment procedures for qualified participants.

MEM-5530.0

9/6/11

2011-12 Procedures for Multi-track Extended
School Year/Intersession Programs
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school site administrators of procedures that must be followed when providing an Extended School Year/Intersession program at all multi-track elementary and secondary schools.

Inactive 2010-11 Memorandum:

MEM-5514.0

6/10/11

“ONE COMMUNITY” QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OUTCOMES 7A/7B: STRATEGIES SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES
The purpose of this Memorandum is to distribute a newsletter titled “One Community.” The attached newsletter provides strategies and resources for teachers and administrators at school sites to support successful integration of students with moderate to severe disabilities.

MEM-5513.0

6/10/11

USING BEHAVIORAL DATA TO GUIDE INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform administrators and other certificated staff about an in-person professional development opportunity titled “Using Behavioral Data to Guide Instruction and Intervention.” The Division of Special Education’s Behavior Support Department will be offering a four-hour workshop in using effective data collection and analysis tools to guide instruction and intervention approaches throughout a multi-tiered system.

MEM-5485.1

5/16/11

REQUIREMENT TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF STUDENT DATA AND COMPLETE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MODIFIED CONSENT DECREE OUTCOMES 3 AND 4
Data collection efforts to measure the District’s performance on Modified Consent Decree (MCD) Outcomes 3 (graduation rate) and 4 (high school completion rate) for students with disabilities revealed serious discrepancies in the reporting of data related to student credits, graduation and high school completion status that has negative implications regarding the accuracy of data for all grade 12 students.

MEM-5477.2

6/6/11

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SELECTED GENERAL EDUCATION CONTENT TEACHERS AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST TEACHERS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS: "CONTENT ACCESS TEAM (CAT)”
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide all middle school administrative and teaching staff with information regarding (1) the implementation of an innovative middle school instructional strategy, Content Access Teams (CAT), at their sites; and (2) a professional development opportunity to be provided by the Division of Special Education about CAT.

MEM-5463.0

4/18/11

REDUCING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, MAY 14, 15, 21, or 22, 2011
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform administrators and other certificated staff at identified schools about an in-person professional development opportunity titled “Reducing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom.”

MEM-5463.0

4/18/11

REDUCING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, MAY 14, 15, 21, or 22, 2011
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform administrators and other certificated staff at identified schools about an in-person professional development opportunity titled “Reducing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom.”

MEM-5462.0

4/18/11

ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION USING THE 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, MAY 14, 15, 21, or 22, 2011
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform administrators and other certificated staff at identified schools about an in-person professional development opportunity titled “Alternatives to Suspension Using the 40 Developmental Assets.”

MEM-5461.0

4/18/11

UTILIZING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT (FBA): A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, MAY 14 or 15, 2011
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform administrators and other certificated staff at identified schools (see Attachment A) that an in-person professional development opportunity titled “Utilizing Effective Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).”

MEM-5458.0

4/18/11

“DISTRICT VALIDATION REVIEW (DVR) PARENT TEAM MEMBER" JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLICATION
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information regarding the required posting of the “District Validation Review (DVR) Parent Team Member” job annnouncement and the accompanying application.

MEM-5457.0

4/18/11

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS OF STRUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES-INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of weekend workshops available for elementary and secondary teachers of students with moderate to severe disabilities participating in the alternate curriculum.

MEM-5455.0

4/11/11

AN EXTRA SCOOP OF MATH INTERVENTION: MATH BOOT CAMP FOR STUDENTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES (ELEMENTARY)
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide school staff with information about an intensive Math Boot Camp intervention opportunity for elementary students with mild to moderate disabilities, grades 2-5/6, who participate in the California Standards Test (CST) / California Modified Assessment (CMA).

MEM-5447.0

5/9/11

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SELECTED GENERAL EDUCATION CONTENT TEACHERS AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST TEACHERS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS: "CONTENT ACCESS TEAM (CAT)"
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide all middle school administrative and teaching staff with information regarding (1) the implementation of an innovative middle school instructional strategy, Content Access Teams (CAT), at their sites; and (2) a professional development opportunity to be provided by the Division of Special Education about CAT.

MEM-5437.0

3/22/11

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - WORKSHOP FOR STAFF WHO WORK WITH STUDENTS WITH HEARLING LOSS AND AUTISM
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of a workshop available for certificated and classified staff who work with students with hearing loss and autism.

MEM-5434.0

3/29/11

SUMMER SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES (LAS) COMPENSATORY PROGRAM 2011
The purpose of this memorandum is to describe the 2011 summer session Speech and Language Compensatory Services Program that is designed to meet the needs of students who have not received a sufficient amount of speech and language services as prescribed in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). As a result, these students are entitled to compensatory speech and language (LAS) services.

MEM-5431.0

3/21/11

THE IEP ACADEMY: SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND WORKSHOPS FOR PRINICIPALS AND OTHER SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATORS RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of two half-day weekend workshops available for school site administrators who are responsible for leading Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings.

MEM-5413.3

5/16/11

2011 SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER SESSION EXTENDED SESSION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) SITES, PROGRAMS, AND FEEDERS
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide the tentative sites, feeder schools and programs for the 2011 Special Education Summer Session Extended School Year (ESY). Please note that due to various individual facilities and Maintenance and Operations projects, sites may be changed. The proposed dates for elementary and secondary ESY programs are July 6, 2011 to August 2, 2011.

MEM-5411.1

3/16/11

2011 PROCEDURES FOR PRESCHOOL/ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) PROGRAMS AND SERVICE
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school site administrators of procedures that must be followed when providing an Extended School Year (ESY) preschool and elementary program at a single-track elementary school. Student applications are due back to the school by March 31, 2011 and to the Support Unit by April 8, 2011. Teacher/Administrator applications are due by April 8, 2011.

MEM-5410.1

3/16/11

2011 PROCEDURES FOR SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform middle school and high school site administrators of procedures that must be followed when preparing for and providing Extended School Year (ESY) secondary programs at a single track school. Student applications are due back to the school by March 31, 2011 and to the Support Unit by April 8, 2011. Teacher/Administrator applications are due by April 8, 2011.

MEM-5394.0

2/7/11

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES - ASSESSMENT
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of weekend workshops available for teachers of students with moderate to severe disabilities participating on the alternate curriculum.

MEM-5394.0

2/7/11

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES - ASSESSMENT
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of weekend workshops available for teachers of students with moderate to severe disabilities participating on the alternate curriculum.

MEM-5389.0

1/31/11

SCHOOL STUDY REGARDING DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school staff of an approved study regarding the provision of special education services in accordance with the requirements of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

MEM-5384.1

1/31/11

ONLINE TRAINING - "INTEGRATING STUDENTS ON THE ALTERNATE CURRICULUM"
The purpose of this Memorandum is to introduce an online training available to paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators. This training provides strategies for how to integrate students on the alternate curriculum into general education settings.

MEM-5383.1

2/9/11

SPECIAL EDUCATION ANNUAL BUDGET AND SERVICE PLANS FOR 2010-2011: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school site principals of the California State Department of Education’s requirement to post the Division of Special Education’s intent to hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Special Education’s Annual Budget and Service Plans for the 2010-2011 school year.

MEM-5382.0

1/24/11

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL INTEGTRATION TEAMS
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of weekend workshops available for School Integration Teams supporting the integration of students on the Alternate Curriculum in the general education setting.

MEM-5379.0

1/17/11

VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2011
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information and registration forms to schools regarding the 32nd Very Special Arts Festival and procedures for schools to follow in order to participate. This event celebrates the creative achievements of children and young adults with disabilities and is jointly sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and the Music Center.

MEM-5378.1

1/31/11

ONLINE TRAINING- – OVERVIEW OF THE OXFORD PICTURE DICTIONARY FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES
The purpose of this Memorandum is to introduce an online training that is available to secondary special education teachers of students with moderate to severe disabilities participating on the alternate curriculum. This training is an overview of the Oxford Picture Dictionary.

MEM-5377.1

3/28/11

NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION (NCI®) FOR SCHOOL SITE TEAMS
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information about Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. (CPI®). This training has been adopted by the District to address the needs of students with disabilities who engage in serious behavior as defined by the California Education Code § 56520, et seq, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 5.

MEM-5357.0

12/13/10

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT TRAINING INFORMATION CALENDARS, 2010-2011
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information to schools about the Special Education Central Office and Local District parent trainings that are being offered during the 2010-2011 school year. Schools are required to publicize and disseminate this information to all parents of students with disabilities. The information includes calendars of parent presentations offered through the Special Education Parent Training Information Office (PATIO), which include trainings for the Special Education Multicultural Advisory Committee (SEMAC), the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), the Complaint Response Unit/Parent Resource Network (CRU/PRN) monthly meetings, and trainings offered through Local Districts. Maps for locations of SEMAC and CAC monthly meetings are also included.

MEM-5350.0

12/6/10

TENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK CELEBRATION, DECEMBER 6-10, 2010
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform schools of the national celebration of Inclusive Schools Week which occurs annually in December. This year’s celebration will take place December 6-10, 2010. During this Week, schools may celebrate and recognize achievements in providing an inclusive educational environment for all students, including students with disabilities and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This Week also provides an opportunity for schools to reflect on how they create a welcoming environment that is dedicated to successfully educating all students.

MEM-5326.0

11/8/10

ONLINE TRAINING – OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS OF COUNTY OFFICES (SEACO) ALTERNATE CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILLITIES
The purpose of this Memorandum is to introduce an online training that is available to paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators. This training is an overview of the SEACO Alternate Curriculum Guide that is used for students with moderate to severe disabilities.

MEM-5324.0

11/8/10

“ONE COMMUNITY ” QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER MCD OUTCOME 7: STRATEGIES SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES
The purpose of this Memorandum is to introduce a quarterly newsletter titled “One Community.” This newsletter is designed to support schools with the integration of students with moderate to severe disabilities

MEM-5286.0

9/30/10

MODIFIED CONSENT DECREE (MCD)—OUTCOME 7B: SUPPORT UNIT REPRESENTATION AT IEPs FOR STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES-ORTHOPEDIC
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform all school site staff that they are required to notify the Support Unit of upcoming IEPs for students with MDO eligibilities. When needed, a staff member from the Support Unit should be contacted prior to the IEP to assist in developing integration strategies for students with an MDO eligibility.

MEM-5285.0

9/30/10

MODIFIED CONSENT DECREE (MCD)— OUTCOME 7: TARGET SCHOOL LIST AND REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
The purpose of this Memorandum is to identify the schools that are on the MCD Outcome 7A and 7B Target School List and to provide information regarding the requirements for the school site administrators whose schools are on the Target School List.

MEM-5275.0

9/27/10

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE MODIFIED CONSENT DECREEi (MCD)— TARGETED STRATEGY PLAN FOR OUTCOME 7A AND OUTCOME 7B
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information regarding Division of Special Education correspondence to the school site administrators regarding the Modified Consent Decree (MCD) Targeted Strategy Plans for Outcome 7A and Outcome 7B: Placement of Students with Disabilities (Ages 6-18) with All Other Eligibilities excluding Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Speech Language Impairments (SLI), and Other Health Impairment (OHI).

MEM-5248.0

9/17/10

"STRENGTHENING OUR BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: FROM CONCEPTS TO APPLICATION" TRAINING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS/TRAINEES
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform administrators, special education teachers and special education trainees and assistants about the in-person “Strengthening Behavior Skills: From Concepts and Applications” training for special education assistants/trainees.

MEM-5243.0

9/6/10

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND FOR TEACHER
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of weekend workshops available to teachers of students with moderate to severe disabilities and to provide enrollment procedures for qualified participants.

MEM-5227.0

9/6/10

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND WORKSHOPS FOR PRINCIPALS
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a description of the weekend workshops available to principals and to provide enrollment procedures for qualified participants.

MEM-5225.0

8/23/10

“THE TRANSITION FOCUSED IEP: A TOOL FOR BUILDING LIVES” ONLINE TRAINING FOR SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND RELATED SERVICES PROVIDERS
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform secondary school site administrators, secondary special education teachers, and secondary related services staff of the requirement for secondary special education teachers and secondary related services staff to complete the online Learning Zone course, “The Transition Focused IEP: A Tool for Building Lives”.

MEM-5218.0

8/16/10

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE FAIRE: OCTOBER 9, 2010
The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide information to Local District and school staff regarding the 8th Annual Special Education Family Resource Faire and request that staff disseminate this information to parents.

MEM-5204.0

7/26/10

2010-2011 PROCEDURES FOR MULTI-TRACK EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR/INTERSESSION PROGRAMS
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform school site administrators of procedures that must be followed when providing an Extended School Year/Intersession program at all multi-track elementary and secondary schools.

MEM-5193.0

7/19/10

SPECIAL ALLOCATION FOR SUPPORT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION COMPLIANCE (PROGRAM 2817)
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform schools and early childhood education centers regarding procedures for the provision of supplemental support for special education activities for 2010-2011 and their responsibility to document use of the funds provided.

MEM-5189.0

7/19/10

ORIENTATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINEES/ASSISTANTS
The purpose of this Memorandum is to inform principals of training opportunities for new special education trainees/assistants.