Here are some other useful resources from the Michigan Department of Education
Procedural Safeguards
The Procedural Safeguards document is a notice containing a complete review of procedural safeguards available under IDEA and the regulations stated by the U.S. Department of Education. A full copy of procedural safeguards must be given to parents one time every school year. Parents may be entitled to another copy if there is a referral or parent request for evaluation, given a state or due process complaint, when disciplinary action may result in change of placement, or if the parent requests another copy.
Special Education Due Process Complaint Procedures
This document outlines the complete process that a due process complaint must follow, including timelines, requirements, and a detailed, step-by-step procedure that must be followed. This is a legal process and must be followed very carefully and specifically. This is a very easy to read document that breaks it down into simple steps.
Special Education Problem Solving Process
This document outlines the problem solving options in special education. For a new administrator, especially, this document would be very useful. When there is a problem to solve, this resource can help you understand if this issue should be solved in an informal meeting, mediation, state complaint, or due process hearing. Furthermore, this document outlines who can make requests for the previously mention options.
Procedural Safeguards
The Procedural Safeguards document is a notice containing a complete review of procedural safeguards available under IDEA and the regulations stated by the U.S. Department of Education. A full copy of procedural safeguards must be given to parents one time every school year. Parents may be entitled to another copy if there is a referral or parent request for evaluation, given a state or due process complaint, when disciplinary action may result in change of placement, or if the parent requests another copy.
Special Education Due Process Complaint Procedures
This document outlines the complete process that a due process complaint must follow, including timelines, requirements, and a detailed, step-by-step procedure that must be followed. This is a legal process and must be followed very carefully and specifically. This is a very easy to read document that breaks it down into simple steps.
Special Education Problem Solving Process
This document outlines the problem solving options in special education. For a new administrator, especially, this document would be very useful. When there is a problem to solve, this resource can help you understand if this issue should be solved in an informal meeting, mediation, state complaint, or due process hearing. Furthermore, this document outlines who can make requests for the previously mention options.