News / Events

Technology Leadership Initiative (TLI) Project Page Launched

Information and resources from the Technology Leadership Initiative (TLI) project that supported Parent Centers to more effectively incorporate technology into their mission are now available on the portal. Find a technology plan template, archived webinars, and links to tools and resources to assist Parent Centers in the strategic technology planning process.

Call for Entries! TATRA's 2012 Award for Excellence

PACER Center's TATRA (Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act) Project is proud to announce a call for entries for its 2012 Award for Excellence in Transition-focused Parent Training. This annual award seeks to identify and highlight promising transition tools developed by OSEP-funded Parent Training and Information Centers, Community Parent Resource Centers, and RSA-funded parent training projects. Deadline for submissions: March 2, 2012. For more information go to: www.pacer.org/tatra/pdf/TATRAAward%20forExcellenceFlyer.pdf.

New Guidance on Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently released new guidance on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) in elementary and secondary schools. A Dear Colleague letter and FAQ clarify schools’ responsibilities to evaluate students for disability and provide a free appropriate public education given changes in the law.

Annual Report on IDEA

On December 23rd, OSEP released its 30th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Final Part C Regulations Posted

Final regulations governing Part C (Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) were posted in the Federal Register on September 28, 2011.

Important Dates

July 11-13, 2012: NPTAC Topical Institute, Minneapolis, MN 
                   For questions, contact Debbie Andrews, debbie.andrews@pacer.org

July 23-25, 2012: OSEP Project Directors Conference,  Washington, DC

July 30- August 1, 2012: OSEP Leadership Conference (previously OSEP Mega Conference),
                   Washington, DC

September 19-21, 2012: NPTAC Topical Institute, Minneapolis, MN
                    For questions, contact Debbie Andrews, debbie.andrews@pacer.org

 

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