IDEA 2004: Improving Transition Planning and Results
Recent amendments to the federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 04), include several revisions to the requirements for transition planning designed to improve postsecondary results for students with disabilities. Poor post-school outcomes...
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IDEA Words and Terms to Know
Accommodations
Tools and procedures that provide equal access to instruction and assessment for students with disabilities. Designed to "level the playing field" for students with disabilities, accommodations are generally grouped into the following categories:
Presentation (e.g...
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IDEA 2004 Final Regulations Update
The U.S. Department of Education approved new federal regulations governing the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education law as amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004).These regulations are closely aligned with th...
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Accessible Instructional Materials: Ensuring Access for Students with LD
NCLD believes that access to the classroom curriculum via digital textbooks is becoming more important as learning becomes more connected to digital media and technology. We all know our kids spend an inordinate amount of time “playing” with technology. It is no surprise that educ...
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Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education
In December 2011, the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities, which was authorized by Congress, issued a ground-breaking report. NCLD’s Executive Director, Jim Wendorf, served as Vice Chair.While acknowledg...
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