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This section is an evolving collection of school-based materials that brings together a wide range of information related to learning, behavior, and student supports within public school systems. Content will continue to grow over time, reflecting different needs, questions, and stages of the school process.
The materials are designed to be used flexibly. Visitors may explore individual topics as needed, return to sections as new questions arise, or share specific resources during meetings and conversations.
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What Special Education Is (and Isn’t)
This downloadable PDF guide offers a clear, parent-friendly overview of special education, explaining what special education is, what it is not, and how it supports students within the school setting.
This downloadable PDF guide offers a clear, parent-friendly overview of special education, explaining what special education is, what it is not, and how it supports students within the school setting.
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What Is IDEA?
This downloadable PDF is designed as a brief, parent-friendly handout that provides a clear overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This downloadable PDF is designed as a brief, parent-friendly handout that provides a clear overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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IEP vs. 504 Plans: What’s the Difference?
This downloadable PDF guide provides a clear, parent-friendly overview of IEPs and 504 Plans, explaining what each plan is, how they differ, and how they support students within the school setting.
This downloadable PDF guide provides a clear, parent-friendly overview of IEPs and 504 Plans, explaining what each plan is, how they differ, and how they support students within the school setting.
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Who Is on the Special Education Team?
This downloadable PDF guide provides a clear, parent-friendly overview of the special education team, explaining who is part of the team, the role of each member, and how the team works together to support students in the school setting.
This downloadable PDF guide provides a clear, parent-friendly overview of the special education team, explaining who is part of the team, the role of each member, and how the team works together to support students in the school setting.
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Common Myths About Special Education
This guide addresses common misconceptions about special education and provides clear, accurate information to support informed understanding and decision-making.
This guide addresses common misconceptions about special education and provides clear, accurate information to support informed understanding and decision-making.
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How School Evaluations Work
This guide explains how school evaluations work, why they are conducted, and what families and educators can expect during the assessment process.
This guide explains how school evaluations work, why they are conducted, and what families and educators can expect during the assessment process.
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