For Immediate Release From OSERS!
The families of military-connected children with disabilities may have the added challenges of frequent separation from family and support networks and disruptions in the continuity of early intervention services and special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) because of frequent transitions.
A letter from the Office of Special Education Programs Director Valerie C. Williams
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/lette... addressed to state directors of special education and state IDEA Part C coordinators emphasized the need to help support military-connected children with disabilities and their families through the numerous educational and life transitions they may face.
These resources can help to support states, parents, families, and others to meet the unique needs of military-connected children with disabilities and ensure the timely provision of required early intervention and special education and related services:
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/military-connect...
Posted By: agnes levine
Friday, November 10th 2023 at 1:37PM
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