IDEA Reauthorization: CEC’s Town Hall Forum

Why a Reauthorization Town Hall Now? IDEA Reauthorization Why a Reauthorization Town Hall Now? Reauthorization will be here faster than we know CEC is planning its strategies right now We need to hear your success stories, and we need to understand what challenges you face CEC Board appointed IDEA Reauthorization Work Group

Purpose of our discussion today IDEA Reauthorization Purpose of our discussion today To gather information for future advocacy To understand better IDEA’s strengths and challenges Let us know your concerns about IDEA Let us know what is working well Describe the implementation challenges you face We want to hear from everyone!

CEC Values Member Input IDEA Reauthorization CEC Values Member Input Today is just one opportunity to share your thoughts with us Complete the Online Survey Monkey Mail us today’s handout Work with your CEC Unit’s CAN Coordinators Email us your comments Attend more Town Hall Forums

Ground Rules for Discussion IDEA Reauthorization Ground Rules for Discussion Comments must be made at a microphone —please line up at a microphone if you have a comment Briefly identify your name, CEC Unit or Division and where you are from One comment per individual until all have been heard Comments are limited to one minute to allow everyone to participate 15 Second Sign will let you know you need to wrap up STOP Sign to end your discussion

Where did CEC get these questions? IDEA Reauthorization Where did CEC get these questions? Our Discussion is based on the input of CEC CAN Coordinators and other Town Hall Forums: “Advocate for the reauthorization, regulatory provisions and full implementation of IDEA 2004 with an emphasis on key policies including full funding; outstanding Part C regulations and early childhood; access to the general education curriculum; assessment; preparing, recruiting and retaining a well-prepared, diverse special education workforce; and quality conditions for teaching and learning; disproportionate representation; identification and eligibility; discipline procedures; transition initiatives; monitoring and enforcement and paperwork reduction; and Family involvement.”

IDEA Reauthorization Let’s get started! Get Set, Get Ready GO!

Special Education Funding at the State, Local, Federal Levels IDEA Reauthorization Special Education Funding at the State, Local, Federal Levels Full Funding (Question 1) MOE (Question 2)

Preparing Students with Disabilities for College and Career IDEA Reauthorization Preparing Students with Disabilities for College and Career Accessing the General Education Curriculum (Question 3) Disproportionate Representation (Question 4) Identification and Eligibility (Question 5) Discipline Procedures (Question 6) Transition Initiatives (Question 7)

Quality Conditions for Teaching and Learning IDEA Reauthorization Quality Conditions for Teaching and Learning Preparing, recruiting, and retaining a well-prepared diverse special education workforce (Question 8) Quality Conditions for Teaching and Learning (Question 9) Paperwork Reduction (Question 10) Family Involvement (Question 11)

IDEA Reauthorization Systems Monitoring and Enforcement (Question 12) Procedural Safeguards (Question 13)

IDEA Reauthorization Early Learning Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Question 14) Preschool Children with Disabilities (Question 15)

What other concerns do you have about IDEA? IDEA Reauthorization What other concerns do you have about IDEA?

How can you stay involved? IDEA Reauthorization How can you stay involved? Visit CEC’s webpage to view the latest resources: www.cec.sped.org Sign Up for CEC’s Policy Insider pubpol@cec.sped.org Visit CEC’s Legislative Action Center Online: http://capwiz.com/cek/home/

IDEA Reauthorization Deborah Ziegler Director, Policy and Advocacy 2900 Crystal Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 866-915-5000 Email: pubpol@cec.sped.org