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September 3, 2010
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Use RTI to distinguish when needs surpass 504 accommodations — Observing a student's response to interventions can help you determine when a Section 504 plan is inappropriate.

RULING ROUNDUP: This week's topic: IEP team meeting participants — See how courts and hearing officers across the country have ruled on issues relating to the proper composition of IEP team meetings.

Kentucky takes team approach to reach families facing early transition — State pre-K experts collaborated to create free training guides that address developmental milestones, advocacy, and Part C to B transitions.

SPECIAL ED TODAY: 13 Oklahoma private schools participate in special education scholarship program — Special needs students can qualify for as much as $13,000 a year for private school tuition, a state ED official says.

SEARCH TIP: View at-a-glance summary of case rulings — The Show Decision Summaries setting displays a synopsis of each case in your search results. Access a roundup of search tips here.

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Strategies for Supporting Students With Autism in
Daily Transitions
Presented by Barbara T. Doyle, MS
Sept. 22, 2010

In this 90-minute audio conference, your school teams will discover practical, step-by-step procedures to help students of any age with autism spectrum disorders as they transition between activities, staff, building areas and programs.

Keys to Section 504 Compliance: Meeting New Requirements, Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Presented by James McKethan, Ed.D.
Sept. 30, 2010

Now is the time to get your Section 504 programs up to speed, error-free and more effective. Trainer and consultant James McKethan uses his "in-the-trenches" experience to identify five program areas where most mistakes occur. You and your staff will get practical strategies to ensure compliant processes while minimizing unintended consequences.

RTI in Restrictive Settings: The TIERS Mode for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders guides you step-by-step through the new Tiers of Intensive Educationally Responsive Services (TIERS) Model to solve behavior problems and create a better learning environment for everyone involved.