Special Education - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Special Education Updates
12/08/2023		Update to FY2024: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA) Federal Targeted Special Education Program Improvement Grant Fund Code: 0274
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graphic of puzzle pieces showing how eight key components all interlock to form complete Components of General Supervision: Fiscal Management, Integrated Monitoring, Sustaining Compliance & Improvement, Implementation of Policies and Procedures, Technical Assistance & Professional Development, Dispute Resolution, Data, and SPP/APR

As the State Educational Agency, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has responsibility for general supervision under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). DESE provides technical assistance and monitors local education agencies’ (LEAs) implementation of IDEA and state special education law. General supervision has eight distinct but interconnected components, creating a cohesive system.

Information from Special Education Leaders Meetings
November 17, 2023	Presentation Recording The focus of this meeting was: Update on new MA IEP, adult autism, adult autism supports, CHAMP, communication hub and monitoring portal, PRS, Problem Resolution, and Other Special Education Updates.
September 15, 2023	Presentation Recording The focus of this meeting was: Update on new MA IEP, Updates from OSERS on the state's general supervision responsibilities, and Other Special Education Updates.
August 18, 2023	Presentation Recording Sample IEP The focus of this meeting was: Update on new MA IEP, Back to School Information for Special Education; and Other Special Education Updates.
June 23, 2023	Presentation Recording The focus of this meeting was: Update on new MA IEP, new Early Literacy Screening Guidance, Plan for Special Education Leaders Meetings in SY24, and Special education updates.
May 26, 2023	Presentation Recording The focus of this meeting was: Update on new MA IEP, Staffing supports for students with complex medical needs: Panel discussion, Plan for Special Education Leaders Meetings in SY24, and Special education updates.
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