Q. One was if
they're going to be providing further guidance regarding the discipline provisions and
sections in the regulations. I've been trying to map it out and it's very confusing
because there is information pertaining to the disciplinary procedures throughout the regs
and I've found it to be very confusing. In addition, I wanted to know if anyone could tell
me what the legal standard beyond a preponderance of the evidence means and how it is
applied practically?
Trina Osher, Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.
Q. Do students need a reevaluation if they
graduate with a certificate of attendance before they age-out, you indicate that
evaluation does not occur for those who receive regular education diploma or age-out. What
about those who choose to graduate with certificates prior to age 21?"
Q. Larry Kolmeir,Chair of the Advisory
Commission on Special Education, California.
Q. We need a way to communicate with
administrators, with middle and upper management in our schools so that we can actually
engage in a partnership." So that's what I know about.
Q. Does the Partnership Grant that we're
talking about that can do what needs to be done need to be initiated through the school
district?
Q. My question is in reference to the new
changes in IDEA in the regs, IDEA '97. And if a child with a disability needs related
services, but is not in special education, then they're not entitled to benefits under
IDEA. So, I'm not sure if I understand that. Could you explain that a little bit in more
detail for me, please?
Q. "My child will be going to high
school in a few years. Is there anything in IDEA '97 that will help him prepare for
college?"
Q. "Is there anything in the new IDEA
'97 or its regulations that could allow schools to work earlier with children with reading
and behavior problems?"
Q. "Can you explain what is meant by
positive behavioral interventions and supports and functional assessment?"
Q. What will OSERS be doing to ensure that
state and local education agencies will implement the excellent ideas in IDEA '97?
Q. "I cannot find Appendix B in the
regulations. Can you tell me where they are or if they're under a different name?"
And this caller got the text of the regulations from the Federal Register online.
Q. How does IDEA impact students in colleges
and federal government support and financial aid to students in colleges?
Q. "How does IDEA '97 enforce the idea
of needing to have high expectations for disabled children?"; "Are the local
school systems held accountable if they have low expectations of LD children, especially
LD children which are in middle or high schools? And what prevents LEA from passing these
kids through the system and letting them graduate with late elementary to early middle
school skills?
Q. "Why is it important for my child to
be involved in the school testing program? Won't it be too difficult for him?
