Category: FACT SHEETS
This resource includes questions about IEP meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Category: FACT SHEETS, COVID-19 RESOURCES
Included in this resource you will find information on how to Access Technology or Alternate Education during COVID-19.
Category: FACT SHEETS, COVID-19 RESOURCES
This fact sheet provides some insight on the school choice program in Delaware.
Category: FACT SHEETS, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
This fact sheet provides information on the US Supreme Court Decision, in one the most important court decisions ever regarding special education.
Category: FACT SHEETS, ENDREW F CASE
This fact sheet provides helpful tips on communicating with your child’s teachers.
Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH THE SCHOOL/DISTRICT
This fact sheet provides some answers to frequently ask questions about the special education evaluation process.
Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD, SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & REGULATIONS, FACT SHEETS
Early intervention is a system of services that helps babies and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Early intervention focuses on helping eligible babies and toddlers learn the basic and brand-new skills that typically develop during the first three years of life, such as:
If an infant or toddler has a disability or a developmental delay in one or more of these developmental areas, that child will likely be eligible for early intervention services. Those services will be tailored to meet the child’s individual needs and may include:
Category: FACT SHEETS, INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
A child who has been identified with a disability has protections under the federal law entitled the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This law ensures Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is provided. Understanding your rights as a parent is important in ensuring that your child is given the right instruction and supports to achieve success. This toolkit provides important links to laws, regulation, and guidance from the federal to state level.
PIC Fact Sheets
Part C to Part B http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/SpecialEd-Law-Toolkit/lawstoolkit.2.pdf
Section 504 http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/SpecialEd-Law-Toolkit/lawstoolkit.1.pdf
Due Process http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/SpecialEd-Law-Toolkit/lawstoolkit.3.pdf
Publications
Parents Are the Key http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/ParentsAreTheKey.pdf(Parent Information Center of Delaware)
Procedural Safeguard Forms http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/specialed/procsafe.shtml (Delaware Department of Education)
Please visit the Online Resource Center http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/information-resources/online-resource-center-mosets.html?view=home for more links to literacy and reading topics.
Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS
This fact sheet provides helpful tips on communicating with your child’s teachers.
Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH THE SCHOOL/DISTRICT
This fact sheet provides some answers to frequently ask questions about the special education evaluation process.
Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD, SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & REGULATIONS, FACT SHEETS
This fact sheet provides examples of accommodations on district and state assessments and other standardized tests.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION
This fact sheet provides an overview of the special education evaluation process with a sample letter that can be used to request a psycho-educational evaluation
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
This publication developed by the US Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, is designed to help parents, students and the charter school community better understand the rights of students with disabilities attending charter schools.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
IEP Meeting Planner is a tool that can be used as a tool for families and caregivers to prepare for upcoming IEP meetings.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
This user-friendly booklet, developed for parents and caregivers, describes the key components of IDEA, including evaluations and eligibility, parent and student rights, behavior & discipline, transition planning, and dispute resolution options.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY RESOURCES, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
Infants and toddlers with disabilities, aged birth to three, may be eligible to receive early intervention supports and services to address their unique developmental needs. Their families can also receive early intervention supports and services so they can build their abilities to support their child’s development and advocate for services to meet their child’s unique needs.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
A child who has been identified with a disability has protections under the federal law entitled the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This law ensures Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is provided. Understanding your rights as a parent is important in ensuring that your child is given the right instruction and supports to achieve success. This toolkit provides important links to laws, regulation, and guidance from the federal to state level.
PIC Fact Sheets
Part C to Part B http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/SpecialEd-Law-Toolkit/lawstoolkit.2.pdf
Section 504 http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/SpecialEd-Law-Toolkit/lawstoolkit.1.pdf
Due Process http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/SpecialEd-Law-Toolkit/lawstoolkit.3.pdf
Publications
Parents Are the Key http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/images/PDF/ParentsAreTheKey.pdf(Parent Information Center of Delaware)
Procedural Safeguard Forms http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/specialed/procsafe.shtml (Delaware Department of Education)
Please visit the Online Resource Center http://www.pic2017.staging.wpengine.com/information-resources/online-resource-center-mosets.html?view=home for more links to literacy and reading topics.
Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS
Many parents are surprised to learn their child with a disability can be suspended for violations to the code of conduct. However, there are certain steps that must be taken to ensure a student with a disability is not continuously suspended for behaviors which may be related to his/her disability or a result of their IEP not being implemented properly. This fact sheet gives an overview of the disciplinary process when a student with a disability has been suspended, including information about manifestation determination meetings.
Category: DISCIPLINE & STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Resource developed for parents, by parents to help families when addressing concerns, as well as improving communication with school staff.
Category: ADVOCACY RESOURCES, FACT SHEETS
This user-friendly booklet, developed for parents and caregivers, describes the key components of IDEA, including evaluations and eligibility, parent and student rights, behavior & discipline, transition planning, and dispute resolution options.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY RESOURCES, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
This fact sheet provides helpful tips on communicating with your child’s teachers.
Category: FACT SHEETS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH THE SCHOOL/DISTRICT
This comparison chart outlines the different dispute resolutions available under IDEA, (Individuals with Disabilites Education Act). This resource was developed by The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution (CADRE) with support of parent leaders nationwide.
Category: RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH THE SCHOOL/DISTRICT, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
This publication developed by the US Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, is designed to help parents, students and the charter school community better understand the rights of students with disabilities attending charter schools.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
This webinar discusses the Transition IEP for students with disabilities and how students and families can prepare for the next meeting.
Category: STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
This user-friendly booklet, developed for parents and caregivers, describes the key components of IDEA, including evaluations and eligibility, parent and student rights, behavior & discipline, transition planning, and dispute resolution options.
Category: SPECIAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY RESOURCES, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, RESOLVING CONFLICTS WITH SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
In 1995, the state’s school choice and charter school laws were enacted. Both are designed to give parents greater choice in determining where their child will attend school. Delaware is home to a variety of learning opportunities beyond your neighborhood school, including vocational high schools, magnet schools, themed schools, special interest programs within schools, and charter schools. This resource provides links information about school choice, charter schools and students with disabilities.
Category: STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26, EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12, SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW & REGULATIONS, STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 14-26
This resource includes tips and sample letter when notifying the school of bullying.
Category: BULLYING RESOURCES, BULLYING RESOURCES
This resource defines the different types of bullying and steps families can take when bullying occurs in school.
Category: BULLYING RESOURCES, BULLYING RESOURCES
IDEA topics in the Current COVID-19 Environment
Category: COVID-19 RESOURCES
This link provides information on the differences between remote learning, homebound services and homeschooling.
Category: COVID-19 RESOURCES, LITERACY
This resource will provide tips for families preparing for the school year while dealing with COVID-19.
Category: COVID-19 RESOURCES, FACT SHEETS
This resource includes questions about IEP meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Category: FACT SHEETS, COVID-19 RESOURCES
Included in this resource you will find information on how to Access Technology or Alternate Education during COVID-19.
Category: FACT SHEETS, COVID-19 RESOURCES
The Parent Information Center of Delaware is committed to providing access to our web pages for individuals with disabilities. The content of this site has been tested for usability and accessibility using a combination of standards-based, automated procedures and accepted heuristic methods. We make every effort to comply with the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Compliance is an ongoing process and we encourage notification when information on our website is inaccessible. If for any reason you are having difficulty accessing any of our resources please call us at (302) 999-7394 or email us at picofdel@picofdel.org.