An Educator, Parent, and Panel Member Primer on Special Education Acronyms, Abbreviations and Definitions
TAESE

As you participate in the special education process, you will also encounter an unfamiliar language. The language is often referred to as 'acronyms'. It may seem like a foreign language, but it is really just a language of initials. These initials are explained and defined in this booklet.
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Functional Behavioral Assessment & Positive Behavior Intervention Plans Guide
NDDPI

This document provides guidelines to assist in completing a functional behavior assessment using requirements set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 1997/2004). This document provides the information, tools, forms, and examples that will allow educators to conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) in various settings and develop a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) for the student that appropriately addresses problem behaviors.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Discipline Regulations for Students with Disabilities
NDDPI

This information comes from the ND Department of Public Instruction on the discipline regulations for students with disabilities. Also contains information regarding manifestation determination, students removed for 10 days or less, long term removal (more than cumulative 10 days); and change of placement.
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Parent Guide to Special Education
NDDPI

The ND Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has written this guide for parents to answer questions you may have as you begin to take part in the special education process in North Dakota. It was prepared to help parents have a solid understanding about how the special education process works in the schools of our state. It was also written so that parents can have an additional source of information about their procedural safeguards, sometimes referred to as parent rights.
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Parent Guide to Special Education (Large Print Edition)
NDDPI

This is the large print version of the NDDPI Parent Guide to Special Education. ND Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has written this guide for parents to answer questions you may have as you begin to take part in the special education process in North Dakota. It was prepared to help parents have a solid understanding about how the special education process works in the schools of our state. It was also written so that parents can have an additional source of information about their procedural safeguards, sometimes referred to as parent rights.
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Parenting Corner - Be Active In Your Child's Special Education! (Elementary School Edition)
Channing Bete

This engaging resource is the perfect way to teach parents about special education and how they can help their child succeed. Easy-reading text helps parents understand key special education terms, parents' role in the evaluation process, parental rights, the importance of teamwork and networking, and how individualized education programs (IEPs) work. Magazine encourages parents to be actively involved in their child's education, and provides answers to commonly asked questions related to special education.
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Positive Behavior Support
TACSEI

Created as a "take-away" tool to accompany the TACSEI Six Steps of PBS (Positive Behavior Support) learning modules, this Word document is a complete reference that outlines the entire PBS process. For your convenience, this comprehensive reference also includes links to all the forms, information sheets and worksheets described in the learning modules as well as websites and resources in easy-to-access sections at the end of the document.
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Channing Bete

This easy-reading booklet is a great educational resource for anyone looking to teach parents about Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS/PBS). Booklet explains how PBIS works, the different levels of intervention involved, the role of staff, how parents can help, and more!
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Special Education Directory - North Dakota 2024-2025
NDDPI

This resource from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction provides contact information for special education units across the state, various personnel and boards, and schools participating in special education units.
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Understanding IDEA And Section 504: A Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Channing Bete

The handout clearly outlines the benefits of these two important laws, who can receive services, how to determine eligibility, and parents' rights and responsibilities.
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Understanding Special Education Under ESSA, IDEA & Section 504: A Parent's Handbook
Channing Bete

Easy-reading guide empowers parents to advocate for their children and work with school personnel to get their children the services they need to realize their full potential. Includes straightforward answers to commonly asked questions, tips for encouraging one's child in school, an education glossary, and sources of additional information. Fill-in sections, worksheets, and other interactive features make handbooks ideal for ongoing reference.
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Manifestation Determination in School Discipline
CPIR

At specific times, and for certain violations of the student code of conduct, IDEA's discipline procedures require school systems to conduct what is known as a 'manifestation determination review'. This fact sheet from CPIR provides more information.
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School Discipline: A Resource Collection
CPIR

IDEA, our nation's special education law, provides the frame for how students with disabilities may be (and may not be) disciplined at school for violating a code of student conduct. IDEA's rules are complex and multi-faceted, so it's very important to use authoritative resources on the subject of school discipline. In this resource collection, you'll find articles, federal guidance, good reads, webinars, presentations and slideshows, and webpages offering additional information.
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Special Education - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of ND

Special Education is part of our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This Shortcut will cover the steps in the Special Education process and lists additional resources to help you in your journey.
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