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Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
New York State Education Department

Rebecca H. Cort, Ed.D., Deputy Commissioner
Richard P. Mills, Commissioner		 VESID Consumers
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NOTICE REGARDING UPCOMING UCS REDESIGN INFORMATION SESSIONS The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) is redesigning its Unified Contract Services (UCS). The new design will clearly define services required for VESID consumers; provide methods for evaluating these services; allow for continuous recruitment of new providers, provider performance assessment; and establish equitable rates for services provided. In an effort to assist potential vendors, VESID will be conducting information sessions which will highlight the proposed changes to VESID's Unified Contract Services. While attendance at these meetings is not mandatory to apply to become a UCS provider, information on the revised definitions, rates, and performance plans will be presented. This information will be included in an RFP which will be published in the Contract Reporter and presented at a bidder's conference in May.
Scholarship Award

Marge Tierney was a leader in the field of rehabilitation and a strong advocate for people with disabilities. Her 33-year career was dedicated to the development of quality services that would enhance employment and community independence opportunities for people with disabilities.

To remember Marge’s achievements and dedication, a scholarship has been established in her name. Each year an individual enrolled in a graduate program in rehabilitation counseling will be awarded up to $1,000 for use in pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.

Applications are accepted continuously. Mail the application form and all required attachments by June 1st to be considered for the scholarship for the following fall semester. The award is announced in July.

Public Report of Each School District's Performance

PUBLIC REPORT
As required under Section 616 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the State has prepared a public report of each school district's performance on fourteen special education indicators against the State's targets. Please see these reports by clicking on:
Special Education School District Data Profile
Proposed Special Education Data Collection Requirements for the 2005-06 School Year The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) of the United States Department of Education (USDOE) is proposing to collect special education data as described in a document, “Proposed Special Education Data Collection Requirements for the 2005-06 School Year” which may be reviewed at http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/sedcar/data.htm. If the proposed data collection tables are finalized as drafted, there will be substantial changes to the PD data collection forms for the 2005-06 school year. More information...

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