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Information Sessions on New York State’s Implementation of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004

The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), New York State Education Department (NYSED), will be presenting information in spring 2006 on State requirements to implement IDEA 2004, with emphasis on new responsibilities for individual evaluations and eligibility determinations, individualized education program (IEP) development and implementation, transition services, discipline, due process and accountability requirements under the State Performance Plan (SPP). 

Eleven information sessions* are scheduled throughout the State with a tentative listing of dates and locations as follows: 

 * Each session will cover all topics and present the same information.

Sessions are tentatively scheduled from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM with sign-in beginning at 8:00 AM.  The sessions are open to the public, however those planning to attend must pre-register for the event. When details are finalized, specific information as to the exact locations, directions and the registration process will be made available at http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/idea/home.html.  At that time, pre-registrations will be available through the VESID web site.  

Please note: If you are receiving this correspondence directly from NYSED, you will be included in future notifications. 

Please share this information with your constituents as appropriate. Thank you.