PTI Parent Resources

Parent Resources

Early Intervention	Transition to Preschool
Early Intervening Services	Response to Intervention
Evaluation & Assessment	IEP
Inclusion & Least Restrictive Environment	Positive Behavior Supports & Discipline
Transition to Adult Life	Monitoring & Improvement
Section 504

Early Intervention

NJ Early Intervention System Process Sheet	Explaining Procedural Safeguards to Families at Each Step of the EI Process
Part C/Early Intervention Safeguards	Description of Options to Resolve Disputes
Procedural Safeguards in Early Intervention	System of Early Intervention Natural Environments ...where children spend their time - Volume 1
Early Identification of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children (Aged 0-5)	System of Early Intervention Natural Environments ...where children spend their time - Volume 2
REGIONAL EARLY INTERVENTION COLLABORATIVES	Hear from the Start, Talk for a Lifetime Early Intervention Assessment
Procedural Safeguards Mediation Flowchart	Information on Administrative Complaints
Information on Mediation	Information on Impartial Hearings
Procedural Safeguards Complaint Investigation Flowchart	Description of Options to Resolve Disputes in Early Intervention
The idea Behind IDEA (INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT)

Response to Intervention

National Implementation of RTI - Research Summary	Assisting Struggling Readers with RTI
SPAN Family Guide to RTI	RTI in Identification of Learning Disabilities
Introduction to RTI by NICHCY	Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities - US DOE Memo
June 3, 2009 Teleconference - Response to Intervention Audio File of the Teleconference: mp3 file - 5.5 MB Response to Intervention powerpoint Response to Intervention (RTI): A Primer for Parents Myths About Response to Intervention (RtI) Implementation Parent Guide to RTI US DOE Q & A on RTI RTI Quicksheet (.doc file) OSEP Letters Cultural Considerations and Challenges in Response-to-Intervention Models

Early Intervening Services

May 27, 2009 Teleconference- Early Intervening Services
Audio File of Teleconference: mp3 file - 6.3 MB

Early Intervening Services
Guidance on Early Intervening Services from the US Dept. of Education
Early Intervening Services - IDEA Regulations
US Dept. of Education Q & A on Early Intervening Services
Disproportionality

Challenging Behavior Search Engine
(developed with Newark Public Schools & Newark Teacher's Union)

Evaluation & Assessment

Psychological Evaluations: What Every Parent Should Know

Evaluaciones Psicológicas: Lo Que Todo Padre Debe Saber

Evaluation Resources by NICHCY

Transition to Preschool

Transition to & from Preschool	Transition to Preschool Self Assessment
IEP Meeting List for Parents of Preschoolers	Early Childhood Transition Paper
Early Childhood Transition Timelines	Transition to Preschool Worksheet
IDEA Transition Requirements Part B & C	Part C Transition to Preschool Requirements
Definition of Preschool Child with a Disability	State Efforts to Meet the Early Childhood Transition Requirements of IDEA
Resources and links: National Early Childhood Transition Initiative: http://www.nectac.org/topics/transition/ectransitionta.asp Early Childhood Inclusive Community of Practice: http://www.tacommunities.org/community/view/id/1028 Early Childhood Technical Assistance Consortium: http://www.ectaconsortium.org/ Expanding Opportunities for Preschool Inclusion: http://www.nectac.org/expopps/default.asp National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Inclusion Resources: http://www.nectac.org/topics/inclusion/default.asp National Early Childhood Transition Center: http://www.nectac.org/topics/transition/transctrs.asp#nectc New Jersey Early Intervention State Performance Plan & Annual Performance Reports: http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eis/report.shtml New Jersey Department of Education State Performance Plan & Annual Performance Reports: http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/info/spp/

IEP

Creating Meaningful IEPs	Special Education Fact Sheet
IEP Guidelines for Families	IEP Guidelines for Families (Español)
Best Practices in Special Education	Annotated Bibliography
Collaborative Teaming and Positive Behavioral Supports	Positive Student Profile Goals at a Glance
NICHCY IEP Guide	Pre-IEP Meeting Letter
Curriculum Modifications and Adaptations	Final IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents
IEP Questions - SPAN Footnote	Questions for the Collaborative IEP Team
Social Relationships and Networks	Extended School Year Services
Evidence Based Practices
Parent Preparation for the IEP Meeting - Preparación De Los Padres Para La Reunión Del IEP Student Preparation for the IEP Meeting - Preparación Del Estudiante Para La Reunión Del IEP Teacher Preparation for the IEP Meeting - Preparación Del Maestro Para La Reunión Del IEP Questions for the Collaborative IEP Team - Preguntas Para El Equipo Colaborador Del IEP

Inclusion & Least Restrictive Environment

Tools for Teachers: New Jersey Inclusion Resources for Families	Tools for Teachers: Creating Meaningful IEPs
Tools for Teachers: Social Relationships and Networks	Tools for Teachers: Annotated Bibliography
Tools for Teachers: Curriculum Modifications and Adaptations	Tools for Teachers: Collaborative Teaming and Positive Behavioral Supports
Tools for Teachers: Strategies for Inclusion	Tools for Teachers: Out of District Issues
Tools for Teachers: All Children Belong: The Promise of IDEA	Tools for Teachers: Inclusive Schools Poster
Tools for Teachers: Sample Inclusion Mission Statement for BOE	Tools for Teachers: Inclusive Schools: Good for Kids
Tools for Teachers: Pathways to Inclusive Strategies	Tools for Teachers: Resources on Inclusion: NJCIE
Tools for Teachers: Inclusion's Impact on Students Without Disabilities	Tools for Teachers: Determining Policy Supports for Inclusion
Tools for Teachers: Improving Education: Promise of Inclusive Schooling	Tools for Teachers: All Children Are Special: Research on the Benefits of Inclusion
Tools for Teachers: Sample Inclusive Schools Week PSA's for Schools	Tools for Teachers: Sample Inclusive Schools Week Proclamation
Tools for Teachers: Still Separate and Unequal	Tools for Teachers: On Transformed Inclusive Schools
Tools for Teachers: Principals of Inclusive Schools	Tools for Teachers: Building a Leadership Team for Inclusive Schools
Tools for Teachers: NJDOE Array of Supports	Tools for Teachers: Culturally Responsive Schools
Tools for Teachers: Preventing Disproportionality - District Rubric	Tools for Teachers: Equity in Special Education Placement Self-Assessment
Tools for Teachers: Equity in Special Education Assessment Tool	Tools for Teachers: Inclusion Teleconference Audio files & Materials

Positive Behavior Supports & Discipline

Challenging Behavior Search Engine (developed with Newark Public Schools & Newark Teacher's Union)
Discipline & Newark Public Schools Resource Guide	Creating a Positive School Environement
Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary Classroom	Working Together for Positive Behavior Supports Guide
Fact Sheet on Bullying, Harassment & Prevention	National Bullying Campaign Flyer
TA Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, http://www.pbis.org/
July 8, 2009 Teleconference - Discipline, Manifestation Determination, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Positive Behavior Supports: Discipline Positive Behavioral Supports Discipline Guide Summary of the Steps of Positive Behavior Supports Audio file of the Teleconference: mp3 file - 18.7 MB

Transition to Adult Life

Transition to Adulthood Resources
A comprehensive resource guide to Transition to Adulthood.

Transition Teleconferences - Materials & Audio Files

Transition to Adult Life Workbook - English

Transition to Adult Life Workbook - Spanish

Monitoring & Improvement

State Performance Plan & Annual Performance Report	NJ APR Letter Part C EI
NJ APR Chart Part C EI	NJ SPP APR Response Table Part B

Section 504

IDEA-504 Overview

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