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Open Public Comment Regarding Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities

The Iowa Department of Education has proposed a rule change that Iowa's State Board is considering. The change is required by an amendment made to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and will affect graduation requirements for students with disabilities.

This rule change is now open for public comment; details are available at www.educateiowa.gov/documents/special-education/2017/12/open-public-comment-graduation-requirements-children.

Q&A Document on U.S. Supreme Court Case Decision Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District

Earlier this month, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released a 9-page Question and Answer (Q&A) document addressing the Endrew F. decision. OSERS has issued this Q&A document to provide parents and other stakeholders information on the issues addressed in the Endrew F. case and the impact of the Court’s decision on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the definition of a free appropriate public education. Find background information and further reading at www.parentcenterhub.org/endrew-qa .

4 Ways to Make the Holidays Easier for Kids

It's easy for children to be smitten with the magic of the holidays. Fun presents. Extra sweets. A vacation from school-there's a lot to like. But with the freedom and excess of the season, sometimes kids can get a little carried away.

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Wheelchair Accessible Home for Sale North of Des Moines

Wheelchair accessible home for sale in Johnston, just minutes from Des Moines. The three bedroom ranch style home is in the Green Meadows North development, providing convenient access to I-35/80. Roll-in entry from all main entrances, including the garage. Universal home design features including varying counter heights and wider door and hallways. Large walk-out basement is plumbed and ready to be finished as a family room or bedroom. For more information contact Brenda Parker at (515) 986-1046 or brenmparker@gmail.com

Survey: Parent Involvement in Music Education of K-8 Students Who Receive SPED Services

Parents of K-8 students who receive special education services are encouraged to participate in a University of Miami survey on the topic of parent involvement in music education. The purpose of the study is to examine what influences the development of effective relationships between schools, music teachers, and parents. Click here to participate in the survey

Empowering families, empowering lives

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Family & Educator Partnership Social Media Survey

The Iowa Department of Education Family & Educator Partnership is looking for feedback from Iowa families regarding their use of social media as a tool for finding resources and information. A brief survey is available at https://goo.gl/forms/I7gfUodDPRwlybg83 .

2018 Mentor Trainings Scheduled Across Iowa

Check out our calendar for 2018 Mentor training dates and locations! www.askresource.org/calendar.

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The contents of this listserv email were partially funded by grants from the US Dept of Education, #H328M140017, Project Officer David Emenheiser, and the US Dept of Health & Human Services, #H84MC24065, Project Officer Andrea Williams, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. These contents do not necessarily represent the policy of those entities, nor should one assume endorsement by them. ASK Resource Center serves as a Family Voices State Affiliate Organization, and is a member of the Parent to Parent USA Alliance.