SAVE THE DATE
March 15-16, 2019
Younes Conference Center – Kearney, NE
Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP Conference)
The purpose of PEP is to bring parents of children with disabilities together in an accepting and
confidential environment, giving them the opportunity to share ideas, feelings and common concerns,
and to obtain information on parenting and educating a child with a disability. By the end of the
conference, parents will go home with renewed energy, spirit, hope, and a desire to work closely with
professionals who serve their child so that every child can experience the fullest life.
Who Should Attend
• Open to all Nebraska parents who are raising a child with a
verified disability. The child with the disability must have either
an active IFSP or IEP
• Education professionals who serve children with disabilities and
are employed in Nebraska school districts
Registration Info. Will be Available Soon!
Revised Technical Assistance/Guidance Documents – August 2018
Extended School Year (ESY) Guidance Document – Aug 2018 (PDF)
Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD) Guidance Document – Aug 2018 (PDF)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Guidance Document – Aug 2018 (PDF)
Transition Planning Guidance Document- Aug 2018 (PDF)
Part C Procedural Safeguards_(Aug 2018 (PDF)
IDEA Part C Determination
The US Department of Education (the Department) has issued a determination under sections 616 and 642 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for each state/territory. The Department has determined that Nebraska needs assistance in meeting the requirements of Part C of the IDEA. In accordance with section 616(3)(1) of the IDEA and 34 CFR 303.704(a), if a state is determined to need assistance for two consecutive years, the Secretary must take one or more of the following actions:
- Advise the State of available sources of technical assistance that may help the State address the areas in which the State needs assistance and require the State to work with appropriate entities;
- Direct the use of State-level funds on the area or areas in which the State needs assistance.The US Department of Education (the Department) has issued a determination under sections 616 and 642 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for each state/territory. The Department has determined that Nebraska needs assistance in meeting the requirements of Part C of the IDEA. In accordance with section 616(3)(1) of the IDEA and 34 CFR 303.704(a), if a state is determined to need assistance for two consecutive years, the Secretary must take one or more of the following actions:
- Advise the State of available sources of technical assistance that may help the State address the areas in which the State needs assistance and require the State to work with appropriate entities;
- Direct the use of State-level funds on the area or areas in which the State needs assistance.
Public Reporting and Determinations Guides
Part B Levels of Determination 2017
Part B Levels of Determination 2017
IEP Team Decision Making Flow Chart
District Phase II TIP
District Phase II TIP Report
TIP Supplementary Guidance – TIP Review Tool
Prior Written Notice Guidance Document
PDF of Shortened Day and Transition Guidance Document
ECICC Biennial Report to the Governor
New Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Colleague Letter and Resource Guide on Students with ADHD
Know Your Rights – Students with ADHD
Maintenance of Effort
Worksheet and Tracking ToolFederal Proposed Regulations on Significant Disproportionality
Federal Study and State Analysis of Disproportionality