Special Education evaluations guide districts in providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). A

Terms used in special education evaluations can be confusing. Test scores may be reported in a variety of ways including

As a parent of a student with a disability, you can make a difference in your school district by joining

What is Section 504? Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation Act is a federal

Students with a disability may have the right for special education services that would give them extra support and services

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the highest rate of abuse compared to people with other disabilities. They

When you, the parent, are concerned about how your child is doing school, it may be helpful to think about

At most meetings between parents and school staff, they discuss information and make some decisions about the student and their

What are Home and Community-Based Services? Home and community-based waiver services (HCBS) provide flexibility to allow states to develop and

PCA (Personal Care Assistance) services provide assistance to an individual with a disability who needs help with activities of daily

Introduction MnCHOICES is a person centered face-to-face assessment – similar to an interview – with a certifed assessor. The assessment

Minnesota public school districts are required to put state standards into place so all students have access to high-quality academic