Policy and Advocacy

The Office of Special Education has a responsibility under federal statute and regulations to operate a system of general supervision that monitors the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) by local education agencies (LEAs). The system is accountable for enforcing the requirements and for ensuring continuous improvement. The office supports the mission of the Department by providing leadership in establishing standards which promote improved outcomes for students with disabilities, as well as by ensuring consistency in the procedures that public agencies implement for meeting compliance with state and federal regulations. 

Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) - English

Derechos parentales en educación especial

حقوق الوالدين في التربية الخاصة

特殊教育中的家长权利

SPAN's mission is to empower and support families, and inform and involve professionals interested in the healthy development and education of children and youth.

SPAN helps families:

• KNOW their rights
• ACCESS resources and information
• SECURE appropriate services
• NAVIGATE education, health, mental health systems
• KEEP children in school
• PREPARE for life after high school
• CONNECT with other parents who understand
• BE catalysts to improve services for children and families
• START parent groups
• BECOME effective partners in improving schools
• ADVOCATE for other children and families

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