Compliance & Accountability

MDE - Corrective Action Process for Noncompliance With IDEA & MARSE (7.18) - Requirements for resolving noncompliance. 

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Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS) Website - A free service to help teams resolve disagreements and manage complex meetings. 

MDE - Family Matters Dispute Resolution Info Sheet (10.18) - A guide & resources when addressing special education concerns. 

MDE - Special Education Problem Solving Process (10.18) - A comprehensive overview with definitions, links, and dispute options. 

MDE - Request for State Complaint Investigation (10.18) - A form for parents or organizations to initiate a state complaint investigation. 

MDE - Special Education Due Process Complaint Procedures (6.22) - Includes terms, procedures and form. 

MDE Notice Guidance (5.17) - Clarifies the concept of notice, when it is required, and the essential information that must be included in written notices. 

Berrien RESA - District Prior Written Notice Presentation (10.24) - A general overview of notice w/ required components, purpose, & examples.

Prior Written Notice Checklist (10.24) - 1-page overview of when notice is required. This resource is formatted as a guide for teams as they complete a notice.  

Prior Written Notice REED Examples (9.25) - Examples for Notice when developing a REED. 

Prior Written Notice IEP Examples (9.25) - Examples for Notice when developing an IEP. 

Special Education Visible Learning - Self-assess and monitor key special education practices to facilitate planning and development.