Bureau of Indian Affairs and State Education Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities in Implementing IDEA

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Description

This In-Brief Policy Analysis identifies the major issues related to BIA and SEA general supervision roles and responsibilities in implementing IDEA by building on the work of the Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center and through an analysis of information obtained from interviewing representatives of both the BIA and five SEAs. Interviewees were asked to describe challenges and generate recommendations for improved communication and coordination between the BIA and SEAs. Issues and recommendations are made in the areas of: BIA structure and anticipated changes; communications between BIA and SEAs; responsibilty for individual students; child count; assessment; monitoring; parent and family concerns; Child Find and early childhood services; and professional development.

States

  • National

Dates

  • 2006-01-31
  • 2006-11-01

Funding Sources

  • Center

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