Office of Civil Rights (OCR) – Parent and Educator Resource Guide

August 5, 2022 4:59 pm

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has created a resource guide to remind all educational institutions receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department that they must vigilantly work to ensure compliance with Section 504 and other Federal laws that protect students with disabilities.

OCR intends that this resource guide was created to also help parents of students with disabilities understand the obligations imposed under Section 504. In particular, the resource guide summarizes key requirements of Section 504, and aims to increase understanding of these requirements for both parents and members of the school community alike.

For more information, click HERE.

VIDEO: Special Education Mediation

May 1, 2020 4:07 pm

This resource was developed by CADRE, the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education. When educators and families are at an impasse, mediation might be an appropriate dispute resolution option. This video explains what mediation is, the benefits and how it can be accessed. This short 5-minute video created by Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) helps you prepare strategies for Mediation. Click HERE.

Guía para padres sobre Zoom

May 1, 2020 3:46 pm

Zoom ha sido el software de videollamadas usado por muchas empresas desde su lanzamiento en 2013. Si tu hijo está usando Zoom, entérate de sus principales funciones y cómo hacer que lo use de la forma más segura posible. 

Para más información, haga clic AQUÍ.

Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Zoom

May 1, 2020 3:34 pm

Zoom has been the video-meeting software of choice for many businesses since it launched in 2013. If your kid is using Zoom, learn more about its key features and how to help them use it as safely as possible.

For more information, click HERE.