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Special Education Procedures Manual

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Special Education Manual

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Special Education Overview

3.0 Child Find

4.0 The Special Education Referral Process

5.0 Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team

6.0 Individualized Education Program (IEP)

7.0 Support Services and Placement

8.0 Post-Secondary Transition Planning (PSTP)

9.0 Student Well-Being and Safety

10.0 Additional Information

11.0 Parental Rights and Involvement

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13.0 Data Collection and Analysis for Time-Out Rooms

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