Task Force for Parent Accessible Special Education Materials

The purpose of the task force is to review informational and guidance materials for parents from Illinois as well as those from other states to determine the most appropriate materials for parents of students who receive special education services in Illinois. Particular focus will be placed on A Parents’ Guide: The Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities and other regulatory changes.

Eligible Attendees:
20-30 parents are being sought for this task force. Only parents of students with disabilities with current IEPs may be part of the task force. An effort will be made to seek parents of students among all disability categories and who represent all regions of the state. The task force will be convened by Christopher Koch, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Deb Kunz, ISBE Parent Liaison.

When:
The task force will meet three times from July – September, 2006 in Springfield at the ISBE office, 100 N. First Street. Meeting dates are July 20, August 24, and September 8, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.