SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY SUBGROUP
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Participants of each subgroup were highly encouraged to attend all meetings of that group and were asked to review approximately 1 hour of materials prior to the meetings.
Stipends were available for parents and members of the early childhood workforce to participate fully in the meetings.
PURPOSE
The Special Education Service Delivery Subgroup developed recommendations for the administration of special education services within the new preschool programs.
This group was tasked with discussing the following topics:
Mixed Delivery
Alignment with birth to 3 services
Landscape of federal IDEA regulations and their interaction with state regulations and requirements
Alignment with the voluntary universal preschool program
The Special Education Subgroup included representatives from all over Colorado, as well as several state-wide organizations, bringing diverse perspectives to help inform the transition process.
MEMBERSHIP
The Special Education Subgroup was made up of a wide array of diverse public and private perspectives to develop recommendations for the administration of preschool special education services. This included parents, members of the early childhood workforce, providers, school districts, Head Start providers, nonprofit agencies, and other stakeholders.
View the Special Education members
ECLC Guiding Principles
The ECLC developed a set of Guiding Principles to ensure children, families and communities remain at the center of our work.
MEETING SCHEDULE AND MATERIALS
Special Education Service Delivery Subgroup Meeting Dates:
July 21 | July 28 | August 11 | August 18 | September 1 | September 8 | September 29 | October 6 |
November 3 | November 10 | December 8
MEETING MATERIALS:
General Background Information
Stakeholder Feedback
Summary of Weekly Meeting Discussions and Key Takeaways
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Draft Universal Preschool Recommendations
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 10 Background Information
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 9 Background Information
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 8 Background Information
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 7 Background Information
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 6 Background Information
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 5 Background Information
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 4 Background Information
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 3 Background Information
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Pre Reading: Meeting 2 Background Information
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm
Agenda | PowerPoint | Recording 1 | Recording 2 | Meeting Notes
Pre Reading: Meeting 1 Background Information
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
Please share your feedback, questions or suggestions.
We are committed to providing equal access to our meetings for all participants. If you need alternative formats, language interpretation, or other reasonable accommodations, please contact Kristina Heyl at kristina.heyl@state.co.us with your request.