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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children With Disabilities in Virginia [8 VAC 20 ‑ 80]
Action Revisions to comply with the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004” and its federal implementing regulations.
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 6/30/2008
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6/30/08  1:18 pm
Commenter: David Cordell

Progress Reports and Short Term Objectives
 

11.  IEP Progress Reports: [8 VAC 20-81-110, pg. 154, provision of existing regulation, not included]
I oppose the proposed elimination of the current requirement that IEP progress reports be provided for students with disabilities at least as often as periodic report cards are provided to non-disabled students.  There is no justification for this change.
 
12.  Short Term Objectives   [8 VAC 20-81-110, pg. 151]
I recommend the regulations clarify that IEP teams must consider including short-term objectives for all students.  As every good teacher knows, reaching IEP goals is unlikely without short-term objectives.
 

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