Evaluations & IEPs

The Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education (MDE OSE) has released the following guidance for Individualized Education Programs and Evaluations:

• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development: Supplementary Aids and Services provides an overview of the relevant federal and state regulations as well as appropriate documentation and implementation of supplementary aids and services. (November 2020)
• Special Education Reevaluation Process (PDF) (November 2020)
• Eligibility and Social Maladjustment Clarification (November 2020)
• Evaluation Requirements – Part B Eligibility provides guidance for district and ISD personnel to evaluate and identify students for special education and related services following the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE). (March 2022)
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development: Special Education Programs and Services This guidance document’s purpose is to support the development of an IEP based on the unique needs of the student which are described in the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP). (May 2022)

New Document Answers Vision Impairment Rule Questions (February 2022):

• Question and Answer Document: Implementing the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education R 340.1708 – Visual Impairment: A new Q&A document was recently created to answer questions on implementing the updated rule. This document was developed by the Michigan Department of Education – Low Incidence Outreach in collaboration with the Office of Special Education and Office of Great Start.