Carlena Lowell

SEI 514 Readings and Resources

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Resources
This is a list of resources that are important to be aware of, and know how to access,
particularly in terms of eligibility determination and the state of Maine.
1. http://www.maine.gov/doe/specialed/laws/chapter101.pdf
This is a link to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulation (MUSER) Birth
to Age Twenty, a.k.a. Chapter 101; this version was finalized on July 19, 2013.
For the purposes of my discussion, specifically Section VII. Eligibility Criteria and
Procedures for Determination, pages 71-89.

2. http://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/topics/families/ME_Guide_1_17_07Final.pdf
This is the Maine Department of Educations Guidance Document for the Early
Intervention Process, published in 2007. The most applicable information in
regards to my discussion is found on pages 23-26: Conducting the Evaluation
and Assessment and Determining Eligibility.

3. http://nectac.org/~pdfs/topics/earlyid/partc_elig_table.pdf
This is an updated Summary Table of States and Territories Definitions
of/Criteria for IDEA Part C Eligibility; it was compiled by Sharon Ringwalt of
NECTAC in 2012. Maine is found on page 7.

4. http://www.nectac.org/~pdfs/pubs/nnotes21.pdf
State and Jurisdictional Eligibility Definitions for Infants and Toddlers with
Disabilities Under IDEA by Jo Shackelford; written in 2006. This includes the
same table as number 3; however, it is an outdated version.

5. http://www.ectacenter.org/~pdfs/pubs/nnotes27.pdf
NECTAC Notes No. 27: Eligibility Policies and Practices for Young Children
under Part B of IDEA by Joan Danaher; written in January 2011.

6. http://www.ectacenter.org/~pdfs/pubs/nnotes28.pdf
NECTAC Notes No. 28: Informed Clinical Opinion by Anne Lucas and Evelyn
Shaw; written in August 2012.

7. http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-
idx?c=ecfr;sid=f0a94a6cebed9e178ed1b3cf43f7f66a;rgn=div5;view=text;node=3
4%3A2.1.1.1.2;idno=34;cc=ecfr
This is the electronic code of federal regulations for Part 303 Early Intervention
Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. This allows quick and easy
access to the various sections of Part 303. The part specific to my presentation
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is Subpart DChild Find, Evaluations and Assessment, and Individualized
Family Service Plans; Post-Referral ProceduresScreenings, Evaluations, and
Assessments; 303.321 Evaluation of the child and assessment of the child and
family.

8. http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div5;node=34%3A2.1.1.1.1;cc=ecfr
This is the electronic code of federal regulations for Section 300Assistance to
States for the Education of Children with Disabilities. This allows quick and easy
access to the various sections of Part 300. The part specific to my presentation
is Subpart DEvaluations, Eligibility Determination, Individualized Education
Programs, and Educational Placements; Evaluations and Reevaluations;
300.306 Eligibility Determination.

9. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-09-28/pdf/2011-22783.pdf
Actual Federal Register for 34 CFR Part 303Early Intervention Program for
Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; Subpart DChild Find, Evaluations and
Assessments, and Individualized Family Service Plans begins on page 60261;
303.321 begins on page 60263.

10. http://nichcy.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/IDEA2004regulations.pdf
Actual Federal Register for 34 CFR Part 300 Assistance to States for the
Education of Children with Disabilities; Subpart D Evaluations, Eligibility
Determination, Individualized Education Programs, and Educational Placements
begins on page 46783; 300.306 begins on page 46786.