The Special Education Committee shall be responsible for the development and implementation of Association programs to ensure that concerns particular to the field of Special Education are addressed; to assist local association committees in their endeavors to integrate state and local district guidelines into the regular education settings; to provide a resource of personnel and materials in the field of Special Education; to assist in the issues, needs, concerns and problems which arise as a result of implementation and inclusion, and to pursue appropriate legislation specific to Special Education.
(Staff: Rose Brennan, 1-800-232-6732, ext. 3021 or rose.brennan@nsea-nv.org)
Please visit the links listed below for some helpful information:
http://www.doe.nv.gov/ to access the Nevada Department of Education
http://www.doe.nv.gov/edteam/staff.html to access NDE staff directory
http://www.doe.nv.gov/accountability/nclb.html to access NCLB information and NCLB "Highly Qualified" teacher requirements
http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/idea2004.html to access information on IDEA
