►New Items on the NYS Special Education Site:

There are several new items on our timely page which should be shared with appropriate networks and staff in a timely manner. http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/timely.htm

-- 2005-06 Application for Exception to the One Percent Cap on Proficient or Above Scores Based on Alternate Achievement Standards for the 2005-06 School Year - Deadline for submission is April 15.

-- IDEA Information Sessions

-- Child-Specific Allowance to Temporarily Exceed an Approved Special Class Size for Preschool Students with Disabilities * Revised 12/05

-- Announcement of the 11th Conference on Inclusive Schools and Communities - Building Capacity Through Learning Communities