| Mar 11, 2010 |
| 1. Parent Discussion Group - IEP Q&A - This Thursday Night - Please RSVP Today!
2. Proposed Special Education Regulations 3. The Arc of Virginia's 2008 State Convention - Registration is NOW OPEN 4. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TAX CREDIT? 5. WANTED! Young Leaders for the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities' Youth Leadership Forum ******************************************************************************** 1. > Are you getting the most out of your child's IEP? > > The Arc of Loudoun will hold its next Parent Discussion Group > Meeting on Thursday March 13 at 7PM at the Larc office. > > Topics will include: > > Present level of performance--why is it important? > Goals and objectives--are they relevant and measurable? > ESY--does the IEP support it? > Related services--is my child's service direct or consult? Does it > matter? How do I know it is enough? > Placement--Is it predetermined? Do we have options? What is the > basis of placement? > > Bring your child's IEP and your specific questions. > > The Arc of Loudoun's Jennifer Lassiter, The Aurora School Director > and Advocate in multiple counties and Cathy Thornton, MA, MNPS with > over 30 years experience as a special education teacher will be > available to lead the discussion and help answer questions. > > Larc/ECHO Office > 71 Lawson Road > Leesburg, Va 20175 > >RSVP to larclady@aol.com or call 703-777-1939 ******************************************************************************* 2. Proposed Special Education Regulations Proposed Special Education Regulations Take Action! Advocates asked to contact Gov. Kaine The Virginia Board of Education is proposing significant revisions to the "Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia." Parents and advocates across Virginia oppose these draft regulations in their proposed form because they roll back important parental rights and protections for children with disabilities. The Virginia Board of Education is proposing to take away parental rights and protections, including the elimination of the existing right of parent consent to the termination of ANY special education and related services. The current regulations require that parents must agree before a school can end a child's services. However, the proposed regulations state: "Prior to any partial or complete termination of special education and related services, the local educational agency shall comply with the prior written notice requirements of 8 VAC 20-81-170 C., but parental consent is not required." In addition to the removal of the current protections regarding parent consent, advocates have a number of other concerns related to these proposed regulations. In the regulatory review process, Governor Kaine now has the option to return the proposed changes to the current special education regulations to the Virginia Board of Education for revision prior to releasing them for public comment. We urge advocates for students with disabilities to contact Gov. Kaine as soon as possible asking him to take the draft regulations "back to the drawing board". ******************************************************************************** 3. The Arc of Virginia State Convention More Info Registration NOW OPEN! The Arc of Virginia's 2008 State Convention Virginia's PATH to A Life Like Yours April 10th -April 12th Waynesboro, VA Registration is NOW OPEN! (Reserve your room by March 13, 2008 to receive The Arc of Virginia's special conference rate. Register with The Arc by March 15 to get $5 off your total conference fee.) The Arc believes that members like YOU hold the key to unlocking Virginia's potential! We invite you to join us for our 2008 State Convention, where self-advocates, family members and professionals from across the state will gather to put Virginia on the right PATH to A Life Like Yours. To participate in this groundbreaking effort, click here or visit www.arcofva.org to download the Conference Brochure and Registration Form today! What will you find at the 2008 State Convention? Empowerment through Education: • Learn about what is "cutting edge" in the field • Get a great introduction to community-based supports • Specialized self-advocate trainings offered Collaboration and Vision: • Experience integration of workshop topics through panel discussions • Participate in PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) to A Life Like Yours breakouts on how ideas can be put into action and of course... FUN! It will be a very exciting three days for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family members and professionals across Virginia. We look forward to your participation and as always - we promise you a great time! See you in Waynesboro! ******************************************************************************** 4. Schools for Students with Disabilities Fund Effective for taxable year 2007, changes to the provisions of the Neighborhood Assistance Act Credit created the Schools for Students with Disabilities Fund to receive donations for private schools for students with disabilities. The fund is administered by the Department of Education (DOE). Under the new provisions, DOE will certify and manage $3 million in credits to be used by private schools for students with disabilities. More information can be found at http://www.doe/.virginia.gov/VDOE/sess/ssdf/index.html Donor Information Donors must apply to the Virginia Department of Education to receive tax credits for contributions to the Schools for Students With Disabilities Fund. Tax credits will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. Minimum and maximum limits for tax credits are established by the Code of Virginia. Individual Donor: The donation by an individual must be at least $500 per taxable year to be eligible for state tax credits. A maximum of $50,000 in tax credits may be imposed upon the individual donor if all available tax credits are allocated in a single year. (Additional provisions may apply in accordance with §63.2-2006.) Business Donor: State tax credits may be issued to any business entity authorized to do business in theCommonwealth of Virginia. For the business donor, no tax credit less than $400 or in excess of $175,000 shall be given in a taxable year. (Additional provisions may apply in accordance with §63.2-2003) Making a Donation: For assurance regarding the availability of tax credits, donors must apply for tax credits prior to making a donation using forms (business or individual) at the website http://www.doe/.virginia.gov/VDOE/sess/ssdf/index.html . Once the donor receives authorization of tax credits, the Submission of Donation form must be completed and sent with the donation to the Virginia Department of Education. Certificate of Tax Credit: Upon receipt of a qualifying donation, the Virginia Department of Education issues to the donor a Certificate of Tax Credit and provides notification to the Virginia Department of Taxation. The Certificate of Tax Credit must accompany the donor’s tax return. Upon receipt of the Certificate of Tax Credit, pass-through business entities must file Form PTE with the Department of Taxation. For More Information Questions regarding the Schools for Students with Disabilities Fund should be directed to Susan Cumbia, Virginia Department of Education, (804) 371-2725,susan.cumbia@doe.virginia.gov ******************************************************************************** 5. Wanted! Young Leaders for the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities’ Youth Leadership Forum The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) seeks candidates from across Virginia to serve as delegates to its 2008 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF). The 2008 Forum will be hosted at Christopher Newport University in Newport News from July 4-18, 2008. Twenty-five Virginia high school students with disabilities will be selected to receive full scholarships to participate in this exceptional leadership development program. Scholarships cover the entire cost for delegates to attend YLF, including transportation, room & board, instructional materials, activities, interpreters, personal care assistants, and individual medical care as required. Sponsored by VBPD, the Forum’s goals are to educate students with disabilities about the principles of leadership, build their self-confidence and advocacy skills, and better prepare them for future career choices. Rising high school juniors and seniors who want to become leaders in their schools and communities are strongly encouraged to apply for the rewarding and privileged honor of serving as a 2008 YLF delegate. CD-ROMs that include YLF 2008 information, application materials, and a YLF video vignette have been mailed to school districts and disability-related agencies throughout Virginia. To be considered, students’ applications must be post marked by no later than March 31, 2008. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Teri Barker-Morgan or Kara White at 1-800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice/TTY) or by e-mail at Teri.Barker@vbpd.virginia.gov or Kara.White@vbpd.virginia.gov. Applications and additional information, including a poster, flyer, and other recruitment materials, can also be downloaded from the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities’ website at www.vaboard.org/ylf.htm. |
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