Today's episode is all about the essentials of IDEA Sections 1417 and 1418. We'll dig into the responsibilities of the Secretary of Education, key prohibitions on federal mandates, confidentiality rules, and more. I'll also break down data reporting requirements and how they impact our understanding of disproportionality in special education. Tune in for a concise, sweat-free overview that will keep you in the know.
00:00 Introduction and Summer Plans
01:35 Overview of Sections 1417 and 1418
02:19 Responsibilities of the Secretary (1417)
03:51 Prohibition Against Federal Mandates (1417)
05:31 Confidentiality and Personnel (1417)
05:53 Model Forms (1417)
06:30 Program Information (1418)
09:45 Data Reporting and Technical Assistance (1418)
13:57 Disproportionality and Final Thoughts (1418)
14:34 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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