[Dec-advocacy] Informational conference call: Propose IDEA Part C Regulations

[Diana J. LaRocco, Ed.D.]

Informational Conference Call: Propose IDEA Part C Regulations

DEC is pleased to gather the field for informational conference calls on the
proposed changes to the regulations for the Early Intervention Program for
Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C). The proposed regulations
will implement changes made to the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
(IDEA). 

In these calls, participants will have an opportunity to:
* Hear about the  differences between the current regulations and the
proposed changes. 
* Discuss where participants might want to provide comment to the US
Department  of Education.
* Learn strategies for  providing verbal or written public comment.

In order to accommodate schedules  and time zones, DEC has planned three
different call times. Please select from one of the following  times.
> May 17, 2:00 p.m. EST (1:00 p.m.  CST; 12:00 p.m. MST; 11:00 a.m. PST)
> May 17, 8:00 p.m. EST (7:00 p.m.  CST; 6:00 p.m. MST; 5:00 p.m. PST)
> May 18, 10:00 a.m. EST (9:00  a.m. CST; 8:00 a.m. MST; 7:00 a.m. PST)

These calls are free, but do require  pre-registration. For more information
on the calls and how to register, please email dec at dec-sped.org


Diana J. LaRocco
DEC Governmental Relations Committee
Email: dlarocco at hartford.edu

Welcome to the DEC Advocacy List. The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of
the Council for Exceptional Children is a non-profit membership organization
advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with
special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. For more
information about DEC, please contact the DEC Office at: The Division for
Early Childhood, 27 Fort Missoula Road, Suite 2, Missoula, MT 59804. Phone:
406-543-0872, Fax: 406-543-0887, e-mail: dec at dec-sped.org. If you would like
to either join or be removed from the DEC Advocacy List, email Diana LaRocco
at dlarocco at hartford.edu. Additional information about governmental
relations activities can be obtained by visiting the DEC website:
http://www.dec-sped.org/ 
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