This page is designed to support you as you deal with issues across the spectrum of Special Education. We have a few types of key tools:
- If you need a bit more detail check out our Resource Guides that are designed to be inclusive and provide you a bit more detail.
Arc School Discipline Guidance Documents
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- If you need more detail then you can watch our recorded training library of Special Education Resources and see the Powerpoints below.
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Proactive, Positive Behavioral Supports: Reducing Exclusionary School Practices for Students with Disabilities |
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| Watch this presentation for information on how to use documentation and data to advocate for appropriate behavioral supports in your child’s IEP or 504 Plan right from the start. | |
ABC's of of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans |
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Watch this presentation for information on how to use documentation and data to advocate for appropriate behavioral supports in your child’s IEP or 504 Plan right from the start. |
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Shortened School Days |
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| Students with disabilities are often sent home from school early due to behavioral challenges. Just as students with specific learning disabilities need specially designed instruction in order to learn skills in the areas of their disabilities, students who experience behavioral challenges need to be taught the behavioral skills they lack. For this to happen, those students must be in school. When are shortened days appropriate? When are they not appropriate? Watch this presentation to learn how to understand challenging behaviors as signs of educational needs and to assert your child’s right to stay in school for a full day. |
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Understanding Manifestation Determination Reviews |
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The MDR process is perhaps the most effective tool in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline for children with disabilities. Yet families, students, and even school staff often do not know what it is, why it is important, and how to navigate it successfully. Watch this presentation to learn about student discipline rights and how to advocate for a child with a disability in the MDR process. |
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Applying your Advocacy Skills |
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| Unsure of what to expect during a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) session? Watch this presentation to see a mock MDR session with lots of questions and answers. | |
What if your IEP Request is Denied? |
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Advocating for your Child's IEP During Covid and Beyond |
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Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion in Nebraska with Guy Stephens |
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Applying Your Advocacy Skills |
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Applying Your Advocacy Skills" is a crucial training session designed for parents, educators, and advocates who want to take their advocacy to the next level. This workshop will focus on practical applications of advocacy techniques in real-world scenarios, particularly within the education system. Participants will learn how to effectively use their knowledge and skills to influence decisions, navigate complex situations, and advocate for the rights and needs of children with disabilities. Whether you're dealing with IEP meetings, school administration, or broader systemic issues, this training will provide you with the confidence and strategies you need to make a meaningful impact. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your advocacy knowledge into powerful action! |
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IEP Goals What to Look for and How to Edit Them |
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Please join retired Special Education Director Mary Phillips, Special Education lawyer Amy Bonn, and Parent Advocate Angie Gleason for a training session on how to help build a successful IEP for your child. Mary, Amy, and Angie are all parents of children with disabilities in Nebraska. |
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Communicating Educational Needs |
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| oin us for an essential training session on "Effective IEP Communication," part of our Special Education Series. This workshop is designed to empower parents, educators, and advocates with the tools and strategies needed to effectively communicate during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Learn how to navigate the IEP process, articulate your child's needs, and collaborate with school professionals to ensure the best possible educational outcomes. Whether you're new to the IEP process or looking to enhance your communication skills, this training will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you advocate successfully for your child. | |
Advocacy: The Ultimate Tool for Success |
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| "Applying Your Advocacy Skills" is a crucial training session designed for parents, educators, and advocates who want to take their advocacy to the next level. This workshop will focus on practical applications of advocacy techniques in real-world scenarios, particularly within the education system. Participants will learn how to effectively use their knowledge and skills to influence decisions, navigate complex situations, and advocate for the rights and needs of children with disabilities. Whether you're dealing with IEP meetings, school administration, or broader systemic issues, this training will provide you with the confidence and strategies you need to make a meaningful impact. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your advocacy knowledge into powerful action! | |
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THE ARC OF NEBRASKA IS GRATEFUL TO THE NEBRASKA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR THE SUBAWARD GRANT FUNDING THAT HAS MADE THIS PROJECT POSSIBLE.
OUR PROJECTED IMPACT WILL BE TO REDUCE THE TIME SPENT OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN NEBRASKA, WHETHER IN THE FORM OF RESTRAINT/SECLUSION, EXPULSIONS, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS, IN- SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS, SHORTENED SCHOOL DAYS, OR OFFICE REFERRALS.
ACCORDING TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DURING THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR, “[S]TUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES SERVED UNDER IDEA REPRESENTED 13.2% OF TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT BUT RECEIVED 20.5% OF ONE OR MORE IN- SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND 24.5% OF ONE OR MORE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS.”
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