NASDE Guidelines-Chapter Structure

• Foundations

• 10 unique needs, policy/legislation, philosophies, array of options, diversity, multiple disabilities

• Supportive Structure and Administration

• 8 roles of personnel and supportive LEA/SEA administration

• Assessment

• 6 comprehensive, formal, informal, clinical, expanded core

• Program Requirements and Placement Options

• 11 families, options, mentors, extracurricular, equal access, technology, multiple disabilities

• Personnel

• 12 specialized training, parent-professional relationships, diversity, O&M, expanded core curricula, certifications