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February 24, 2009
The Commissioner of Education has released Informational Letter (No.65): Role of Adult Education in Maine’s Unified Special Education Regulations (Chapter 101). You may view the entire text of the letter by clicking on the following link: http://www.mpf.org/infoletters.htm
The Information Letter (No. 65) announces that the Department of Education has developed the following guidance: Adult Education and Its Role in Maine’s Unified Special Education Regulations (Chapter 101). This guidance is in Question and Answer format. The document is intended to help clarify the relationship between Maine’s Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER) and Adult Education as it relates to the education of enrolled students with disabilities and their special instructional needs in K-12 and Adult Education.
The document contains 13 Questions and Answers. The first question and answer is as follows:
#1 Question: What are the legal responsibilities of adult education to serve special education students? Is adult education responsible to serve the students, provide adaptations or provide one-on-one tutors?
Answer: If a student has not reached the age of 20 or has not received a regular education diploma (a Maine High School Equivalency Diploma is not considered a regular education diploma) then the adult education system is required to provide adult education services if the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team determines that this is an appropriate placement and special education services are necessary to allow the student to benefit from adult education. The School Administrative Unit (SAU) of residence is responsible to provide the services included in the IEP, including one-on-one instruction if provided as a special education service and not as an adult education service.
Adult Education is considered a part of the School Administrative Unit, as is vocational education, and the SAU has to provide the necessary supports and services to a student with disabilities.
To view the complete Department guidance on Adult Education and Its Role in Maine’s Unified Special Education Regulations (Chapter 101).click on the following link:
http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/adulted.html
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Exciting news! Maine Parent Federation, Inc.
Case Management Services
1-800-870-7746
Maine Parent Federation, Inc. has begun providing Level 1 Case Management Services to families of children between the ages of 5-20 who have a diagnosis of Mental Retardation, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Asperger Syndrome. We are offering services in Kennebec and Somerset counties to families who receive or qualify for MaineCare.
MPF believes that in a family-driven system of care:
- Families are their children’s first teacher
- Families are their children’s best advocate
- Families sometimes need support
- Families should have the opportunity to build a system of care for their child that meets the needs of the child and family
As parents and family members, our staff has personal experience in raising children with disabilities. We promise to keep families at the heart of our case management services.
To learn more about our Case Management Program and how to qualify, email Ann Long at along@mpf.org, Bev Baker at: bbaker@mpf.org or call 1-800-870-7746.
Deaf Counseling Service is a program of Community Counseling Center. We have a new office on 6 State Street, suite 612, in Bangor and provide both children’s targeted case management services and outpatient counseling services to children, adults, and families. Clinicians in our program provide services in both spoken English and American Sign Language. We specialize in providing this unique service with a systems-oriented approach for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their family members. We currently have NO WAIT LIST for children’s case management or outpatient counseling in region III. We also have case managers and clinicians in Belfast, Augusta, Lewiston, and Portland.
For more information or to make a referral, you can contact our Bangor office at #262-4311 or our main office in Portland at #874-1030, x-505. We are also happy to consult with area agencies regarding the unique mental health needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals if you have families with whom you are currently working.
We look forward to talking with you!
Shana Cohen, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor, Deaf Counseling Services
Community Counseling Center
scohen@commcc.org
(207) 874-1030, x-505
