Kentucky Department of Education

 

Exceptional Children

Last Updated on Friday, May 09, 2008 at 5:01 AM

Welcome to the Division of Exceptional Children Services.  This site includes information on all aspects of special education programs in public schools.  We welcome your comments and suggestions.  If you need further assistance with finding information on special education programs in Kentucky's public schools, please contact us.

 

P-12 Educational Interpreter Resources
Welcome to the Resource Guide for Educational Interpreters working in Kentucky schools.  It is a goal of KDE to assist interpreters in providing the highest quality communication to students in the Commonwealth.  On the following pages you will find links to a variety of resources.  If you know of additional resources ... More


 

Section 504
Section 504 of the of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that ensures that students with disabilities have access to public education programs.  Students who are eligible include those served in Special Education Programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and those with other disabilities ... More


 

State Performance Plan
Kentucky Department of Education Division of Exceptional Children   In 2004, Congress reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  As part of the 2004 IDEA Reauthorization, Congress required that every State Educational Agency (SEA) submit a State Performance Plan (SPP) to the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).   ... More


  Additional Information About Exceptional Children Services


  Forms and Documents
This section provides forms and documents related to exceptional children. 


  IDEA Federal Application and Performance Report
Each year the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is required to submit an application to the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to receive federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  In addition, the KDE must submit annually a State Performance ... More


  KCMP
    =============================================== =============================================== The KCMP document is currently under revision.  Updated information for the 2008-2009 school year will be posted here by August 1, 2008.   =============================================== ===============================================     The KCMP is used by school districts and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to continuously collect data in a ... More


  Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant
Welcome to the official Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) website.  Grant Awarded for 2007-2012


  Parent Information
Our mission is to link teachers and parents of exceptional students with information that will support student achievement.  We value your input and suggestions on how the Division of Exceptional Children can serve you better through this web resource.  Please contact Corlia Logsdon.  If you have suggestions or questions regarding the Parent ... More


  Special Education Data
This page includes attachments for special education data collected during the 2005-2006 school year.  Specifically, included are the annual December 1 Report of Children and Youth with Disabilities Receiving Special Education and Related Services along with other data captured at that time as required under the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with ... More


  Special Education Partners


  Special Education Regulations
Find a downloadable copy of the Kentucky Administative Regulations governing special education programs and other related documents.


  Special Education Resources
Districts employing special education teachers on an Emergency or Probationary basis must ensure that appropriate hiring and ongoing professional development requirements are followed.  The forms below must be submitted to the Division of Exceptional Children Services to document compliance with these requirements. 


For more information contact:

Larry Taylor
500 Mero Street, 8th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4970
Larry.Taylor@education.ky.gov
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