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        <title>Family - School Partnership at The Advocacy Center - News Headlines</title>
        <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org</link>
        <description>The Family-School Partnership is a NYSED Special Education Parent Center. Our goal is to facilitate parent-school collaboration by providing parents of children with disabilities with information and skill-building opportunities.</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSDRA Mediation news]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/28/nysdra-mediation-news</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York State Dispute Resolution Association has posted new informationon the use of special education mediation for New York State. Please shareas appropriate - http://www.ny]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:59:14 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED- new model for Individualized Education Program forms]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/29/nysed-new-model-for-individualized-education-program-forms</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York State Education Department has developed model Student
Information Summary and Individualized Education Program (IEP) forms for
use with preschool and school-age stu]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:58:16 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/29/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised State Complaint Form]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/30/revised-state-complaint-form</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A revised Sample State Complaint Form includes all elements required byIDEA and provides a document to submit a complaint to NYSED.&nbsp; This form canbe used when parents, individ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:56:47 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/30/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Federal Laws and use of  MR]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/26/federal-laws-and-use-of-mr</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
Rosa&rsquo;s Law changes the phrase &ldquo;mentally retarded&rdquo; to &ldquo;an individual with an intellectual disability&rdquo; in health, education and labor law. It makes th]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:03:22 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/26/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Notice of Public Hearings (In Leroy)]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/25/nysed-notice-of-public-hearings-in-leroy</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York State Education Department, Office of Special Education has scheduled three public hearings to seek public comment on proposed
amendments to Part 200 of the Regulatio]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:04:20 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/25/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Public Hearing on Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities to Take Place August 23, 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/24/public-hearing-on-services-for-individuals-with-developmental-disabilities-to-take-place-august-23-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The State of New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD, formerly OMRDD) has announced a public hearing on the draft of its Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2010]]></description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:57:53 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/24/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED reorganization July 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/27/nysed-reorganization-july-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NYSED merging special education and general education]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:42:53 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/27/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Seeking Input from Parents of 12 - 22 Year Olds]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/22/seeking-input-from-parents-of-12-22-year-olds</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You are invited to be in a national research study of supports for families of youth with disabilities. This Survey is for the parent or primary caregiver of a young person with di]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:57:13 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/22/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resources for Young Adults with Down Syndrome]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/21/resources-for-young-adults-with-down-syndrome</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Financial assistance is available to young adults with Down syndrome who want to enroll in post-secondary programs or take classes that will help them with employment, independent ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:55:41 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/21/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beach Center Survey on Supporting Young Children with Disabilities at Home]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/20/beach-center-survey-on-supporting-young-children-with-disabilities-at-home</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Beach Center on Disability is seeking parents of children with disabilities aged 3 to 5 years to participate in a survey about providing support for these young children at hom]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:37:05 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/20/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Disability Awareness Presented for Youth Voice One Vision]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/17/disability-awareness-presented-for-youth-voice-one-vision</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Members of Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV) participated in disability awareness activities on May 25, 2010 at the Danforth&nbsp;Community Center in Rochester. The youths had the oppo]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:23:22 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/17/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Advocacy Drop-in Sessions Throughout May and June 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/10/advocacy-drop-in-sessions-throughout-may-and-june-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you have questions about your child's educational program? Would you like to speak with an advocate face to face? We are now offering "drop in" sessions that allow you to stop b]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:01:03 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/10/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[2010 event - Thanks for helping to make it a success!]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/16/2010-event-thanks-for-helping-to-make-it-a-success</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Music, salsa dancing, and lively bidding at the silent auction helped to make the 5th Annual&nbsp;Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art a big success.&nbsp; Hundreds of guests enjoyed the]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:53:21 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/16/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Children at Risk in Rochester: A Public Forum- June 7]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/15/children-at-risk-in-rochester-a-public-forum-june-7</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey Kaczorowski M.D. followed by Panel Response: How Can We Help??]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:37:06 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/15/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[America's Promise Alliance to Award "My Idea Grants"]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/14/america-s-promise-alliance-to-award-my-idea-grants</link>
            <description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s Promise Alliance and AT&amp;T are looking for the energy, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to help make this country a&nbsp;Grad Nation through the My Idea Ggr]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 10:26:39 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/14/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYSED Report on Comprehensive Review of Laws and Regulations that Apply to Students with Disabilities.]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/13/nysed-report-on-comprehensive-review-of-laws-and-regulations-that-apply-to-students-with-disabilities</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NYSED has conducted a comprehensive review of its laws and regulations. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 10:20:46 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/13/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art set for June 4, 2010]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/9/night-of-hot-jazz-and-cool-art-set-for-june-4-2010</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars for The Advocacy Center's 5th Anniversary Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art to be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Art Gallery.&nbsp; Performers this year include J]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 12:29:16 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/9/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[New York State Education Department Issues Policy about IEP Diplomas]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/11/new-york-state-education-department-issues-policy-about-iep-diplomas</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Office of Special Education has issued a new policy memorandum&nbsp;which provides guidance to parents and school personnel regarding&nbsp;Individualized Education Program (IEP]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:05:35 EDT</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/11/</guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised State Complaint Form Published by NYSED]]></title>
            <link>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/12/revised-state-complaint-form-published-by-nysed</link>
            <description><![CDATA[
The New York State Education Department has published a revised Sample State Complaint Form which includes all elements required by IDEA and provides a document to submit a compl]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:06:47 EST</pubDate>
            <guid>http://www.specialedparentcenter.org/en/news/12/</guid>
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