Berrien RESA Procedures & Guidelines

• Berrien RESA Special Education Plan (June 2022)
• Special Education Glossary & Acronyms
• Berrien RESA Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Guidelines (3/02/12)
• Berrien RESA Positive Behavior Supports and Student Intervention Emergency Planning (8/14/17)
• Dynamic Learning Maps Common Core Essential Elements

Federal/State Laws & Regulations

• Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education with Related IDEA Federal Regulations  (July 2022)
• IDEA Regulations for Special Education
• Revised School Code (1/17/20) 
• MDE Procedural Safeguards (10/16/18)
• Nonpublic Schools & Homeschools (2021-22)
• Seclusion & Restraint Standards MDE Policy (Dec. 2006/Updated 4/18/17)
• Homebound and Hospitalized Educational Services (10/18/2019)
• Extended School Year Guidelines (ESY) (10/17/18)
• Extended School Year Standards (ESY) (8/12/08; Updated 3/16/17)
• Michigan Technical Assistance for Frequently Asked Questions - Special Education

Evaluation and Eligibility

• ASD Guidelines
• CI Guidelines 
• EI Guidelines
• OHI Guidelines
• SLD Guidelines
• SLI Guidelines 

Mediation & Dispute Resolution  

• Berrien RESA Parent Handbook with Procedural Safeguards
• Special Education Problem Solving Process  (11/2020)
• Special Education Due Process Complaint Procedures (June 2022)
• Model Due Process Complaint / Request for Hearing Form (June 2022)
• Special Education Mediation Services (Helps students by fostering cooperation and effective teamwork among those who plan their education) 
• Michigan Alliance for Families (Provides families information, support, and education for families who have children that receive special education services)
• MDE Family Matters (Provides parents and families with information about Special Education and other resources)
• Parent Center Hub (Supporting the Parent Centers who serve families of children with disabilities) 

Contact Information