Berrien RESA Procedures & Guidelines

• Berrien RESA Special Education Plan (June 2022)
• Special Education Glossary & Acronyms
• Berrien RESA Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Guidelines (March 2012)
• Berrien RESA Positive Behavior Supports and Student Intervention Emergency Planning (August 2017)
• Dynamic Learning Maps Common Core Essential Elements
• Adult Education Enrollment Procedures (June 2022)

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 (January 2020) 
• MDE Procedural Safeguards (October 2018)
• Nonpublic Schools & Homeschools (2021-2022)
• Seclusion & Restraint Standards MDE Policy (Dec. 2006/Updated April 2017)
• Homebound and Hospitalized Educational Services (October 2019)
• Extended School Year Guidelines (ESY) (October 2018)
• Extended School Year Standards (ESY) (August 2008; Updated March 2017)
• Michigan Technical Assistance for Frequently Asked Questions - Special Education

Evaluation and Eligibility

• ASD Guidelines
• CI Guidelines 
• EI Guidelines
• OHI Guidelines
• SLD Guidelines
• SLI Guidelines
• Part B to Part C Transition Guidance

Mediation & Dispute Resolution  

• Berrien RESA Procedural Safeguards (August 2022)
• Special Education Problem Solving Process  (November 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