RIDE proposes new procedures for disproportionality, hearings scheduled

On December 16, 2016, the Secretary of Education amended the IDEA Part B which requires States to revise their State Policies and Procedures (PPs) for Significant Disproportionality...

The Secretary amends the regulations under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) governing the Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities program and the Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities program...

The recommended revisions to RI Policies and Procedures for Significant Disproportionality are available for public review and comment on the RIDE website from August 5, 2017 through October 5, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Public Hearings:
August 23, 2017 - Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location:  Times 2 Academy, 50 Fillmore St, Providence, RI 02908
September 6, 2017 - Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location:  Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 02889
October 4, 2017 - Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location:  Middletown Public Library, 700 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

Public Comment:
Comments may be submitted through email to Karen Lovett at karen.lovett@ride.ri.gov with “Significant Disproportionality under IDEA Part B - Public Comment” in the subject line,
or mailed to:
Significant Disproportionality under IDEA Part B - Public Comment
Attention: Karen Lovett
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903

General questions or requests for alternative formats of the recommended revisions to RI Policies and Procedures for Significant Disproportionality may be directed to Karen Lovett via email or by calling 401-222-8333.

The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities, and interpreter services for the hearing impaired will be provided if requested 48 hours prior to the hearing. Requests for this service can be made in writing or by calling Karen Lovett at 401-222-8333 or RI Relay 1-800-745-5555.

What's Ahead for Rhode Island Schools

Panel Discussion, Monday August 21, (7:00 - 9:00), 118 Gano St., Providence, sponsored by Progressive Democrats of Rhode Island

The panelists:  Carole Marshall, former teacher and the author of Stubborn Hope, a meditation on her experiences at Hope High School; Zack Mezera, Executive Director of Providence Student Union; and Mark Santow, Professor and member of the Providence School Board.

Discussion will be loosely based on Rhode Island's Every Student Succeeds Act Draft (ESSA) which will be completed and submitted to Betsy DeVos' Department of Education in September. There will be plenty of time for audience participation.  If you're interested you're invited.

Providence's Capital Improvement Plan and Infrastructure Bond

If you want more information on the Capital Improvement Plan, please visit www.pvdcapitalimprovementplan.com. If you’d like more information on the contents of this fiscal year’s budget, those items – as always – can be found on www.openpvd.com.

Kayla Powell
Director of the Human Relations Commission
Neighborhood Projects Coordinator
Office of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza
Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
kpowell@providenceri.gov
(401) 421-2489 | Ext: 5378
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