Compliance

• Special Education State Complaint Procedures (April 2009)  This document describes the MDE Dispute Resolution options, including formal and informal resolution. • Special Education and Early Intervention Compliance Management and Student Tracking Available Through the Michigan Compliance Information System (MI-CIS) • Procedures for Dispute Resolution (February 2003)

Monitoring

• CIMS Service Provider Self-Review Training Site • Continuous Improvement & Monitoring System (CIMS) Web site

Due Process

• Michigan Special Education Model Complaint Form (January 2009)  PURPOSE: This form may be used to submit a complaint alleging that a school district/agency has violated state/federal special education rules or laws. This form is provided to you as a model for your use. You are not required to use this form. However, failure to address the elements required in IDEA may result in a delay in the resolution of your complaint. • Due Process Complaints, Hearings, and State Reviews (January 2007)  • Michigan Department of Civil Service Employee Ethical Standards  • Michigan Special Education Due Process Request Model Form (June 2006)  PURPOSE: This model form may be used to submit a request for a due process hearing to resolve a disagreement about the identification, evaluation, eligibility, educational placement, or manifestation determination of a student, or regarding the provision of a free appropriate public education for a student under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). • Special Education Due Process Hearing Opinions • SOAHR Rules for Due Process Hearings (May 2005)  • Michigan Department of Education Hearing Officer Information (Revised February 2005)  • Procedures for the Appointment of Local Special Education Due Process Hearing Officers (March 2003)  • Intermediate School District Plan Objection Hearing Procedures (April, 2003)