Authenticated PDF VersionThe purpose of this regulation is to outline the criteria and process for the required training for members of district and charter school boards, including vocational technical school boards, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1049B. The purpose of the training is to inform school board members of the educational and legal issues generally involved in special education due process hearings arising under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.§ 1400 (“IDEA”) and 14 Del.C. Ch. 31.
“Materials” means training aids approved by the Secretary of Education for use in the Special Education Due Process Hearing Training.
“School Board” means charter school boards of directors organized pursuant to 14 Del.C. Ch. 5, and reorganized school district boards and vocational technical school district boards duly appointed or elected pursuant to 14 Del.C. Ch. 10.
“School Board Member” means a district, vocational technical, or charter school board member that is elected, appointed, or volunteers.
"Special Education Due Process Hearing Training" means the program and materials approved by the Department of Education consisting of a minimum of two (2) hours covering the topics described in Section 3.0.
“Trainer” means an individual, agency, or organization approved by the Secretary of Education to provide the Special Education Due Process Hearing Training, in whole or in part.
3.0 Special Education Due Process Hearing Training Requirement
3.1.2 Overview of the due process hearing system; and
3.1.3 Summary of other procedural safeguards and dispute resolution options available to parents, school districts and charter schools under the IDEA and 14 Del.C. Ch. 31.
