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August
2004

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It is the policy of the Department of Education to provide services to all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin, in accordance with federal and state laws.

 

  

Alert to Special Education teachers, directors

Special Education teachers should not use the current STAARS portfolio for assessing students for the 2004-05 school year. No Child Left Behind mandates all students be measured on their knowledge of the general curriculum, which stands up to validity and reliability standards.

The state’s Special Education Programs currently is revising the STAARS alternate assessment, in order for students with disabilities to participate fully in the statewide assessment system. The department’s Special Education Programs will notify educators when the new assessment is available this fall. Please check the state’s Special Education Web site for updates in the process. www.state.sd.us/deca/Special. Call (605) 773-3678 with questions.