Guidelines, Manuals & Forms
Eaton RESA’s Special Education Department provides supports and services to eligible students with disabilities from birth to age 26 throughout our service area. Additionally, Eaton RESA provides technical assistance and supports to local district administration and staff.
Family Matters - michigan.gov (MDE) - Provides parents and families with information about special education and other resources. Including the Family Matters information flyer, updates and fact sheets.
Regulations, Policies and Plans
Eaton RESA Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Program & Services Nov. 2024Complaint ProceduresFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations (FERPA) and FERPA UpdateIDEA Regulations
Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) with Related IDEA Federal Regulations
MDE Notice and ConsentPolicy for the Appointment of Surrogate Parents for Special Education Services (May 2023)Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Discipline Requirements (October 2022)MDE - Policy for the Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint (March 2017)MDE - Emergency Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint FAQ (September 2017)
Independent Education Evaluation
Guidelines
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Eligibility Guidelines Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Consideration of the Need for Extended School Year Services (April 2023)Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) Handbook (2024)Emotional Impairment (EI) Classroom Program GuidelinesSpecific Learning Disability (SLD) GuidanceProcedures for Determining Eligibility of Other Health Impairment (OHI) (2024)MDE Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for English Learners (EL)Eligibility and Social Maladjustment Clarification