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Special Education and Learning Disabilities

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Fact Sheets

Student Suspensions
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The Rights of Children with Disabilities to Get Services at Daycare
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COVID-19: Distance Learning and Special Education Services in Minnesota Public Schools
How to be a Good Advocate for Your Child in Special Education Services
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Other Resources

Helpful Websites

Special Education Information for Parents - PACER Center
Author: Pacer Center

Information to better understand the IEP process and your child's rights.

Go to the website: Parent Special Education Information - PACER Center
Special Education Complaints - Minnesota Department of Education
Author: Minnesota Department of Education

When you file a special education complaint with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you are asking us to investigate your concerns and decide if a school violated special education law. Includes a video about how to file a complaint and what forms to use.

Go to the website: Special Education Complaints - Minnesota Department of Education
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