State Guidance

Explore how the Special Education Performance (SPD) Key Practice Self‑Assessment helps district teams review their special education practices using the SPD Framework’s seven levers, essential actions, and key practices. This video highlights how teams gather evidence, apply the four‑point rating scale, and identify priority areas for strengthening special education systems.

Provides answers to common questions about related services in special education, including eligibility, service delivery, and how related services are considered within the intensity of services funding model.

The PLAAFP Essential Elements document is designed to support educators in developing compliant, comprehensive, and meaningful present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statements.