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Click here for more information!What:The 2012 OSEP Leadership Conference (previously named the OSEP Mega Leadership Conference) will support better outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families by providing opportunities for key leaders and partners to interact with Department staff and OSEP-funded technical assistance providers. State Part B Directors, Part C Coordinators, Parent Center leaders, and State Part B and Part C Data Managers will enhance their leadership roles through opportunities to hear from experts in the field and to learn about evidence-based practices that will support participants’ ability to improve results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families.The conference is designed for:PTIs, CPRCs, and PTACs; State Part B Directors of Special Education and staff; State Part C and Section 619 Coordinators and staff; State ICC Chairs; and Parts B and C IDEA Data Managers responsible for submitting 618 Data. Others are welcome to attend.When:July 30 - August 1, 2012Where:Washington, DCContact:Tamara InfanteEmail: tinfante@fhi360.org

Whats and Whens:PTAC and FPCO will be conducting a series of webinars on FERPA. All webinars will last approximately one hour. To sign up for one of these webinars, please see the corresponding links. And be sure to check back regularly for additional training opportunities. December 7, 12:00 pm (MST): FERPA 101. This webinar will provide FERPA basics, geared toward an LEA audience. It is not specifically about the recent regulation changes; rather it will provide a high level overview of FERPA and how it applies in the K-12 context. For more information visit: https://edinfoevents.webex.com/edinfoevents/onstage/g.php?d=662947509&t=a January 11, 12:00 pm (MST): Data Sharing Under FERPA. This webinar will review best practices for data sharing, including reasonable methods and written agreements. This training will include the recent regulation changes. While the training is geared toward SEAs, all are welcome to participate. For more information visit: https://edinfoevents.webex.com/edinfoevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=661742602 February 9, 12:00 pm (MST): FERPA for Colleges and Universities. This webinar will provide FERPA basics, geared toward a postsecondary audience. It is not specifically about the recent regulation changes; rather it will provide a high level overview of FERPA and how it applies in the postsecondary context. For more information visit: https://edinfoevents.webex.com/edinfoevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=666846567

The U.S. Department of Education today announced new guidance for schools and districts on how to keep parents and students better informed about what student data is collected and how it is used. In the guidance issued by the Department’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center, schools and districts are urged to be proactive in communicating how they use student data. Information should be available to answer common questions before they are asked.