Office for Diverse Learners

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Rhode Island has a long and proud history of ensuring that students with exceptionalities receive support and intervention to achieve high expectations and exit public education as productive citizens, life-long learners, and contributing members of the workforce.

The Office for Diverse learners is responsible for advancing the education of:

Children and youth with Disabilities who require Special Education
Children and youth who are English Language Learners or Limited English Proficient/Non-English Speaking
Children and youth who are Disadvantaged and/or Participate in Title I, who are Experiencing Homelessness, and/or who are Neglected, Delinquent or At-Risk.
Children who participate in Early Childhood Education and/or Preschool Special Education programs
Children and youth who are Learning Beyond Grade Level

The goal of the Office for Diverse Learners is to ensure that children with diverse learning needs are provided equal access to a public education and that schools develop effective strategies for meeting the needs of these unique learners.

The web page of the Office for Diverse Learners is organized by the menu to the left. If you do not find what you are looking for please contact us.

IDEA Part B Federal Application:

Rhode Island Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B 2010 Federal Fiscal Year Application , Cover letter & Spreadsheet (please note, the spreadsheet will open in Excel and request a password; do not enter a password, simply click "OK" to view the spreadsheet)

Rhode Island Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B 2009 Federal Fiscal Year Application may click here: Part B Application FFY 2009

Final Regulations:

Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Programs: Standards for Approval

New Individual Education Program (IEP) Forms and Guidebook:

Click this link for copies of the new Rhode Island IEP Form and Guidebook.