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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 who are:
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.
Parties interested in viewing the
Rhode Island Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act Part B
2009 Federal Fiscal Year Application
may click here:
Part B Application FFY 2009
Proposed Regulations:
Standards for Approval of Preschool and Kindergarten Programs
New Individual Education
Program (IEP) Forms and Guidebook:
Click this link for copies of the
new Rhode Island IEP Form and
Guidebook.