Special Education Advisory Board Meeting
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) National Advisory Board for Exceptional Children is meeting in Tampa, Florida on September 11-12, 2011. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Tampa. The purpose for the BIE National Advisory Board for Exceptional Children is to provide advice and assist the Secretary of the Interior regarding the education of Indian children with disabilities.
There is a public comment portion of the agenda that gives interested parties an opportunity to attend or, through this special free conference call line, provide comments to the Advisory Board. Comments can relate to what is working or suggestions for change. If you or members of the staff would like to provide comments, listed below is the public comment information:
Date— September 12, 2011
Time— 11:30-12:00—Eastern Time
10:30-11:00—Central Time 9:30-10:00—Mountain Time 8:30-9:00—Pacific Time
Conference number—1-888-417-0376 Participant Code—1509140
Public Comment Guidelines
This is an opportunity to provide suggestions and/or mention good things and best practices going on in your school. This is not a time to ask specific questions about day to day operations. If you have these types of questions regarding special education, please contact Gloria Yepa at gloria.yepa@bia.edu or 505-563-5264.
Public Comment Guidelines
Try to limit your comments to 2–3 minutes. Comment on what is working and/or suggestions for change to improve
services for students with disabilities. Respect confidentiality—don’t mention student/parent names.
Questions—Sue Bement, Designated Federal Official sue.bement@bie.edu or 505-563-5274
Click here for more information or visit www.bie.edu.