The MAASE Finance & Legislation Committee needs your help NOW! IDEA Reauthorization is likely to begin after the presidential election when Congress opens in January, 2008. In order to do timely preparation, the MAASE Legislative and Finance Committee is seeking specific input related to changes in IDEA statute language. Our intent is: 1. Timely and organized information to Congressional representatives 2. Benefit to the education of children with disabilities and assisting districts in delivering special education services. As a special education administrator, please take a moment to identify areas of IDEA statute language that you believe needs attention during the next re-write process. Your input makes a difference! http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227WPPEX97R Thanks folks and kudos to the Finance & Legislation Committee for their pro-active work with IDEA Reauthorization. - Tony Tony Thaxton Executive Director Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education 4769 Crestridge Court Holland, Mi 49423 616-283-0597 anthonythaxton@xxxxxxx ************************************************************************ You have received this message as a member of the MAASE Announcement List. If you would no longer like to receive these announcements, please send your request to: anthonythaxton@xxxxxxx