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Disclaimer of Use

SharedWork.org is a website funded by the U. S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and sponsored by the IDEA Partnership at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) for the purpose of connecting stakeholders in the national Communities of Practice (CoP), participating states’ CoP and Practice Groups to develop their shared work.

The comments, thoughts, observations, or opinions offered on the website are meant for communication across individuals in a variety of roles and locations that share the goal of improving outcomes for youth with disabilities.   Unless otherwise stated, information on this website is not intended to represent the policies, positions, or intentions of the any state agency.   Rather, it is a forum for ideas that will inform many state agencies.

This website may be used to:

• Announce new products developed by the member organizations in the Community of Practice;


• Announce training events hosted by one or more than one participating agency  or organization;


• Disseminate the results of state pilot projects supported by one or more agencies in the Community of Practice;


• Share the promising practices;


• Encourage local to local sharing;


• Seek input from the field on matters of shared interest that are being discussed by one or more of the Communities of Practice;


• Advise the development of the key State, regional, and national meetings; and


• Other opportunities that become evident as we communicate more routinely.  

In joining and participating in the SharedWork.org website, you are indicating that you understand:

• This website is an informal communication vehicle to promote dialogue and understanding across the many roles that are critically important to successful outcomes for youth;


• Participation is open to all interested parties;  


• Participation is voluntary; and


• Material on this website is not reviewed by any Federal, State, or local agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.  

This website is hosted by The IDEA Partnership, an investment by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE).  No endorsement by OSEP or NASDSE should be inferred for the content of the web material and messages.  

As a member participant in the SharedWork.org site you agree to

• Express your views in a positive way and show regard for the views of others when opinions are sought;  


• Indicate your role and location when requested; and


• Keep work in progress private until it is finalized and released by the community.

Thank you very much for your interest an ongoing support,
The IDEA Partnership @ NASDSE