What Is FOCUS?

FOCUS on Results are brief guidance and technical assistance documents published periodically to keep education stakeholders informed about a variety of topics related to the education of students with individualized education programs (IEPs).

In an effort to be fiscally and environmentally responsible, FOCUS on Results is available in electronic format only. To receive updates when new articles are released, visit the “Email Updates” link at the bottom right side of this page or “Subscribe” to the RSS feed. If you would like to share this publication with an individual who is unable to access a computer, please contact the Center for Educational Networking (CEN) at (888) 463-7656 to request that print copies be mailed.

Michigan Department of Education logoFOCUS on Results is produced and distributed by the Center for Educational Networking (CEN). CEN is funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and supports mandated communication efforts of the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education.

The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), the Michigan State Board of Education (SBE), or the U.S. Department of Education (USED), and no endorsement is inferred. These documents are in the public domain and may be copied for further distribution when proper credit is given. For more information or inquiries about this project, contact the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0923.

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