1. April 2007 Copyright © 2007 Mississippi Department of Education 1 Mattie T. Consent Decree Update on Progress Toward Goals April 2007

2. Copyright © 2007 Mississippi Department of Education 2 Mattie T. Priorities 1.The Right Children Child Find: Increase the numbers of children identified as Emotionally Disturbed (EmD) and Other Health Impaired (OHI) Reduce the disproportionate representation of minorities

7. April 2007 Copyright © 2007 Mississippi Department of Education 7 Mattie T. Priorities 2.The Right Settings Increase the number of students educated in regular classes and decrease the number of children in separate classes.

8. April 2007 Copyright © 2007 Mississippi Department of Education 8 Least Restrictive Environment With Typical Peers “Least Restrictive Environment” is a legal requirement and a measure of program success (Congress 2003) Research findings indicate least restrictive environment supports student achievement

9. April 2007 Copyright © 2007 Mississippi Department of Education 9 Least Restrictive Environment = General Education = Resource = Self-Contained Definition: Time Inside General Education Class 80% or More of the Day 40 to 79% of the Day Less than 40% of the Day

14. April 2007 Copyright © 2007 Mississippi Department of Education 14 District Data Profiles Technical Assistance Centers Professional Development Recognition Products and Publications Focused Monitoring Activities to Support Goals