1. 1 New Jersey State Funded Nonpublic School Programs 2015-16 School Year Nonpublic School Services Division of Charter Schools, School Choice and Educational Technology

2. 2 Overview of Nonpublic Programs Chapter 192 – Auxiliary Services Chapter 193 – Remedial Services Nonpublic School Health Services Nonpublic School Textbook Program Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Nonpublic School Transportation

3. 3 Chapter 192 and Chapter 193 Compensatory education in language arts and math instruction ESL Home Instruction Auxiliary Services (Ch. 192) Evaluation, re-evaluation to determine eligibility for services Supplementary instruction Speech-language services Remedial Services (Ch. 193)

4. 4 Chapter 192/193 District Responsibilities Consult with the nonpublics Verify student eligibility for services Provide the services (or manage a provider) Keep student records Account for funds

5. 5 Chapter 192/193 Eligibility Criteria Full-time students in a nonpublic elementary or secondary school (grades K-12) located in New Jersey Eligible for all services If a student boards on campus, the district where the parents reside is the child’s district of residence If parents/guardians are residents of New Jersey: May receive only initial or annual evaluation or re-evaluation (Chapter 193 services) If parents/guardians are residents of another state: Must be submitted annually before services can begin Parent application for services: 407-1 form

6. 6 Chapter 192/193 Timely and Meaningful Consultation Why? To provide the best services possible to students in nonpublic schools When? Annually, in time to begin services at the start of the school year Before changing providers Before the RFP or competitive contracting processes

7. 7 Chapter 192/193 Timely and Meaningful Consultation What? Time, place and format of services Method of student assessment for evaluative and formative purposes How results will be communicated to nonpublic school parents

8. 8 Chapter 192/193 Third-Party Provider District retains responsibility for management, oversight and delivery of Chapter 192 and Chapter 193 services Clinic or agency must be on NJDOE-approved list Scope and nature of services Cost and method of payment for services Professional staff, facilities and student records for services Details of administration of the programs to be provided Budget: administration, per student amounts for each service and total program cost Contracts should include:

9. 9 Chapter 192/193 Sectarian Nonpublic Schools Instructional services must be supervised by district or service provider staff Religious instruction cannot be not introduced Staff providing instructional services must be employees of the district or contracted by the district For sectarian nonpublic schools:

10. 10 Chapter 192/193 Fiscal Management  Submit the Report of Nonpublic Auxiliary and Handicapped Services in November to receive funding for the following school yearReport of Nonpublic Auxiliary and Handicapped Services  Request additional funding if additional students need services through the Chapter 192-193 Funding Statement and Additional Funding RequestChapter 192-193 Funding Statement and Additional Funding Request  File the Nonpublic Project Completion Report in AugustNonpublic Project Completion Report  Retain all documentation of student eligibility  407-1 forms  Proof of eligibility

11. 11 Chapter 192 Auxiliary Services - Overview Compensatory education in language arts and math instruction ESL Home Instruction Auxiliary Services (Ch. 192)

12. 12 Chapter 192: Compensatory Services To assist students who have academic needs that prevent them from succeeding in regular school programs Programs in language arts and math offered during or beyond the normal school day Supplemental to the regular programs Compensatory Services

13. 13 Chapter 192: Compensatory Services Student Eligibility Observational assessment + work samples Kindergarten Teacher and parent survey, interviews, observational assessments Work samples collected over time, including performance based assessments Developmental screenings, checklists Report cards, tests, projects Grades 1-2: Three of the four measures listed

14. 14 Chapter 192: Compensatory Services Student Eligibility Tested annually (after March 15 of prior year) Below the 40 th percentile on the most recent version of a valid and reliable standardized assessment or below established proficiency level on the PARCC For students exhibiting poor classroom performance who scored below the 50 th percentile but not below the 40 th percentile, use additional criteria, such as report cards, book level tests, teacher ratings and writing samples Grades 3-12

15. 15 Chapter 192: ESL Student Eligibility Native language other than English Scores below cut-off level of English language proficiency on a NJDOE-approved language proficiency test Level of reading English Previous academic performance on a standardized test in English Input of teachers and other staff At least one other indicator:

16. 16 Chapter 192: Home Instruction Student Eligibility Unable to attend school for more than 10 consecutive days or 20 cumulative days due to a temporary or chronic health condition Written determination from the student’s physician documenting need for confinement at the student’s residence or other treatment setting Verification of documentation by the school district’s physician and approval or denial

17. 17 Chapter 192: Home Instruction District Requirements The school district or third-party provider must establish a written plan for delivery of instruction The teacher providing instruction must be appropriately certified The teacher must provide instruction for the number of days and length of time sufficient to continue the student’s academic progress dependent upon the student’s ability to participate

18. 18 Chapter 192: Home Instruction Referral for Evaluation  When the provision of home instruction exceeds 60 calendar days, the school physician must refer the student to the child study team for evaluation, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.8

19. 19 Chapter 193 Remedial Services - Overview Examination and Classification Initial evaluation Annual evaluation Re-evaluation Supplementary Instruction Speech Language Services Chapter 193 – Remedial Services

20. 20 Chapter 193 Initial Evaluation Why? To determine if a student is eligible to receive Chapter 193 services and if so develop a service plan When? Throughout the school year All evaluations must be completed by June 30 or if not, the entire evaluation is billed to the next school year

21. 21 Chapter 193 Annual Evaluation Why? To determine if any revisions of a student’s service plan are required When? Annually, or more often if necessary

22. 22 Chapter 193 Re-evaluation Why? To determine if the student continues to be a student with a disability When? Within three years of the previous classification or sooner if conditions warrant or if the student’s parent or teacher requests

23. 23 Chapter 193 Supplemental Instruction May not replace the instruction provided by the general education teacher Must be specified in each student’s service plan Must be delivered by an appropriately certified teacher to an individual student or group of students not to exceed six Supplemental to the primary instruction for the subject being taught

24. 24 Chapter 193 Speech Language Services Includes language, articulation, voice and fluency Must be specified in each student’s service plan Must be delivered by an appropriately certified teacher to individual students or groups of students not to exceed five Provided to classified students in addition to the regular instructional program

25. 25 Chapter 192/193 NJDOE Guidance Statute, code and DOE guidance Auxiliary and Remedial Services for Nonpublic School Students Guidelines Effective consultation practices Timely and Meaningful Consultation

26. 26 Contact Us!  nonpublicschoolservices@doe.state.nj.us nonpublicschoolservices@doe.state.nj.us  Greg Kocher: (609) 633-0251