January ESE Meeting Chapter 5 – Special Education and Related Services – ESE Reminders – Reviewing Measurable Goals – Services 1

Don’t Be Distracted!

Upcoming Events and Reminders Transfer Packets are much better – THANKS! – But, don’t forget the Action Date (date the student started) Medicaid Forms – get them done at meetings – Be sure to PRINT the form. You have to make the box when you print the IEP The EFA box on the ACTION Form… PWN date MUST be completed on the last page of the ACTION form 3

Divorced/Divorcing Parents Article Unless there is specification that one parent is the educational decision maker, both parents must be notified of all IEP meetings (don’t hold separate meetings) – Only need 1 signature 4

Recap: Practicing Without A License Teachers should not recommend or discuss medication, mental health treatment, or placement in a hospital or RTF Teachers must only focus on things they can control: schedules, materials, accommodations, behavior plans, etc. – Don’t Diagnose or Speculate – Don’t “hand wring” in front of the parents 5

Recap: Updating with Re-evals Present levels MUST be updated with every re-eval (whether there is testing done or not) – Update with new individual testing, recent school assessments, and/or info from work samples, informal assessment and observation Annual review –biggest overhaul Special reviews – Read and edit existing info – ADD date and current functioning 6

Recap: Present Levels Just Can’t Say It Enough! ALL other items and services listed in the IEP must link to this section and descriptions here will support ALL remaining sections of the IEP – Global Statement and Present Levels

Recap: Measurable Goals What we know from the Spring 2011 ESE Audit Some annual goals were not measurable. Some annual goals were not directly related to weaknesses noted in the PLAAFP. Some annual goals were not individualized for the student. The same goals were seen on multiple IEPs.

Three required components of a Measurable Annual Goal Target Behavior – What we want to change. (Described in terms that are observable, measurable, verifiable, and repeatable) Stimulus material or condition – How we will measure change. (The materials that the teacher will use or the environment where the behavior will be observed) Criterion for acceptable performance - How we will know if the goal has been achieved (Stated in terms of accuracy, speed, or quality) May also include Timeframe (1 year is maximum length)

Annual Goal Checklist Are goals linked to the assessment and the PLAAFP statements? Are goals specific clear, and measurable? Do goals provide a focus for the student’s IEP? Does the goal section of the IEP contain information on how the student’s progress will be measured? Does the IEP include how progress will be communicated to the parent? Can the goal be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program? Is the student’s progress toward achieving the goals actually measured?

Also in Ch. 5: Special Ed. and Related Services All services and supports to enable the child – To advance appropriately toward attaining the annual goals – To be involved in and make progress in the general ed. curriculum – To participate in extracurricu.ar and other nonacademic activities, and – To be educated and participate with nondisabled peers to the maximum extend appropriate 11

Special Ed. Services – Sec. V Specially-designed instruction to meet unique needs of a child with a disability IEP teams decide – in this order!!! – What SERVICES are needed – What AMOUNT OF SERVICES are needed – What SETTING is necessary 12

Related Services – Sec. V Developmental, corrective, and supportive services required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from SPECIAL EDUCATION services. They are in addition to special ed. instruction – Q&A 2 – Can’t just have Related Services 13

Related Services – Process Guide Surgically Implanted Devices – Do not include the optimization of it’s functioning Medical Services – Provided by a doctor – We are only required to provide medical services for diagnostic or evaluation purposes School Health Services – Provided by school nurse or other qualified person 14

Related Services – Process Guide Transportation Interpreting Services They Failed to Mention… Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy 15

It Says Here… The IDEA has clarified that parents cannot be required to obtain a prescription for medication for a child as a condition of attending school, receiving an evaluation or receiving special ed. or related services. Don’t practice without a license (last month’s meeting) 16

Speaking of Prescriptions… Guidelines for Parent Requests, Outside Evaluations, & Prescriptions Must be acknowledged, considered, and PWN completed (which means a meeting) Not required to comply, but must consider – And not immediately (meeting, reading, researching, verifying, ASSESSING…) OT/PT – screening process (with IEP) – RTI (without IEP) 17

Frequency, Location, and Duration of Special Education Services …of Special Ed. and Related Services Make your descriptions and locations clear and specific Length/frequency can be words – Daily, weekly, periods, blocks, 18

IEP Section III – Supplemental Services Aids, services and other supports to enable children with disabilities to be educated with nondisabled children to the maximum extent appropriate. – Provided to the child, or – On behalf of the child Assistive Technology Devices and Services Non-academic or Extracurricular Services Access to Instructional Materials Program Modifications and Supports for Personnel 19

IEP Section III – Supplemental Services Where We Put Them here in Rock Hill Schools!!! Assistant Support (for the student) – Specify assistance or support – WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN – Should be from Assistance Request (assessment form) ABA Therapy Training for regular education teachers or other staff – Even yourself or next ESE teacher 20

Extended School Year Services IEP Section VIII – If the team DEFERS the decision, the team MUST revisit ESY question by the end of the school year ESY Student Eligibility Review and ESY Addendum If the team determines the student is eligible, but the parents decline the opportunity, THE PAPERWORK MUST STILL BE DONE 21

To Finish Up Next Month – a switch! Feb – Discipline (Ch. 8) March – Re-evals (Ch. 7) and Discontinuing Services (Ch. 10) April – Educational Placement and LRE (Ch. 6) 22