Oregon Department of Education Office of Special Education Presenter:Bob Siewert, Associate Superintendent Presentation to the Joint Ways & Means Subcommittee on Education April 28, 2003

2 Office of Special Education Total $15,899,734Total $355,455,087 Total FTE: 31.5

3 Office of Special Education Introduction: Implement and manage programs and services that meet state and federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

4 Office of Special Education Program Name: State Operated Programs Purpose: The Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Program (EI/ECSE) provides education programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. 1.7,154 children served during Contractors: Union/Baker ESD, Crook/Deschutes ESD, Douglas ESD, Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD, Willamette ESD, Lane ESD, Northwest Regional ESD, Clackamas ESD, Multnomah ESD. 3.Average cost per student $7, ,933 served in Early Intervention. 5.5,221 served in Early Childhood Special Education.

5 The Youth Corrections Education Program (YCEP) provides public education to youth are who placed in one of Oregon’s Youth Authority correctional facilities. Juvenile Detention Education Program (JDEP) provides a standard education to youth held in county juvenile detention centers. Oregon School for the Blind. Oregon School for the Deaf. Office of Special Education State Operated Programs (cont.)

6 Office of Special Education State Operated Programs (cont.) GIA OPS TOTAL GF $ 91,205,408 $ 265,339 $91,470,747 OF $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 FF $ 21,471,959 $3,600,218 $ 25,072,177 Sub-Total$112,677,367 $3,865,557 $116,542,924 Estimated additional Other Funds-Medicaid $ 2,600,000 $ 0 $ 2,600,000 Total$115,277,367 $3,865,557 $119,142,924 (Please note: YCEP/JDEP/OSD/OSB are not included in budget and FTE figures. These figures are reported in separate presentations.)

7 Office of Special Education Program Name: State Supported Programs Purpose: Regional Programs for students with low incidence disabilities: Hearing Impairment, Vision Impairment, Deafblindness, Severe Orthopedic Impairment, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Contractors: Union/Baker ESD, Central Oregon Regional Program, Southern Oregon ESD, Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD, Willamette ESD, Portland Public Schools, Lane ESD, Northwest Regional ESD. $4,128 average cost per student students served

8 Office of Special Education State Supported Programs (cont.) 1.Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP) provides training and technical assistance with special education technology. 2.The Oregon Textbook Media Center (OTMC) provides instructional materials for students who are blind or visually impaired. 3.Regional Services for Students with Orthopedic Impairments (RSOI) provides training for staff working with students with physical disabilities. Services to students identified as talented and gifted.

9 Long Term Care and Treatment (LTCT) provides education programs for students in mental health residential or day treatment facilities. 1,188 student served. Average cost of $13,692 per student. 53 Contractors. Hospital Education Programs provides education programs for students in acute care hospitals or state hospitals. 704 students served. Average cost of $2,076 per student. 5 Hospitals. Office of Special Education State Supported Programs (cont.)

10 Office of Special Education State Supported Programs (cont.) GIA OPS TOTAL GF $49,552,320 $ 224,710 $49,777,030 OF $12,657,670 $ 0 $12,657,670 FF $11,975,650 $ 1,900,838 $13,876,488 Total$74,185,640 $ 2,125,548 $76,311,188

11 Office of Special Education for State Operated and State Supported Program Number Students Budgeted GF/FF/OF$/Student Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education 7,154$52,871,346$7,390 Regional Programs6,113$25,233,575$4,128 Long Term Care and Treatment 1,188$16,266,141$13,692 Hospital Programs704$1,461,833$2,076

12 Office of Special Education Program Name: Grants Management Purpose: Distribute and account for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and State General Fund flow-through grants to districts and agencies. Major Activities: Develop, collect, and analyze Local Education Agencies (LEAs) applications for federal and State funds for special education. Disseminate federal funds to LEAs and state operated and state supported programs.

13 Office of Special Education Grants Management (cont.) Major Activities Continued: IDEA Part C Grants, ages birth – 2 to agencies. IDEA Section 619 Grants, ages 3-5 to agencies. IDEA Section 611, ages 3-21 to school district and agencies. Collect special education data for federal applications. Deaf/Blind Grants, ages birth through 21 to agencies. Capacity Building Grants to school districts. 11% CAP Waivers distribution. Grants to districts for effective practices. Out of state placement district reimbursement.

14 Office of Special Education Grants Management (cont.) GIA OPS TOTAL GF $ 0 $ 135,009 $ 135,009 OF $ 0 800,000 $ 800,000 FF $168,592,080 $ 567,968 $169,160,048 Sub-Total$168,592,080 $1,502,977 $170,095,057 Estimated waiver funds distributed through state school formula. $ 24,000,000 $ 0 $ 24,000,000 Total $192,592,080 $1,502,977 $194,095,057

15 Office of Special Education Program Name: State Agencies' Accountability and Compliance Purpose: Annually collect, analyze, and report data on students with disabilities, school districts, and other state programs that ensures that Oregon is complying with all required state and federal laws.

16 Office of Special Education State Agencies' Accountability and Compliance (cont.) Major Activities: Collect and analyze special education personnel data. Collect and analyze special education discipline data. Collect, analyze, and report on special education students demographic data birth to 21. Produce reports responding to requests from the Legislature and partners. Private Agency Program Management. Systems Performance Review - compliance monitoring. Systems Performance Improvement - service plans by agencies.

17 Office of Special Education State Agencies' Accountability and Compliance (cont.) GIA OPS TOTAL GF $ 0 $ 62,113 $ 62,113 OF $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 FF $ 0 $1,258,291 $1,258,291 Total$ 0 $1,320,404 $1,320,404

18 Office of Special Education Program Name: Legal Services Purpose: Carry out the State’s obligations under IDEA to ensure compliance with state and federal law through a statewide due process system. Major Activities: Investigate and issue orders related to special education complaints, including mediation, and other dispute resolution procedures. Resolve legal or audit findings. Represent the State in legal processes related to state operated programs.

19 Office of Special Education Legal Services (cont.) GIA OPS TOTAL GF $ 0 $ 86,961 $ 86,961 OF $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 FF $ 0 $1,602,121 $1,602,121 Total$ 0 $1,689,082 $1,689,082

20 Office of Special Education Program Name: Maintaining Statewide Capacity Purpose: The Office of Special Education ensures that school districts and professionals that serve students with disabilities receive information on effective practices through assistance provided either directly from the State or through contracted services.

21 Major Activities: Improved Reading Instruction. Recruitment/Retention of Special Education Personnel. Dropout Prevention/Graduation-Transition Planning. Closing the Achievement Gap Through Statewide Assessment Results. Parent Training to Improve Partnerships. Autism Development and Leadership. Behavior Intervention Development and Improvement. Oregon Deafblind Assistance. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Interventions. Education Evaluation Center. Office of Special Education Maintaining Statewide Capacity (cont.)

22 Office of Special Education Maintaining Statewide Capacity (cont.) GIA OPS TOTAL GF $ 0 $ 47,570 $ 47,570 OF $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 FF $ 0 $5,348,596 $5,348,596 Total$ 0 $5,396,166 $5,396,166

23 Office of Special Education Office of Special Education responsibilities span: 72,000 students and youth 198 school districts 21 educational service districts 123 privately approved schools 4 state operated programs 4 state supported program 2 state special schools