Evaluation IEP Development, Review and Revision Placement 7/9/2015 IEP Process Timelines Evaluation IEP Development, Review and Revision Placement Marge Resan & Paula Volpiansky Special Education Team Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction August 6, 2015 August 2015 WI DPI

IEP Process Timelines There are specific timelines related to: 7/9/2015 IEP Process Timelines There are specific timelines related to: Review of existing data and consent for additional assessment (if needed) Eligibility decisions IEP development following evaluation IEP review and revision Other matters must be “timely” addressed Parents have the right to written notice Notice ALWAYS before Action August 2015 WI DPI

7/9/2015 Available at: http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/sa-eval-timeline-visual.pdf August 2015 WI DPI

Keep in Mind: Evaluation 7/9/2015 Keep in Mind: Evaluation Evaluation is not only about identification/label When is a reevaluation required Review of Existing Data is critical part of the process Initial referrals must be processed promptly The district’s procedures must be made clear Referral may not be delayed to accommodate MLSS/RtI Early Childhood transition requires coordination w/ Birth to 3 – IEP by 3rd birthday August 2015 WI DPI

7/9/2015 Available at: http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/sa-iep-timeline-visual.pdf August 2015 WI DPI

Keep in Mind: IEP and Placement 7/9/2015 Keep in Mind: IEP and Placement The IEP team must meet at least once a year to review and revise (as appropriate) the IEP There must be an IEP in effect at all times Provide parents a copy of placement notice and finalized IEP, before IEP is implemented Date on placement notice “parent provided… ” is date the notice and IEP is provided to the parent Dates should correspond with those on cover sheet and summary of services Use of I-10 A and B August 2015 WI DPI

Prior Written Notice Written notice must be given to parents 7/9/2015 Prior Written Notice Written notice must be given to parents …. a reasonable time before the LEA proposes or refuses to initiate or change… … the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the student or the provision of FAPE August 2015 WI DPI

Prior Written Notice Required when… Evaluation, IEP, Placement 7/9/2015 Prior Written Notice Required when… Evaluation, IEP, Placement Referral received and initial evaluation started Reevaluation started IEP team assigned to review existing data (before data is reviewed) Decision made about whether additional data is needed IEP team meeting scheduled (date, time, location, IEP team participants) New or revised IEP and placement implemented (before implementation) Other parental request (may use form M-1) August 2015 WI DPI

Additional Considerations 7/9/2015 Additional Considerations Child Find Staff responsibilities Addressing parent concerns Informing parents and others about district policies and procedures Annual child find notice System of Control August 2015 WI DPI

School Administration Consultant 7/9/2015 Questions? Marge Resan School Administration Consultant margaret.resan@dpi.wi.gov 608-267-9158 Paula Volpiansky paula.volpiansky@dpi.wi.gov 608-267-3725 Other resources available from links at http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_tm-specedtopics August 2015 WI DPI