1. Idaho Toolkit: English Learners Who May Have a Disability Idaho State Department of Education

2. A Collaborative Project Idaho Title III-LEP Program Idaho Title I-A Program Idaho Special Education Program Dr. Susan Duron, Meta-Associates

3. Special Thanks To… Molly Jo de Fuentealba, Boise School District Sarah Seamount, Vallivue School District Anne Wilcox, Wendell School District Stephanie Dahlke, Pocatello School District Lori Johnston, Wendell School District Diane Oliva, Meridian School District Gina Hopper, Boise State University Wendell School District #232

4. Why the Toolkit? The Idaho State Department of Education saw a need for districts to evaluate and determine the effectiveness of school-wide programs serving English Learners (i.e., core, Title I-A, Title I-C, Title III, etc.) before referring ELs for eligibility to Special Education. The Idaho State Department of Education saw a need for districts and schools to develop effective collaboration between Special Education and LEP programs. The Idaho State Department of Education developed the Idaho Toolkit as a response to ongoing district requests for more guidance in the area of Special Education as it pertains to English Learners.

5. The Toolkit… Is NOT a quick fix with easy answers. Is NOT a “one-size-fits-all” training. It is very district specific. Is NOT an easy step-by-step process to get English Learners (ELs) into special education programs. Is a systemic and comprehensive approach to ensuring districts are serving ELs with high-quality English language development (ELD) and core instructional programs. Is aligned to Idaho’s Response to Intervention model.

6. Toolkit Contents Self-Evaluation Survey Module 1: Foundations Module 2: Language and Culture Module 3: Family and Community Module 4: Effective Curriculum and Instruction Module 5: Assessing ELs Module 6: Determining Special Education Eligibility

7. State Endorsed Toolkit Trainers Selected through a rigorous nomination and application process. -minimum of three nominations -thorough and detailed application -evidence of expertise in area of Special Education and/or language acquisition/multicultural education -evidence of success as a professional developer -unanimous SDE committee approval

8. Requesting a Toolkit Training Requests for Idaho Toolkit trainings should be directed to Dr. Fernanda Brendefur at fmbrendefur@sde.idaho.gov or 208-332-6905.fmbrendefur@sde.idaho.gov All trainings must be requested by district and/or school administrators. Requests must be made at least one month in advance of training date to ensure effective planning. Trainings will be available to districts beginning fall of 2011.

9. Toolkit Training Requirements Trainings must be a minimum of one contract day. Minimum of two trainers will deliver each training—one with expertise in Special Education and one with expertise in language acquisition/multicultural education. Participants of the training must commit to taking the self-evaluation survey prior to the training.

10. Toolkit Training Requirements Once a request for training is made, the SDE will send a list of Toolkit trainers to the district. The district may decide which trainers to contract with or request guidance from the SDE. The district will be responsible for contracting with the Toolkit Trainers. This includes creating an MOU and paying the trainer fees. Trainer fees are as follows: -$750.00 per day (includes prep time) -reimbursement of mileage, hotel, meals

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