1. New Teacher Induction August 2, 2006 Boaz City Schools

2. What is Lee v. Macon? 1963-desegregation lawsuit filed in Macon County-referred to as Lee v. Macon 1963-desegregation lawsuit filed in Macon County-referred to as Lee v. Macon 1. Focused on the disproportionality of students identified for special education programs 2000-Lee v. Macon Consent decree signed in the area of special education 2000-Lee v. Macon Consent decree signed in the area of special education

3. Mandates of Lee v. Macon Ongoing awareness and professional development Ongoing awareness and professional development Ongoing monitoring of all activities Ongoing monitoring of all activities Redefined eligibility criteria of certain special education programs Redefined eligibility criteria of certain special education programs

4. What We Need From You To complete training: To complete training: 1. 8-16 hours 2. Building principals will coordinate and schedule awareness trainings 3. There will be online sessions made available 4. All paperwork will be sent to the Special Education Office-from there to PD

5. Individualized Education Plans

6. Who Has an IEP? Any student who meets eligibility requirements to receive specialized instruction under IDEIA’s guidelines Any student who meets eligibility requirements to receive specialized instruction under IDEIA’s guidelines

7. Who Should See The IEP? Any educational professional directly responsible for providing educational services to the benefit of the child Any educational professional directly responsible for providing educational services to the benefit of the child 1. General education teacher 2. Instructional support 3. Nurse (if there is a medical component) 4. Special education teacher

8. ACCESS TO IEP DOCUMENTATION As Required by 34 CFR §300.342(b)(2)(3) The following school personnel have access to the IEP and have been informed of their responsibility in implementing the IEP, and of the specific accommodations, modifications, and supports that must be provided for (student's name) for the school year. DATE SIGNATURE POSITION Signature of person responsible for informing school personnel of their responsibility

9. Pieces and Parts