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Charter School Responsibilities for Students with Disabilities
- Non Discrimination
- Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act
- State Mandates
- LAUSD Policies and procedures
- Modified Consent Decree - MCD
Special Education and Charter Schools Division of Special Education - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Special Education and Charter Schools Division of Special Education - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Special Education and Charter Schools Division of Special Education 1 Charter School Responsibilities for Students with Disabilities Non Discrimination Individuals with Disabilities Education Act State Mandates LAUSD Policies
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A Different Approach to Instruction
Does this include students with special needs?
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No Discrimination
Code of Federal Regulations 34 C.F.R. 104.4(a):
“No qualified handicapped person shall,
- n the basis of handicap, be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity which receives or benefits from Federal financial assistance.”
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA provides families of students with disabilities many rights and protections.
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Purpose of IDEA
Increased accountability Improve results for children with disabilities Improve early intervention for struggling
students
Reduce over-identification and
misidentification
Increase the ability of schools to be safe Reduce litigation
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State Mandates
Over the years, the state of California added many provisions that exceed those in IDEA. All public schools, including charter schools, must comply with these as well.
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LAUSD Policies and Procedures
The Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual assists school personnel in understanding and implementing practices that are consistent with Federal, State and District requirements.
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Monitoring of Compliance
District Validation Review (DVR)
– Conducted on a four year cycle – Self-Review Checklist – completed annually
Charter Schools Division Oversight
– Special Education included – Visits will be conducted on a regular basis
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Procedural Safeguards
A Parents Guide to Special Education Services is provided to parents one time per year, except a copy must also be given--
- Upon initial referral or parental request for
evaluation
- Upon the first filing of a due process
complaint
- Upon request by the parent.
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Students with Disabilities
- Eligibilities
- Eligibility criteria based on federal guidelines
- Related services
- Continuum of Program Options
- Goals, Program and Placement based on student
needs
- Meet the assessed needs of the child
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District Resources
- Continuum of Programs/Services
- Technical Support
- Professional Development
- Clinics (IEP, Behavior)
- Coordination of Due Process
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The Modified Consent Decree
Unique to LAUSD is the Modified Consent Decree (MCD), a legal mandate imposed on all schools in the District including those schools chartered by LAUSD. There are 19 required outcomes. Some of these
- utcomes have been met, but there are still
some remaining that will be monitored closely.
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The Modified Consent Decree
The MCD has date reporting requirements
which must be addressed in the petition.
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We must be vigilant!
LAUSD in partnership with charter schools collaborate to ensure that students with disabilities get equal opportunities and equal protections.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Prior to LAUSD Governing Board approval,
the Charter School will execute a MOU by and between the LAUSD and Charter School regarding the provision and funding of special education services consistent with the LAUSD Special Education Local Plan Area for Special Education.
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SUMMARY
The MOU contains terms related to the following:
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Special Education Responsibilities
General Requirements
Transferring Students
Assessments
Alternative Placements
Least Restrictive Environment
Staffing Requirements
Student Discipline/Inclusion
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Summary (cont.)
Procedural Safeguards/Due Process Hearings Complaints Special Education Local Plan Area Funding of Special Education Services District Responsibilities Relating to Charter School Special
Education Program
Notices
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Thank You!!!
Go forth and continue your good work!
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