The LEA Special Education Point of Contact Monthly Webinar will - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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LEA Discretion and Flexibility
IDEA = flexibility Partner with parents
Transparent Communication with Students and Families
Identify solutions for barriers to service delivery Document TEAM decisions and provide to families
Data-driven Efforts to Address Students’ Needs for Support
Data-driven = Student-specific Consider receipt of educational benefit
IDEA allows for flexibility. ▪ The determination of how FAPE is to be provided may need to be different in this time of unprecedented national emergency. (USED Supplemental Fact Sheet, p. 2) ▪ In the absence of federal or local guidance, LEAs should establish policies and procedures consistent with IDEA requirements. (OSSE FAQs (3/25/2020) (4/15/2020), p. 1) Key Principles:
Key Principles:
Key Principles:
service delivery.
provide to families. Identify Solutions for barriers to service delivery In instances where it is prohibitive or impracticable to provide in-person services . . . the IEP team should consider alternative means of providing supports . . . . (OSSE FAQ 3/25/2020, Q7) Clearly communicate the barrier to families and partner to identify solutions. Explain why health and safety make in- person services for THIS student impossible. The IEP Amendment process may be used. (OSSE IEP Amendment Policy) (OSSE FAQ (4/15/2020) Q2)
Document IEP Team decisions & provide to families.
an opportunity to reach agreement as to what services would be provided during school closure. (OSSE Guidance Letter 3/12/2020)
decisions about extensions, including the flexibilities considered and determined unavailable, and any mutually agreed to extensions of time. (OSSE FAQ (4/15/2020) Q6) Key Principles:
to service delivery.
& provide to families.
Document IEP Team decisions & provide to families.
(OSSE FAQ (3/25/2020)) Q4) Consider practices that increase receipt of services: ▪ Ensure parents receive contact information their special education PoC for scheduling and other questions. Consider making a back-up contact available. ▪ Seek to identify mutually agreed upon appointment times. ▪ Provide options for parents to choose from when scheduling. Key Principles:
to service delivery.
& provide to families.
Data Driven = student specific.
services for each student with a
(3/25/2020) Q11) Key Principles:
specific
educational benefit.
Consider receipt of educational benefit.
result from: ▪ Extended school closure, ▪ IEP services that could not be provided remotely, ▪ delay in provision of services, or ▪ student’s unavailability to receive services (OSEP Guidance A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, USED Supplemental Fact Sheet p. 2) (OSSE FAQ (4/15/2020) Q3) Key Principles:
specific
educational benefit.
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OSSE continues to acknowledge that LEAs and schools are operating in a rapidly changing environment, under unprecedented circumstances lasting for unpredictable timeframes. We remain committed to being flexible and accommodating where possible. Therefore, OSSE will modify its monitoring schedule for the 2019-20 school year for monitoring activities under the IDEA, Part B. Please reference this guidance for an updated monitoring schedule and updated monitoring procedures.
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are updated and accurate in SEDS as part of a finalized current IEP.
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Data System ESY Required Tasks Earliest date LEA can begin task Final deadline to complete task SEDS Finalize ESY eligibility & ESY transportation eligibility status on IEP Fall 2019 Monday, June 1, 2020 (shows in TOTE next business day) Enter ESY calendar & ESY progress report dates Fall 2019 Monday, June 1, 2020 Enter Service Trackers Last day of ESY Within 5 business days after ESY ends for LEA Enter Progress Reports Last week of ESY TOTE Complete transportation request form (TRF) for each student eligible for ESY transportation Mid-March 2020 (TBD) Monday, June 1, 2020 eSchool PLUS Create ESY calendar (LEA Data Managers) March 23, 2020 Monday, June 1, 2020 SLED ESY Module Input ESY site location(s) for LEA April 6, 2020 Monday, June 1, 2020 Assign each ESY-eligible SWD to ESY site location April 6, 2020 Two days prior to the first day of ESY for the LEA Indicate overall ESY attendance for Student ONLY REQUIRED IF PROVIDING ONSITE ESY Can be completed as early as first day of ESY, if parent/ guardian /student indicates the student will not attend ESY. Within 5 business days after ESY ends for LEA
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▪ Audience: IEP team members and special education administrators
▪ Audience: IEP team members and special education administrators
▪ Audience: TOTE users and special education administrators
▪ Audience: SLED administrators and special education administrators
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▪ Share resources and provide support regarding distance learning; ▪ Facilitate networking and resource sharing between educators; and ▪ Provide space to discuss current challenges and potential solutions.
OSSE Division of Teaching and Learning (TAL) presents three types of:
View the schedule, RSVP links, resource guide, and request form at:
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Kickoff training for the 2020 cycle of OSSE’s Early Access Qlik applications:
Purpose of Apps: Preview of student-level data for students who are pre-enrolled in but not yet attending an LEA to enable LEAs to plan effectively to serve these student populations. Target Audience: School Counselors, LEA Data Managers, Special Education Points of Contact, English Learner Coordinators, and all other administrative staff who plan to access and use one or more of the apps. Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 10-10:45 a.m. Register for this webinar in the OSSE Training Registration site. Questions? Annette.Thacker@dc.gov
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