looking forward to graduation: iep’s, edp’s, pc’s, transitions and the mmc kathleen kosobud...

Looking forward to Graduation: IEP’s, EDP’s, PC’s, Transitions and the MMC

Kathleen KosobudTeacher Consultant

Kosobud51@gmail.com

Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments Annual Retreat

September 24, 2011

Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) started with the class of 2011

• 4 English Credits• 4 Mathematics

Credits• 3 Science Credits• 3 Social Studies

Credits– .5 Civics– .5 Economics

• 1 P.E./Health Credit• 1 Visual, Performing

or Applied Arts Credit

• 2 World Languages Credits (class of 2016)

• An online learning experience*

*Michigan Dept. of Education, Personal Curriculum Guidelines, August 2009

Diploma

(Personal Curriculum)

IEP

Educational Development

Plan (EDP)

Plan of Action

Course of Study

Post-secondary

Goals

Supports, Services

Other Relevant

Information

Educational Development Plan (EDP)

• Middle School requirement for all students– School counselor service: vocational interests– Student plan for career exploration and

preparation– Used to select High School classes – Coordinates with IEP Transition Plan

• Connects career interests to education and training

Diploma

(Personal Curriculum)

IEP

Educational Development

Plan (EDP)

Plan of Action

Course of Study

Post-secondary

Goals

Supports, Services

Other Relevant

Information

IEP Transition Plan

• Completed at age 16 (or earlier)• Covers student’s Post-Secondary goals• Consideration of living situation• Career/vocational choice• Preferences for leisure pursuits • Needs for added education, training, support • MI-TOP, Michigan’s Transition Outcomes

Project (http://mi-top.cenmi.org/Home.aspx)

Considerations for an Expanded Core Curriculum (under IDEA)

• Extended time may be needed• Orientation and mobility• Social interaction skills• Independent living• Recreation and leisure• Career and technical education• Assistive technologies• Visual efficiency• Technical assistance from MI Low Incidence

Outreach: (http://mde-lio.cenmi.org/)

Diploma

(Personal Curriculum)

IEP

Educational Development

Plan (EDP)

Plan of Action

Course of Study

Post-secondary

Goals

Supports, Services

Other Relevant

Information

• Lack of progress despite documented supports

• Areas of curriculum affected by disability

• Scope: “as much as practicable”

• Leads to a diploma if completed

• Requires district and parent agreement

• Plan includes parent monitoring

Personal Curriculum

Requesting a Personal Curriculum

• May start in Middle School• Based on course of study identified in the IEP• Requested after entry to High School• Begins with school counselor, in collaboration

with special education• Depends on individual student needs; not

necessary in all cases; just one option• Districts must consider, but may decline after

consideration

Diploma?

Without diploma• Exit when IEP fulfilled• Alignment with career

plans• Impact on placement

tests, Michigan Merit Exam

• Impact on further education

With diploma• Exit with diploma• Broader access to

military, college, trade schools

• Broader access to financial aid

• NCAA eligibility

Questions?

Special thanks for the expertise of:

Collette BaumanDirector, MDE Low Incidence Outreach

http://mde-lio.cenmi.org/

and 

Susan LaVenturePresident, National Association for Parents of

Children with Visual Impairments

Assistance with the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Transition

Your area ISD or ESA:

Personal Curriculum Liaison

Transition Specialist

Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired

Your local school:

School Counselor

Special Education Coordinator

Contacts at the MDE

General PC Questions

Gregg DionneAlternative Education

ConsultantCurriculum and Instructiondionneg@michigan.gov517.241.6895

OR

Mary HeadDepartment AnalystCurriculum and Instructionheadm1@michigan.gov517.241.6895

Students with IEPs Questions

Sheryl DiamondPolicy ConsultantSpecial Educationdiamonds@michigan.gov517.335.0442

Algebra II QuestionsDan LaDueSecondary Mathematics

ConsultantCurriculum and Instructionladued@michigan.gov517.241.6895