cpse practices: a facilitated dialogue g lake placid march 18, 2015
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Facilitators:
Ellen Burns, ECDC
Marie Brander, RSE-TASC
Kathy Caron, CPSE/CSE Peru CSD
Jennifer Neaton, CPSE/CSE Potsdam CSD
Collaborative Relationships:
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CPSE ChairpersonCounty/Municipal RepresentativesState Approved Evaluating AgenciesState Approved ProgramsApproved Service ProvidersParents
Dialogue around critical components of CPSE Practices through review of:
Sequence of events Role/responsibilities Best practices/strategies that enhance compliance
with regulations Promoting meaningful participation in the process
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Objectives:
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Transition: EI to CPSE
CPSE: Referral Evaluation Committee Meeting (Eligibility, Recommendations, IEP
Development)
Topics
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Transition TimelineDate of Birth
May 15, 2012
Notice to CPSE of potential eligibility by:
September 1, 2014
Transition Conference convened by:
October 1, 2012
Date child first potentially eligibility for CPSE services
January 2, 2015
Last date for referral to CPSE to ensure eligibility determination before age three
February 14, 2015
Evaluation conducted: Between September 1, 2014 and before 3rd Birthday (allowing time for meeting to be conducted)
CPSE Meeting Prior to May 15, 2015
Last date for a child found eligible for CPSE services to receive EIP services
August 31, 2015
Recommendations forwarded to Board After meeting (recommendations)
How will we ensure that the parents are fully informed and understand the process and timelines?
What can we do to make this process a smooth and seamless one?
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Guiding Questions
Tools/ResourcesDate of Birth
March 1, 2009
1. Date Child First Potentially Eligible for CPSE Services
January 2, 2012
2. Notice to CPSE of potential eligibility by:
September 2, 2011
3. Transition Conference Convened by:
October 1, 2011
4. Last Date for Referral to CPSE to Ensure Eligibility Determination Before Age Three
December 2, 2011
5. Last Date for a Child Found Eligible for CPSE Services to Receive EIP Services
August 31, 2012
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CPSE meetingDetermine Eligibility
Develop IEP
CPSE meetingDetermine Eligibility
Develop IEP
Annual Reviewwithin 1 yr. of IEP
Annual Reviewwithin 1 yr. of IEP
EvaluationEvaluation
Recommendation Implementation of IEP
Recommendation Implementation of IEP
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Within 60 calendar days of receipt of consent
As soon as possible following development of the IEP, but no later than 30 school days from the recommendation of the CPSE and within 60 school days from consent5.
Referral Parents provided list of evaluators
Request consent for evaluation
CPSE Process
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Opportunities/Challenges: First point of entry Asking the right questions Obtaining informed consent
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Referral/Consent
What are the essential questions you ask to gather the information you need to know?
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Guiding Questions
Opportunities/Challenges:
Coordination of evaluation team Timelines Ensuring all components are completed
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Evaluation
How do you determine what components of the eval should be conducted?
How do you determine if the existing information is adequate to determine eligibility? 16
Guiding Questions
Opportunities/Challenges:
Coordination of CPSE Committee to determine:
EligibilityRecommendationIEP Development
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Meeting/Recommendation
How do you determine what programs and services are appropriate for the children to attain their annual goals?
How do you consider the full continuum of services?
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Guiding Questions