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Everything You Wanted to Know AboutSupporting School-age Children
Kimberly Rotundo, MEdDiagnostic Educator
Clinical Program Manager
Reading and Literacy Discovery Center
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Objectives
• Review of the laws influencing education and school practice
• ADA and 504 Plans
• IDEA: Obtaining and Working with IEP’s
• Importance of the “Team”
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2015
Every Student
Succeeds Act
(ESSA)
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• Provides ALL students access to education
(expands preschool)
• Requires ‘high academic standards’ to succeed in
college/careers
• States set accountability standards and reporting
structure (test time/high stakes testing)
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• Ensure foster youth have equitable opportunities for academic
achievement and social development
• Ensure maintenance of educational stability (including preschool),
including graduation standards, Special Education, related services,
extracurriculars, and specialized instruction/programs (District of
residence is determined by courts)
• When not possible, must be enrolled with delay of available records
• Provide English learners and parents with language assistance
programs
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Ohio Dept of Education: Foster Care for updateshttps://education.ohio.gov/Topics/District-and-School-Continuous-Improvement/Foster-Care
US Dept of Education: Foster Care Transition Toolkithttps://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/foster-care/youth-transition-toolkit.pdf
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Ohio’s 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee
Districts develop policy/procedures to assess (applies to chartered nonpublic and private schools)
Implement research-based improvement plan for students not on track identifying
specific reading deficiency
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Early-Learning/Third-Grade-
Reading-Guarantee
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Retained 3rd Grade Students
• Provided 90 minutes of reading instruction daily
• District provides alternative providers/tutor list and may pay for services
• Provide differentiated instruction in other subjects
Exemptions to Retention
• <3 yrs English learner
• IEP exemption
• Provided 2-years intervention and previously retained K-3rd grade
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Early-Learning/Third-Grade-
Reading-Guarantee
Ohio’s 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee
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Children with Disabilities provided education services
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~22% ALL School Children
participate in
Special Education Service
6.7 Million School Age
3% Infants/Young Children
~ $11 Billion
(IDEIA funding)
US Dept. of Education: Office of Special Education Programs
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Section 504(Rehabilitation/ADA)
Medical Document of
Physical or Mental Impairment
substantially limiting major life activity
Proposed Education program
provided to
non-disabled?
IDEA
Response to Intervention
Multi-factored Evaluation
Identify Disability
Team Evaluation
Related Services
Individualized Education Plan
(IEP)
Accommodations
Physical Instructional
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973Continuation of Civil Rights Act
"empower individuals with disabilities to maximize education and employment,
self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion and integration into society
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Americans with Disabilities Act
Identifies Modifications and Accommodations for
Students with Disabilities to Provide an
Opportunity to Perform at the Same Level
as their Peers
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Physical or mental
impairment that
‘substantially’ limits
one or more
major life activities
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Examples for 504 Eligibility
• Communicable Diseases
• Temporary disabilities (accident, illness)
• Allergies/Asthma
• Attention difficulties
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: Specially Designed Instruction
Adapting the Content, Methodology or Delivery of
Instruction to Address Unique Needs and
Ensure Access to the General Curriculum
Accommodation
changes how a student accesses information and demonstrates
learning
Modification
changes what a student is expected
to learn
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Appendix D
https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Testing/Accommodations-on-State-
Assessments/OHAccessManual.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Changes in the way materials are presented (Presentation, Response, Timing/Scheduling, Setting)
and/or how learning is demonstrated
• Providing equity to level the playing field
• Reduces or eliminates the effects of the disability
without reducing learning expectations
• May be appropriate for instruction or assessment
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SCENARIO
Child with ADHD has difficulty remembering to bring homework, complete assignments,
or turn homework into teacher
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Assessing Accommodations
• Did the accommodation allow success?
• Does the accommodation promote independence?
• Does the child have the skills to request or advocate for accommodations?
• What are the child/parent/advocate/teacher perception of success?
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Revised 1999
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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1975
Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Public Law 94-142
Required All Public Schools (accepting federal funds) Provide Equal Access to Students with Disabilities
Mandated Evaluations and Educational Plans (IEP’s)
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RTI
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Adversely Affecting Education Performance
Determined by team of “qualified professionals”
Information required from a variety of sources
I.D.E.I.A
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“Some Educational Benefit”
Special Education Law (IDEA) does not require schools to provide “optimal education”, nor ensure
“services to maximize potential”
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Not a PLACE but a SERVICE
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
May not receive federal funding (FAPE) IDEA would not apply
If public school places child with IEP, public school remains responsible for service
Cannot discriminate 504 Plan (Civil Rights)
Usually Provided as Service Plans
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CHARTER SCHOOLSaka Community Schools
Public, tuition-free schools
Independently-operated (non-profit, university, etc.)
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: PLOP
Joan has trouble with reading and writing, which makes her frustrated at school.
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: PLOP
Joan cannot identify words or comprehend information from her grade level textbooks. She is able to write complete sentences when provided spelling assistance and is most cooperative when provided reminders for capitalization and punctuation.
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE:
Goal Driven
Timeframe
How/Context/Action
Measurable
Environment/Where
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE:
Goal DrivenPresent Level: John demonstrates significant attention problems affecting motor control and behaviors that influence his ability to complete classwork.
Given a verbal and visual directive to begin a work task, John will complete the tasks within the allotted time period, 75% of the time.
John will demonstrate on task behavior in the classroom with one visual/verbal prompt during 10 minute monitoring periods.
When participating in an undesired or frustrating classroom task, John will be provided one prompt to utilize identified coping strategies and return to the task for 5 minutes, 95% of the time.
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Action Words
Use words like Avoid
Use Understand
Identify Appreciate
Produce Notice
Answer Be Aware
Respond
Demonstrate
Report
Self-correct
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE:
Supports and ServicesPossible Special Education and Related Services:
____ Speech and Language Therapy ____ Occupational Therapy
____ Physical Therapy ____ Medical/Nurse Services
____ Counseling ____ Psychological Services
____ Transportation ____ Training for Teachers
____ Recreation/Physical Education in a communication device
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: Specially Designed Instruction
Adapting the Content, Methodology or Delivery of
Instruction to Address Unique Needs and
Ensure Access to the General Curriculum
Accommodation
changes how a student accesses information and demonstrates
learning
Modification
changes what a student is expected
to learn
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Section 504(Rehabilitation/ADA)
Medical Document of
Physical or Mental Impairment
substantially limiting major life activity
Proposed Education program
provided to
non-disabled?
IDEA
Response to Intervention
Multi-factored Evaluation
Identify Disability
Team Evaluation
Related Services
Individualized Education Plan
(IEP)
Accommodations
Physical Instructional
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Individualized Education Plan(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
504 Plan (Americans with Disabilities Act)
DescriptionBlueprint (plan) for Special Education program identifying a process of individualized special education and related services to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education
Identifies modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities for Equal Access and Opportunity
Law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) –Federal Education law
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 -Federal Civil Rights law
Who is Eligible
- Students meeting criteria for disabilities categories (13)
- Disability must Adversely Affect Educational Performance and ability to learn in the general curriculum
Physical or mental impairment that ‘substantially’ limits one or more major life activity (i.e. reading, learning, …)
Who Creates the Plan
IEP Members include: -Child and Parent(s)-At least 1 general education teacher-At least 1 special Education teacher-School Psychologist or other specialist to interpret evaluation - District Representative
Team members not specifically identified but “familiar with child, evaluation data, and special service options”
What is in the Plan
State Provided Form listing:- Present Level of academic and
functional performance- Goals - Accommodations - Special Services (length of time) - Accommodations/Modifications- Participation in standardized testing- Amount of time child is included in
general education classes/activities (Least Restrictive Environment)
No Required Standard Form
- Generally lists specific accommodations, supports, or services
- Identifies who provides services and who is responsible for implementation
Parent Notice/Consent
Prior Written Notices for change in services, placement, meetings, or testing“Stay Put” right to keep services in place during dispute
Parent Consent required for evaluationNotify (not specifically in writing) about a ‘significant change’ in placement or service
How often is Plan Reviewed
IEP reviewed at least once a yearRe-evaluation usually every 3-years but determined by team
Vary by stateGenerally reviewed once a year
Resolving DisputesState Education Agency- Mediation- Due ProcessCivil Lawsuit
Office of Civil Rights- Mediation- Impartial HearingLawsuit
Funding/CostsStudents receive services at no chargeStates receive a portion of federal funding for eligible students with active IEP’s
Students receive services at no chargeNo Federal funding sourceIDEA funds cannot be used
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Behavior Intervention Plans
Describes Target Behaviors
Identifies Replacement Behaviors
Notes Antecedents that Evoke Target Behaviors
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: Behavior Intervention Plans
Know the State & School Policies
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: Behavior Intervention Plans
Know the State & School Policies
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Behavior Plans and IEP’s
Removal up to 10 days = No “Change in Placement”
Manifestation Determination (behavior caused by disability)
Request expedited “Due Process” for placement changes
OHIO: up to 45 days in Alternative Setting for weapon, drugs, bodily injury incidents
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Revised 2004
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
ENCOURAGES COOPERATION
BETWEEN PARENT, SURROGATE,
ADVOCATE AND SCHOOLS
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AGENDA
Respect Boundaries
Clarify Rules – Meet EARLY
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Present RELEVANT Facts and Changes
Maintain EVIDENCE
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Failing to make requests in writing
Requesting a related service without
assessment/supports for need
Providing the team with documentation and a list of
concerns PRIOR to meeting
BAGGAGE: Anticipating Negative Outcomes
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Resources
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Resources
Ohio Department of Education www.ode.state.oh.us
Kentucky Department of Education www.kde.state.ky.us
Indiana Department of Education www.doe.in.gov
Office of Civil Rights www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html?src=mr
Wrightslaw www.wrightslaw.com