prior written notice (pwn) under the idea
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Prior Written Notice (PWN) Under the IDEA. Presented by Jose Martín , Attorney Richards Lindsay & Martín , L.L.P. Austin, Texas. When is PWN required?. 34 C.F.R. 300.503(a) When ISD proposes, or refuses, to initiate or change identification, evaluation, placement, or provision of a FAPE - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Prior Written Notice (PWN)Under the IDEA
Presented byJose Martín, Attorney
Richards Lindsay & Martín, L.L.P.Austin, Texas
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When is PWN required?
• 34 C.F.R. 300.503(a)
When ISD proposes, or refuses, to initiate or change identification, evaluation, placement, or provision of a FAPE
Also, in revocation of consent situations
And, if ARDC will implement an IEP with which parents disagree
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When is PWN required?
• “Propose” means when the IEPT decides to take the action, or refuse to take an action
PWN not required if an option is considered, but not ultimately acted on
Also, in revocation of consent situations
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When is PWN required?
• PWN required for every IEP change, no matter who initiates the change
• PWN required even if parent agrees to action
• IEP amendments without meetings also require PWN
• And, graduations
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Timeline for PWN
• PWN must be provided five days before a change goes into effect, unless parent waives PWN
• Thus, if parent wants a change to be implemented immediately, they can waive PWN
• Schools should have a waiver form for these cases
• PWN must be provided in native language
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Contents of PWN• Seven elements to PWN:
1. Description of change made or refused2. Explanation of reason for action/refusal3. Data bases for action/refusal4. Statement of receipt of IDEA safeguards5. Sources of info for parents on IDEA6. Options considered and why rejected7. Other relevant factors considered
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Contents of PWN• Why did we not worry about this so much in
the past?
Because USDOE says the IEPT report and minutes can meet the PWN requirement, we tended to rely on the ARD paperwork
But, does it really contain the 7 elements for every action or refusal?... Probably not
So, states have re-emphasized PWN
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Disagreement Situations
• What if the parents disagree at a meeting?
Follow disagreement process
Provide PWN
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PWN Forms
• Most forms are fine
May want to include date of draft, date PWN provided to parent, and method of transmittal
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Evaluation Scenario• 2nd-grade student is in a tiered reading intervention program, doing well• Now is struggling less in classes, not failing, but mom is still concerned• Student’s reading scores improving• Parent indicates she wants sp ed evaluation• Staff proceed to Referral Conference• At conference, staff review progress data• Staff recommend continued interventions
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Evaluation Scenario• Staff do not think evaluation required• Parent wants evaluation “in case progress slows and he might need sp ed”• Staff decide to deny evaluation
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Evaluation Scenario
What is action proposed/refused?
District denies IDEA initial evaluation at present time
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Evaluation Scenario
Reasons why action proposed/refused
• Progress data shows improvement in reading• Student no longer failing• Teachers report good response to interventions
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Evaluation Scenario
Other options considered
• Proceed with interventions• Continue interventions during evaluation• Proceed with evaluation
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Evaluation Scenario
Bases for action/refusal
• Reading intervention progress data• Teacher reports• Classroom grades
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Evaluation Scenario
Other factors
• Parent request for eval based on possibility student’s progress might slow to point he might need sp ed, rather than current circumstances
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Evaluation Scenario 2• 3rd-grade student is struggling in reading, writing• Also struggling with classroom grades• Problem is of recent nature, student’s attitude has changed, possible family problems• Parent asks about testing• Staff proceed to Referral Conference• At conference, staff review progress data• Staff discuss available interventions• Staff recommend trying interventions first
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Evaluation Scenario
What is action proposed/refused?
District denies IDEA initial evaluation at present time to attempt interventions for a grading period and reconsider at that time
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Evaluation Scenario
Reasons why action proposed/refused
• To attempt interventions for 6 weeks• No suspicion of disability at this time
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Evaluation Scenario
Other options considered
• Proceed with interventions• Continue interventions during evaluation• Proceed with evaluation
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Evaluation Scenario
Bases for action/refusal
• Teacher reports• Classroom grades• Counselor input
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Evaluation Scenario
Other factors
• Problem of recent nature• Student’s attitude toward school has changed• Teachers do not suspect LD