Dates/Chairs
For Special Class Programs, the Annual Review dates for meetings are located on the....
District CSE Calendar
What document needs to be revised if there is a change to attendance ahead of the meeting?
The Meeting notice
(If there is no notice, document parent agreement of the excusal or re-schedule)
What should the building team do if there is a concern regarding a student's behavior after unsuccessful interventions?
Submit a request for consult & complete guidance documents from the student services forms.
What should we consider for an ESY recommendation?
Which goal did the student show regression?
How long did it take to recoup the skill?
Did it happen during one break or more than one break?
If parent/guardian input is not available, what should be written?
"Parent did not identify any concerns at this time"
What month should you complete your projections for the next school year?
December
Who chairs ESY recommendations (not special class), more restrictive programs and most additional adult support meetings?
The Director of CSE
When a related service provider is not present, who is expected to report on goals and progress?
The case manager
What does the team need to do if consent is not obtained on the first try?
Team needs to make multiple subsequent attempts to obtain consent
(Mail, email, phone call, home visit, etc)
What form should be used for new or changed recommendations regarding transportation?
Special Transportation Recommendation form
(include in packet!)
What should the needs statement reflect?
Ensure that the needs statement reflect the priority needs of the student and align with recommended goals.
What month should you notify the Director of Student Services for more restrictive, additional adult support, and ESY recommendations?
Late February
What meetings do building administrators usually chair?
Annual reviews
This person needs to be present for re-evaluations, meetings in which initial placement in a special class will be discussed, and for full Committee meetings
School Psych
When should the team communicate with the Director of Student Services and/or TOSA prior to the CSE meeting?
If there are questions about programming, the need for Additional Adult Support, or new special transportation needs
Where can a declassification come from?
The re-evaluation process so we need to follow that via the student services link page
What information should you be sharing at the meeting?
Discuss the student's strengths, progress toward goals, skill-based needs, and management needs. If applicable, share a summary of results from evaluations.
What if we are recommending a change for this year AND preparing for the annual review for next year?
A Program review for this year and an Annual review for next year
(Please ask the building CSE secretary to schedule both meetings and open drafts in both years)
If a draft is opened before the school year dates are set, who will update that on the finalized IEP?
DAO will update the dates
Who needs to be scheduled for all CSE meetings?
A SPED teacher and general ED teacher
Begin assessment for re-evaluations only after the....
Consent is obtained or multiple attempts have been made and documented
Who needs to get a copy of the completed packet (for all meeting types)
The parent/guardian
What needs to be included in the students' present levels?
Clear, observable, data-based and skill based information about what the student can do and is not yet able to do
Most importantly- the CSE needs to make sure our recommendations reflect what?
Least restrictive environment and
"Reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress that is appropriate in light of the child's circumstances"
Who will chair most meetings that involve BOCES services (e.g. TOD)?
Directors
Who needs to be present for a meeting if there is an increase/decrease in service, recommendation for ESY, parents are not in agreement with recommendations, and/or re-evaluations?
Related Service Provider
When speaking with the parent, what should you avoid?
Avoid talking about program changes before the request for consult or TOSA/Director Communication
What form needs to be completed for community based evaluations?
Review of Non-WCSD Evaluation form
How should the request for additional adult support be documented in the IEP?
Use "notation" in the Supplementary Aids and Services section and reflect needs in in the service delivery recommendation box.
For program recommendations: how many hours a week of consultant teacher and resource room should be on the IEP?
At least 3 hours per week, if combined.