Planning
When should a Data Review for Evaluation Planning (DREP) meeting be scheduled?
Page 16: Before conducting any evaluation or re-evaluation of a child, the public agency must conduct evaluation planning.
Can a student have more than one disability?
Page 50: Yes, a student may be found eligible under more than one eligibility category; however, there is no requirement under IDEA to determine multiple disabilities. The eligibility team should consider the disability category that most accurately describes the students primary handicapping condition.
Who is required to attend IEP meetings?
Page 59: One or both of the child's parents, the child where appropriate, regular education teacher of the child, at least one special education teacher/case manager of the child, the district representative, an individual who can interpret the instructional implications of the evaluation results, related services (ASD Consultant, PT, OT, SLP, etc.), and other individuals invited by the parent or the case manager.
Which placement options on the continuum of services require the involvement of the Special Services Coordinator?
Page 66-67: Instruction in special class; Instruction in special school; Home Instruction; Instruction in hospitals and institutions; and DNQ.
When should a prior written notice be provided to a parent?
Page 43: Prior Written Notice must be provided to the parent within a reasonable period of time before the district proposes to initiate or change, or refuses to initiate or change, the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education to the child.
What Additional Resources are provided as separate documents/resources and are not included in this manual?
Appendix Part C, Page 107: KCSD AT Manual; KCSD Diploma Options; Transition Together/Transition Resource Booklet; KCSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook; ODE HomeSchool Questions and Answers; Great Basin Home School Center; and ODE Charter School Information.
Is an evaluation required when a student's eligibility is terminated and the student is then dismissed from special education?
Page 15: Yes, unless the termination is due to graduation from high school with a regular diploma or exceeding the age of eligibility for a FAPE.
Where is there a Best Practices and Supporting Guidance Document for Writing High-Quality IEPs?
Appendix Part B, Page 106: Best Practices and Supporting Guidance Document is found in Appendix B
How do building personnel know which students must be given additional consideration prior to taking disciplinary action?
Page 77: The Case Manager must ensure that when a student is found eligible for special education or moves in with a current IEP, they are promptly flagged in PowerSchool.
How does IDEA 2004 define “parent”?
Page 55: 1. Biological or adoptive parent of the child; 2. Foster parent of the child; 3. A legal guardian, other than a state agency; 4. An individual acting in the place of a biological or adoptive parent (including a grandparent, stepparent, or other relative) with whom the child lives, or an individual who is legally responsible for the child’s welfare; 5. A surrogate parent who has been appointed in accordance with OAR 581-01502320.
How many Required Forms are included in this manual which are not found in SEAS? Name 3 of them.
Appendix A, Page 105: There are 7 forms in Appendix A that are not found in SEAS.
Are all eligibilities at the elementary level based on the RTI process?
Page 3: No, Response to Intervention is the primary model used to identify a student with a Specific Learning Disability at the elementary level
What is the procedure if a student with an IEP transfers into your school from out of state?
Page 63: Schedule an IEP meeting within 10 school days of a students enrollment to include other building personnel or service providers who will be responsible for implementing the IEP. The IEP team can: 1. Adopt the child’s IEP from the prior school as written; 2. Accepts the IEP with revisions; and MUST 3. Begin the Oregon eligibility process, and 4. Complete a Prior Notice of Special Education Action.
What are the district's responsibilities for home schooled students?
Page 85: The case manager will set up a meeting to discuss the provisions of special services. If the parent elects to seek special education services, the case manager facilitates the evaluation process and IEP development. The case manager will revise the IEP to reflect how services are will be provided or completes a Prior Notice of Special Education to be sent to the parent indicating that the parent stands ready to provide a free appropriate public education to their child. This notice is to be provided annually as long as they remain eligible for services.
Can eligibility be determined without the parent?
Page 50: Yes, the eligibility team may move forward with determining eligibility without the parent in attendance if the parent was provided notice sufficiently in advance to have the opportunity to attend. If the parent has been provided sufficient notice (best practice is 3 documented attempts) and does not attend the eligibility determination meeting the case manager must provide the parent with a copy of the evaluation report and eligibility determination.