MA Forms & Compliance
MA stands for this is special education.
What is Medical Assistance?
This is the primary online platform used by our district for managing special education documentation.
What is SpEd Forms?
This is the number of days a parent has to respond to a proposed IEP or placement before it is considered accepted.
What is 14 calendar days?
These coaches work closely with teachers to improve classroom instruction, particularly in areas like lesson planning and instructional strategies.
What are Specialized Instructional Coaches?
Specialized Instructional Coaches help teachers analyze this to inform instruction, set goals, and monitor student progress.
What is data?
MA-related information is embedded here in the IEP.
What is the IEP Present Levels, Service Grid, and Accommodations/Modifications (BSP)?
True or False: SpEd Forms automatically saves your work as you enter data.
What is False?
In Minnesota, this is the maximum number of days a school has to complete an initial special education evaluation after receiving parental consent.
What is 30 school days?
This is the growing body of scientific evidence that explains how people learn to read and write, and what best practices are for teaching reading.
This type of data is collected through observations, assessments using words and detailed descriptions, and student work samples to monitor progress and guide instructional changes.
What is qualitative data?
Schools must submit this type of documentation to prove that a service was provided and is eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.
What is service documentation or activity log?
When completing an IEP in SpEd Forms, this feature ensures that all required fields are completed before finalizing the document.
What is the Validation or Compliance Check feature?
When a student with an IEP transfers to a new school district in Minnesota during the school year, the new district must provide comparable services and develop a new IEP within this timeline.
What is within 30 calendar days?
The Minnesota READ Act requires schools to screen students in these grades to identify those at risk of reading difficulties.
What are Kindergarten through 3rd grade?
Teachers use this kind of data, which includes test scores and grades, to measure student academic achievement.
What is quantitative data?
This specific document must be completed and maintained in the student’s file to ensure that all MA-eligible services are properly reimbursed by Medicaid.
What is the Individualized Education Program (IEP) with MA-specific documentation (PCA Care Plan)?
In special education, this plan must be developed by the time a student reaches age 14 and outlines goals and services to prepare the student for life after high school.
What is a Transition Plan?
This is the timeline for notifying parents of the IEP team meeting date in Minnesota, including their right to participate.
What is at least 10 calendar days before the meeting?
The Minnesota READ Act emphasizes the use of this kind of instruction, which is based on scientific research and proven to be effective in teaching reading.
What is evidence-based instruction?
In data-driven instruction, this statistical method is often used to determine the effectiveness of instructional interventions by comparing pre- and post-intervention performance.
What is progress monitoring or data analysis?
Schools must use this tool to calculate the exact amount of time each service provider spends delivering MA-billable services to ensure accurate billing.
What is a time study or time tracking log?
This is the number out of our twelve member districts that currently use SpEd Forms in some capacity.
What is 9?
When a student with an IEP is suspended in Minnesota, the school must conduct a manifestation determination review if the student is removed from their current placement for more than this many days.
What is 10 cumulative school days?
This term refers to the practice of adjusting the content, process, product, or learning environment to meet the diverse needs of students.
What is differentiation?
This type of meeting, often held with coaches and administrators, involves reviewing student data to plan instructional strategies and interventions.
What is a data review meeting or data team meeting?