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,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,*,*,Special Education & Parents Rights,Agenda,:,6:00,Introduction: Special Education and the New Orleans Educational Landscape,TIERS,6:20,Parents Rights & IDEA,Rachel Stafford,6:45,Enrollment and Special Education,Gabriela Fighetti,7:00,Louisiana Department of Education,Special Education Dispute Resolution Process,Lerone Crayton,7:15,Advocacy Resources Available to Parents,TIERS,Introduction:Special Education & The New Orleans Educational Landscape,Presented by Teams Intervening Early to Reach all Students (TIERS),Provide,P,rofessional,D,evelopment,Coaching,T,echnical,A,ssistance,Help schools expand their capability to improve results for students served by Special Education programs,Who We Are,What We Do,W. Alan Coulter, Ph.D.,Jennifer Maynard, Ph.D.,Charter Schools & Special Education Services,Parents Rights & IDEA,Presented by Rachel Stafford Executive Director, Special Services,Recovery School District,Provide general information regarding special education rights under federal and state law to assist parents in advocating for their child.,IDEA,Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,The federal law that governs special education and related services is the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).,IDEA emphasizes the provision of,F,ree,A,ppropriate,P,ublic,E,ducation (FAPE),IDEA 2004Six Main Principles,Eligibility,Children (birth through the end of the school year in which they turn age 21) with the following disabilities may be eligible for special education:,Mental disability;,Hearing impairments (including deafness);,Speech or language impairments;,Visual impairments (including blindness);,Emotional disturbance;,Physical or Orthopedic impairments;,Autism;,Traumatic brain injury;,Multiple disabilities;,Developmental Delay (3-8);,Other health impairments (e.g., ADHD, Tourettes, HIV);,Specific learning disabilities; or,Deaf-blindness,Evaluations-Consent,Must obtain consent from parent before conducting initial evaluation and before providing initial services.,20 U.S.C. 1414(a)(1)(D); 300.300; Bulletin 1706 301,Special Education,Specially designed instruction, at NO COST TO THE PARENT, designed to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.,Includes: (1) special classroom instruction; (2) special physical education and (3) special vocational education (depending on childs needs).,If child cannot attend school, special education may be delivered at home or in the hospital.,May also include speech-language pathology services, or any other related service, if the service is considered special education rather than a related service under State services.,20 U.S.C. 1401(29); 300.39(a); Bulletin 1706 903,Special Education,Specially designed instruction means adapting the content, delivery, or methodology as appropriate to,(1) address the needs of an eligible child that result from the childs disability; AND,(2) ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the educational standards that apply to all children.,20 U.S.C. 1401 (29); 300.39(b)(3); Bulletin 1706 903,Special Education,Related Services services required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.,Including, but not limited to,20 U.S.C. 1401 (26); 300.34(a); Bulletin 1706 903,Early identification and assessment,Orientation and mobility services,Transportation,Social work services,Speech-language pathology,Medical and school health services,Interpreting services,Counseling,Psychological services,Audiology,Physical and occupational therapy,IEP,Individualized Education Program (IEP) means,“a written statement for each child with a disability that is developed, reviewed and revised.”,20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A); 300.320; Bulletin 1706 320,IEP,An IEP must contain the following information:,Childs disability;,Childs present level of academic achievement and functional performance; and,Measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals.,20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A) and (d)(6); 300.320(a); Bulletin 1706 320,Measurable Annual Goals,The goals should be designed to enable the child to be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum and include the following:,A statement of how the childs progress will be measured.,A statement of when progress reports will be provided.,A statement detailing accommodations needed.,Explanation of the extent, if any, to which child will not participate with nondisabled children in the regular class or activities.,300.320(a)(2); Bulletin 1706 320,IEP Development, Review, and Revision,IEP Review and Revision,Review at least annually to determine if annual goals for the student are being achieved; and,Revise the IEP, as needed, to address,The lack of expected progress towards the childs annual goals,Results of any reevaluation,Information about the student provided to, or by, the parents,The students anticipated needs,During review, regular education teacher must participate in the review and revision of the IEP.,Bulletin 1706 324(A),IEP Team,Required,Optional,Parent/Guardian;,At least one general education teacher (if the child is, or may be participating in the regular education environment),At least one special education teacher,A representative of the school system, who knows about special education, the general curriculum, and the availability of services.,At least one member who can interpret evaluation results.,When appropriate, the student with a disability.,School Psychologist,Social Worker,Occupational Therapist,Speech/Language Therapist,Physical Therapist,Student with a disability,Team Contd,Under IDEA 2004, members of an IEP team may be excused from the meeting only when the parent and the school agree IN WRITING.,If a team member is excused from the meeting, the parent & school must get WRITTEN input before the meeting.,20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(B)-(d)(1)(D); 300.321; Bulletin 1706 321 (E),Least Restrictive Environment(LRE),Students with disabilities must be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent possible; AND,Special classes, separate schooling or other removal of children with disabilities may occur ONLY IF the nature or severity of the disability prevents the education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services.,20 U.S.C. 1412 (a)(5); 300.114(a); Bulletin 1706 114,LRE CONTD,Continuum of Placements - The more the childs education occurs only with other students with disabilities, the more restrictive the placement is.,The school system must try to meet your childs needs in a less restrictive setting with,supplementary aids and services, as well as provide,programmatic supports and modifications,for school personnel.,There is a continuum of placements ranging from a regular education classroom (LRE) to home and hospital instruction (most restrictive).,20 U.S.C. 1412 (a)(5); 300.114, 300.116; Bulletin 1706 114,Discipline,Manifest Determination Review (MDR),Within 10 school days of any decision to change the placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of the code of student conduct.,Notice of discipline action pursuant to MDR must be provided to parents of child with a disability. 300.503(h).,Bulletin 1706 530,Procedural Safeguards,LDOE Parents Rights Handbook is available online!,Please visit rsdcharters.org,For Questions or Concerns, Please Contact:,Executive Director of Special Services,Rachel E. Stafford, Esq.,rachel.stafford,504.373.6200, ext. 20044 (o) 504.717.9628 (m),Enrollment & Special Education,Presented by Gabriela Fighetti,Executive Director of Enrollment,Recovery School District,Louisana Department of Education Special Education Dispute Resolution Process for Parents,Presented by Lerone Crayton,Special Education Specialist, Charter Oversight,Recovery School District,Special Education,Dispute Resolution Processfor Parents,What if my student is not getting the special education services s/he is entitled to?,You have the,right,to voice your concern.,First, try collaborating with your school.,Try working it out with school leaders and teachers. Many concerns can be solved,quickly,at the school level.,Ive tried talking about it with the school now what?,If your concerns are not addressed even after youve talked to your school, you have the option of,filing a complaint with the Louisiana Department of Education,.,4 Steps to Filing a Formal Complaint,If you disagree with the decision, you may request a reconsideration of the findings in writing to LDE within 10 days of receiving the report.,2.,4.,1.,Send a signed, written complaint to LDE and your school via mail, email, or fax. Describe your issues in detail.,The school is given 15 days to respond with a solution.,3.,LDE then has 45 days to launch an investigation and issue a decision to you and to the school.,Who do I contact at the LDE?,Ty Manieri,P.O. Box 94064,Baton Rouge, LA,tyrell.manierila.gov,225.342.3572 (phone)225.342.1197 (fax),For more information about IEP Facilitation or Mediation, visit:,louisianabelieves,Advocacy Resources Available to Parents,Presented by Teams Intervening Early to Reach all Students (TIERS),New Orleans Parent Resource and Advocacy Centers,Thank you!,We encourage you to have refreshments and connect with the presenters and other parents.,Also, dont forget to take our exit survey before you leave. Thank you!,