IEPs, IGPs, ADA, IDEA, EEDA, OSIS, GCDFs, CSARs, EVFs and other 3 and 4 Letter Words: The Joys of Career Facilitatoring 2013 Presentation Sherry R. Williams, Education Associate, SCDE - Office of Student Intervention Services, EEDA Team

Agenda EEDA Updates Career Specialist Information EVFs CSAR IGPs Changes In IEP/IGP Process

Office of Student Intervention Services Dropout, suspension, truancy, Incident Management data 21st Century Program EEDA At Risk Students Career Specialists IGPs Safe Schools Alternative Schools

EVFs Flex Proviso 43.205 cancelled Every district funded 500:1 vs 300:1

CSAR Due for every school serving 6th – 12th grade Even if they are not funded for CDF 2 report periods January 10, 2014 for August –December 2013 June 6, 2014 for January – June 2014 Links sent 1st week of December to career specialists

New staff? Are you getting the flow of information you need? Career Specialist 101 video on ETV Streamline

IGP/IEP Process Changes

Knowledge Check The EEDA requires an IGP for all students in grades 8 – 12. True False http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/x9xsBrRaRA8bNgb

Knowledge Check Students diagnosed with PMD may be removed from the IGP system so as not to affect the 100% completion rate. True False http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/U2PIs3utsMfa5pG

Knowledge Check The guidance counselor should lead IEPs since they have to lead the IGP. True False http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/j5dTc85aOzWZCnT

Knowledge Check The IEP and IGP have similar goals. Which is not a component of both the IEP and IGP: Assessments (formal and informal) SC Career Clusters Graduation/certification/diploma requirements Employment/training/independent living goals All of the above None of the above http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/KaeZNroq3sRp5Vt

Time for a Change IDEA legislation changes No longer use PMD, TMD classifications New language New EEDA IGP Success Planner tool No longer “removing” PMD students from system so as not to affect 100% participation

EEDA Requirements All students must complete an IGP 59-59-140 IGP will align career goals and student’s course of study 59-59-20 IGP must incorporate provisions of student’s IEP when appropriate IGP must be approved by certified guidance counselor, student, and student’s parent, guardian or designee

IGPs and Students with Disabilities No discrimination Awareness of legislation, students Communication/collaboration Consideration of IEP, 504 accommodations (if appropriate) Integration of IGP goals (academic/career) during IEP, 504, transition discussions

Scope Of Practice Guidance Counselors attend and lead the IGP and attend (not lead) the IEP Career Specialist should always defer to the Guidance Counselor when the activity is not within their scope of practice (academic issues, counseling) Career Specialists are minimally involved in the IGP/IEP process to share information related to career exploration

IEP Process for Transition Step II: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance as determined by appropriate assessments Step III: Transition Services Accommodations Modifications Step IV: Measurable Annual Goals Step I: Measurable Post-secondary Goals Includes: Courses of study Instruction Related services Community experiences Employment and other post- school adult living objectives Accommodations/Modifications When appropriate: Daily living skills Functional vocational evaluation based on that address Age-appropriate transition assessments Training/Education Employment Independent Living Skills – when appropriate

Transition Assessment  Address Three Areas  Time Allotment: 1 minute Materials: None Facilitators Notes: “Transition assessment should address three areas: employment, education and training, and as necessary independent living.” Independent Living Employment Education/ Training

Guiding Questions (Colorado DPI, 2005) Where is the individual presently? Where is the individual going? How do we get the individual there? (Colorado DPI, 2005) Time Allotment: 1 minute Materials: None Facilitators Notes: “Transition assessment is an individualized process designed to answer three broad questions about a person.” [read slide]

New Process Attend IEP Note information discussed Create IGP Attendees Cluster Major Courses Life goal Create IGP If you have a tablet – create IGP in IEP meeting If you don’t have mobile technology use the paper IGP to create your IGP then go to your office and enter it in the system No need to have another meeting No need to get signatures (already have them on IEP)

Online IEP/IGP Resources IGP Guidelines IEP/IGP Guidelines Paper IGP Counselor’s IGP Video

Human Resources District Special Education Teachers Guidance Counselors District Professionals State Office of Exceptional Children Staff EEDA staff

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Sherry R. Williams srwillia@ed.sc.gov 803-734-6267 Contact Sherry R. Williams srwillia@ed.sc.gov 803-734-6267