Program Evaluation Plan Report Board of Education Meeting, 2011 June 9, 2011

Purpose of the Program  IDEA mandates school districts provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with disabilities.  FAPE is based on the child’s needs and strengths to maximize personal potential.  Through the IEP process all stakeholders participate in the development of an individualized program for the child to support him/her in maximizing potential.

Service Delivery Model  Through the Special Education process students are referred, evaluated, and determined eligible for IDEA services.  If determined eligible, an IEP is developed.  For students 16 years or older a Transition Plan is required as a part of this IEP.  Services are designed to meet individual students’ needs.  Special Education services range from the least restrictive placement (Class within a Class) to the most restrictive placement (Self- Contained/Separate Day School).

Program Deployment Status  Services are well deployed.  Deployment of services varies depending upon the individual needs of the student.

Progress Toward Previous Program Goal GOAL: To increase compliance with all IDEA federal and state regulations to 100% RESULTS: During the current cycle, six of the 20 possible indicators were determined non-applicable by the state for all districts. Ten of the 14 applicable indicators were met (71%); four indicators (29%) were not met. * Data reflects information from the school year.

Progress Toward Previous Program Goal GOAL: All students on IEPs are afforded a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). RESULTS: A random sample of IEPs was reviewed. Of the 95 IEPs reviewed, 92% of them contained documentation of progress toward meeting individual goals.

Future Program Goals to be Evaluated  To increase compliance with all IDEA federal and state regulations to 100%.  All students on IEPs are afforded a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Plan for Evaluation Measurable Outcomes Given a random sample of student IEPs, 100% will contain documentation of progress toward meeting individual goals. Development of Standards Based Goal Bank by August All Assistive Technology evaluations are completed within the 60 day evaluation time frame. Increase the number of business partnerships and worksites available for post-secondary activities.

Plan for Evaluation (con’t) Data Collection Methods  Document reviews  Surveys and questionnaires  Random sampling

Next Evaluation Report on June, 2012