© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. From Preschool to Post-School Outcomes: Preparing Florida's Youngest Learner to Become College and Career Ready Prekindergarten Disabilities Contacts’ Meeting Lake Mary Marriott, Lake Mary, FL February 3, 2015

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Revisions to SPP/APR Process The reports submitted February 1, 2014, completed the first SPP/APR cycle Beginning with the SPP/APR submitted February 1, 2015, states were required to submit electronically through the GRADS 360 website. This was the first submission where the SPP and APR were submitted as a single report.

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. New SPP/APR 17 instead of 20 indicators Deleted: Indicator 15: Correction of noncompliance Indicator 16: Complaints resolved within 60 days Indicator 20: timely and accurate data Added: ( Indicator 17) State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Indicator 17 (SSIP) A comprehensive, multi-year State Systemic Improvement Plan, focused on improving results for children and youth with disabilities and their families State identified measureable result (SIMR)

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Florida’s SIMR (State Identified Measureable Result) Federal Uniform Graduation Rate (Indicator 1) State priority is grad rate Targets set in current strategic plan have been revised o “Targets should be the same as targets under Title 1 of ESEA.” (85% or 2% improvement per year)

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Indicators 6, 7, 8, & 12 Results for SPP/APR Submitted February 2015

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Indicator 6: LRE Ages 3-5 Data Targets/Outcomes for Served in settings with typically developing peers: Target- >28% Outcome- 28.3% Target Met Served in separate special education class, separate school or residential facility: Target- <50.3% Outcome- 51.2% Target Not Met

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Indicator 7 Percentages Compared to Targets Outcome A BDI-2 Personal-social Domain Outcome B BDI-2 Communication Domain Outcome C BDI-2 Adaptive Domain SS#1SS#2SS#1SS#2SS#1SS#2 Data (2,875/4,479) 64.2% (8,842/10,917) 81.0% (4,417/6,967) 63.4% (7,406/10,917) 67.8% (2,403/4,475) 53.7% (8,482/10,917) 77.7% Target 63.6%82.4%63.9%68.9%55.4%79.5% Target Met? YesNo

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Indicator 8: Parent Involvement Target for % preschool 75% K-12 Actual Data 73.2% preschool TARGET NOT MET 75.6% K-12 TARGET MET Percent of responding parents reponding positively on 21/25 survey items (preschool) and18/25 survey items (K-12) that schools facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities. Reported separately for preschool SWD and K-12 SWD

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved ESE Parent Survey Roll Out Survey runs February 1- May 31, 2015 Online system- Paper surveys

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved ESE Parent Survey Marketing ● List survey link on district website ● Distribute flyers via list serve ● Automated calls to ESE parents ● Post cards/flyers sent home with students ● Add survey announcement to district and school staff signatures ● Advertise use of computer at school for parents to use ● Display survey flyer in district and school lobby areas

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. ESE Parent Survey Aimee Mallini

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Indicator 12: Timely Transition Target: 100% Outcome: 100%

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates Related to PreK

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Development of Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSP) for Children with Disabilities for Ages 3-5 Rule 6A , F.A.C.

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule 6A , F.A.C. – IFSP Rule Rule background School districts have the option of serving children birth through 2 as a collaborative partner with Early Steps School districts may use an IFSP for a child age 3 through 5 (optional) in lieu of an IEP if the parent consents in writing and parent receives detailed explanation of differences between IFSP and IEP Rule was amended to ensure consistency with Part C changes in federal regulations, Early Steps Policy Handbook, and correct multiple references to other rules Last revised

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule 6A , F.A.C. – IFSP Rule Key components Includes the reference to “an educational component that promotes school readiness and incorporates pre- literacy language and numeracy skills as developmentally appropriate” Adds reference to peer-reviewed research Includes reference to aspects of transition before age 3 Notice to school district for the purpose of child find With parental consent, transmission of information to the school district to ensure continuity of services If used for 3-5 year old, provisions of IEP rule apply related to notice, participants, timelines, accountability

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. General Education Intervention Procedures, Evaluation, Determination of Eligibility … Rule 6A , F.A.C.

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule 6A , F.A.C. Districts must seek parental consent for evaluation when A child age 3 to kindergarten entry age receives a developmental screening through the school district or through FDLRS and based on the results of the screening it is suspected that the child may be a child with a disability in need of special education and related services In these circumstances, consent must be requested within 30 calendar days of the determination, unless other timeline agreed to

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule 6A , F.A.C. When a parent requests an evaluation and there is documentation or evidence that the K-12 student or a child age 3 to kindergarten entry age who is enrolled in a school district operated preschool program may be a student with a disability in need of special education School district must obtain consent within 30 calendar days unless another timeline is agreed to OR Provide notice of refusal

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule 6A , F.A.C. Changes to evaluation timeline beginning Districts must ensure that evaluations are completed within 60 calendar days after the receipt of parent consent for evaluation Days that do not “count” as a “calendar day” School holidays, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break, as adopted by the school board Summer vacation beginning the last of school for students and ending the 1 st day of school for students as adopted by the school board Absences of a student for more that 8 school days in the 60 calendar day period

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates Many other rules were referenced on last month’s topical call. To access your conference call recording via web: Chairperson: Participant: To listen to the recording by phone, dial the replay dial-in number provided below and enter the PIN number. Toll-free: PIN:

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Year in Review Held 6 Regional Child Outcomes Meetings Assisted with VPK-SIS webinar series Sent out Curriculum Survey Updated Interagency Agreements as appropriate Purchased a total of 100 MDS licenses and 8660 ERFs BDI-2 log-ins renewed

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Upcoming Plans Revision of BDI-2 Train the Trainer Workshop-Master Trainer Developing Integrated Therapy Webinars LEA Profiles available online in Spring 2015 One Goal Summer Conference in July 2015

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. From Preschool to Post School Outcomes Ensuring that all of Florida’s students, graduate college and career ready…

© 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Contact Information Janie Register

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