Office of Special Education UPDATES February 6, 2013

WHAT’s NEW? Publications FFY 2011 Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report submitted FFY 2011 Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report submitted Documents can be found at _6598_ ,00.html Documents can be found at _6598_ ,00.html _6598_ ,00.html _6598_ ,00.html 2

WHAT’s NEW? Office of Great Start (OGS/ECE&FS) Part C of IDEA/Early On State Plan/Application: will be accepting comments from February 25-March 26, 2013 Part C of IDEA/Early On State Plan/Application: will be accepting comments from February 25-March 26, 2013 Public hearings to receive oral comments are scheduled for March Public hearings to receive oral comments are scheduled for March Dates and locations are posted on the MDE website Dates and locations are posted on the MDE website 3

WHAT’s NEW? State Assessments Battelle Screener training at Berrien RESA scheduled for February 27 th. Register online: Battelle Screener training at Berrien RESA scheduled for February 27 th. Register online: Spaces are still available! Spaces are still available! 4

WHAT’s COMING? Publications “Making the Most of Early On ® Michigan” “Making the Most of Early On ® Michigan” DVD for parents produced by the DVD for parents produced by the Michigan Alliance for Families Michigan Alliance for Families 5

WHAT’s COMING? Monitoring Data findings were issued in the December CIMS Workbook: two clarifications Data findings were issued in the December CIMS Workbook: two clarifications B-11 data now belong to resident districts B-11 data now belong to resident districts B-12 findings will be issued to resident districts beginning next December B-12 findings will be issued to resident districts beginning next December 6

WHAT’s COMING? Winter Focus Monitoring began Jan. 28th Winter Focus Monitoring began Jan. 28th 24 on-site visits 24 on-site visits 18 desk audits 18 desk audits 4 self-review 4 self-review CIMS Team began monthly conference calls with other North Central states regarding CIMS Team began monthly conference calls with other North Central states regarding verification procedures verification procedures data collection methods data collection methods 7

WHAT’s COMING? Continued focus on reducing significant disproportionality related to disciplinary policies, practices and procedures Continued focus on reducing significant disproportionality related to disciplinary policies, practices and procedures Technical assistance tools are being developed to assist identified districts in improvement efforts Technical assistance tools are being developed to assist identified districts in improvement efforts 8

WHAT’s COMING? Finance PFRs beginning January 2013 will include discussion related to: PFRs beginning January 2013 will include discussion related to: State Aid reimbursement processes State Aid reimbursement processes Reporting expenditures on the SE-4096 Reporting expenditures on the SE-4096 No findings of non-compliance No findings of non-compliance Fall 2013 PFRs may result in findings of non-compliance Fall 2013 PFRs may result in findings of non-compliance 9

WHAT’s COMING? Data Collection CEPI posted updated SE data report based on 2011 child count at: CEPI posted updated SE data report based on 2011 child count at: _30451_ ,00.html _30451_ ,00.html _30451_ ,00.html _30451_ ,00.html Data shown for SPP/APR Indicator B-1: 131 districts met the target graduation rate of greater or equal to 80% for Data shown for SPP/APR Indicator B-1: 131 districts met the target graduation rate of greater or equal to 80% for

WHAT’s COMING? Data shown for SPP/APR Indicator B-2: 428 districts met the target dropout rate of less than 8% for Data shown for SPP/APR Indicator B-2: 428 districts met the target dropout rate of less than 8% for

WHAT’s COMING? A problem was identified while reviewing the reporting requirements for the Federal Arms Report: A problem was identified while reviewing the reporting requirements for the Federal Arms Report: Interpretations have been issued. Interpretations have been issued. READ the written updates for details. READ the written updates for details. Make sure all special education contact information is current in the EEM. Make sure all special education contact information is current in the EEM. 12

DID YOU KNOW? There are several Early Childhood Special Education Resources on the EOT&TA’s website There are several Early Childhood Special Education Resources on the EOT&TA’s website

UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES National Alliance for Medicaid in Education, Inc. (NAME) National Alliance for Medicaid in Education, Inc. (NAME) Annual Conference! Annual Conference! October 8-11, 2013 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel October 8-11, 2013 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Contact Jane Reagan, conference Co-chair at if you’re interested in doing a breakout presentation. Contact Jane Reagan, conference Co-chair at if you’re interested in doing a breakout 14

UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Intermediate Apple Products Workshop: Intermediate Apple Products Workshop: February 8 th in Traverse City February 8 th in Traverse City Literacy Workshop w/ Frances Mary D’Andrea Literacy Workshop w/ Frances Mary D’Andrea March 8 th in Livonia March 8 th in Livonia 15

UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Online training on Online training on Early Childhood Outcomes is still available at: Special Education Child Outcomes data training still available! Special Education Child Outcomes data training still available!

HOT TOPIC Medicaid settlements/payment for school year still in process Medicaid settlements/payment for school year still in process Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Medicaid HMO’s are saying NO to certain out- patient therapies and refer families to schools for services (OT, PT, speech) Medicaid HMO’s are saying NO to certain out- patient therapies and refer families to schools for services (OT, PT, speech) Report anything like this to Jane Reagan Report anything like this to Jane Reagan Some Medicaid procedures codes have changed, effective Some Medicaid procedures codes have changed, effective

UPDATES & REMINDERS ISDs/LEAs data portraits can be reviewed on MI School Data ONE WEEK before the site goes live! ISDs/LEAs data portraits can be reviewed on MI School Data ONE WEEK before the site goes live! Stay tuned for a listserve message including specific information and dates. Stay tuned for a listserve message including specific information and dates. act_data4ss/isdresa_key_contacts_ pdf act_data4ss/isdresa_key_contacts_ pdf act_data4ss/isdresa_key_contacts_ pdf act_data4ss/isdresa_key_contacts_ pdf 18

UPDATES & REMINDERS Medicaid Implementer meetings Medicaid Implementer meetings 1:00– 3:00 PM at Ingham ISD 1:00– 3:00 PM at Ingham ISD March 12 March 12 May 21 May 21 Report all staff changes to Jane Reagan Report all staff changes to Jane Reagan 19

UPDATES & REMINDERS Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Consortium online “First Contact Survey” deadline has been extended to March 1, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Consortium online “First Contact Survey” deadline has been extended to March 1, Remind teachers to take part in this survey! Remind teachers to take part in this survey! If you have any questions contact Joanne Winkelman If you have any questions contact Joanne Winkelman 20

UPDATES & REMINDERS Important MSDS Deadlines Important MSDS Deadlines February 13 – Spring Pupil Membership Count February 13 – Spring Pupil Membership Count February 19 – Spring Early Childhood Collection Certification Deadline February 19 – Spring Early Childhood Collection Certification Deadline March 5 – End of Program (EOP) 2013 Early Childhood Collection opens March 5 – End of Program (EOP) 2013 Early Childhood Collection opens 21

UPDATES & REMINDERS Important MSDS Deadlines Important MSDS Deadlines March 20 – Spring 2013 General Collection Submission Deadline March 20 – Spring 2013 General Collection Submission Deadline March 20 – Audit Deadline for Fall 2012 General Collection March 20 – Audit Deadline for Fall 2012 General Collection March 27 – Spring 2013 General Collection Certification Deadline March 27 – Spring 2013 General Collection Certification Deadline 22

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From The Director’s Desk NASDSE submitted comments to the PARCC Consortium regarding its proposed accommodation plan for read-aloud and use of calculators. NASDSE submitted comments to the PARCC Consortium regarding its proposed accommodation plan for read-aloud and use of calculators. They were very critical of the proposal because: They were very critical of the proposal because: an assessment development should indicate what accommodations invalidate a test question, however an assessment development should indicate what accommodations invalidate a test question, however it is not the role of an assessment development to determine which students are eligible for a specific accommodation it is not the role of an assessment development to determine which students are eligible for a specific accommodation See the accompanying PDF for the NASDSE Comment See the accompanying PDF for the NASDSE Comment 24

From The Director’s Desk DLM Essential Elements DLM Essential Elements All math and ELA elements are posted on the BAA website under “DLM” All math and ELA elements are posted on the BAA website under “DLM” NEW elements will be ready by Summer 2013 NEW elements will be ready by Summer 2013 PROBLEM: The elements don’t go far enough for the Participation/Supported Independence assessment PROBLEM: The elements don’t go far enough for the Participation/Supported Independence assessment Michigan must decide whether to use DLM or develop MI-Access items that align with the Common Core. Michigan must decide whether to use DLM or develop MI-Access items that align with the Common Core. 25

Our Future System: Standards & Assessment 26 Common Core Essential Elements Alternate Assessment

From The Director’s Desk The USED has released student performance data in both reading and mathematics for all schools nationwide for school years , , and The USED has released student performance data in both reading and mathematics for all schools nationwide for school years , , and requirement of the ESEA, as amended requirement of the ESEA, as amended total number of students assessed and total number of students assessed and received a valid score, along with received a valid score, along with the calculated percent of those students who score at or above state grade-level proficiency the calculated percent of those students who score at or above state grade-level proficiency Information on student subgroups at each grade level, along with information on the school as a whole. Information on student subgroups at each grade level, along with information on the school as a whole. releases-school-level-assessment-data-reading-and-math-a releases-school-level-assessment-data-reading-and-math-a releases-school-level-assessment-data-reading-and-math-a releases-school-level-assessment-data-reading-and-math-a 27

From The Director’s Desk The NEW State prototype for the Individualized Family Service Plan! The NEW State prototype for the Individualized Family Service Plan! Scheduled for release the end of February Scheduled for release the end of February Announcement on Early On ® website Announcement on Early On ® website 28

From The Director’s Desk Fall Rule Package Fall Rule Package The report for Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) is anticipated to go to the superintendent’s office within the next couple of weeks The report for Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) is anticipated to go to the superintendent’s office within the next couple of weeks There was not enough support to remove 1832e, so it will remain. There was not enough support to remove 1832e, so it will remain. There will need to be some changes to align MARSE with Michigan law. There will need to be some changes to align MARSE with Michigan law. An ISD work group is working with the OSE to determine the implications on ISD plans and the plan process as well as to make recommendations for the needed changes An ISD work group is working with the OSE to determine the implications on ISD plans and the plan process as well as to make recommendations for the needed changes 29

From The Director’s Desk Licensing And Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires that by December 7, 2013 ALL speech and language providers must be licensed. Licensing And Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires that by December 7, 2013 ALL speech and language providers must be licensed. Those who will be completing the Clinical Fellowship Year can be go through LARA with the “Educational Limited Speech-Language Pathologist License” Those who will be completing the Clinical Fellowship Year can be go through LARA with the “Educational Limited Speech-Language Pathologist License” LARA has this in place to allow for the ASHA route to licensure v. the teacher certification process LARA has this in place to allow for the ASHA route to licensure v. the teacher certification process Questions? Contact Roxanne Balfour at Questions? Contact Roxanne Balfour at 30

From The Director’s Desk Critical Shortage Critical Shortage Legislation allows for the creation of a critical shortage list by MDE Legislation allows for the creation of a critical shortage list by MDE Allows for those who have been retired for at least one year to be rehired Allows for those who have been retired for at least one year to be rehired The list will expire on June 30, The list will expire on June 30, Rehired teachers are exempted from earning limitations for up to three years. Rehired teachers are exempted from earning limitations for up to three years. 31

From The Director’s Desk Audiologist Autism Spectrum Disorder Cognitive Impairment Deaf and Hard of Hearing Early Childhood Special Education Emotional Impairment Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapists Orientation and Mobility Therapists Physical and Other Health Impairment Physical Therapists School Psychologist Speech and Language Impairment Speech and Language Provider Visual Impairment 32 Visit the CEN website FOCUS on Results for more information shortages/ shortages/

From The Director’s Desk Some districts may have multiple data entries for initial IEPs for children transitioning into Part B Some districts may have multiple data entries for initial IEPs for children transitioning into Part B The issue will be addressed in the business rules for monitoring purposes. The issue will be addressed in the business rules for monitoring purposes. 33

From The Director’s Desk There is a need for two SBE (members-at-large) nominees for the SEAC delegates. There is a need for two SBE (members-at-large) nominees for the SEAC delegates. Members-At-Large are individuals who do not represent a specific organization, and Members-At-Large are individuals who do not represent a specific organization, and Who meet the defined member requirements Who meet the defined member requirements Please provide the name and contact information for those who would be willing and able to serve as candidates for SEAC Please provide the name and contact information for those who would be willing and able to serve as candidates for SEAC Lydia Calderón at for more information Lydia Calderón at for more 34

From The Director’s Desk The OSE staff changes The OSE staff changes Dr. Fran Loose, supervisor of the Performance Reporting Unit Dr. Fran Loose, supervisor of the Performance Reporting Unit Cheri Oczepek, coordinator in the Program Accountability Cheri Oczepek, coordinator in the Program Accountability Mary Jo Gruber, coordinator and member of the CIMS team Mary Jo Gruber, coordinator and member of the CIMS team For current job openings, check out For current job openings, check out

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From The Director’s Desk SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! First Annual OSE Fall Forum First Annual OSE Fall Forum November 4 & 5, 2013 November 4 & 5, 2013 NEW Crown Plaza, Lansing NEW Crown Plaza, Lansing 37