1. Amendments to the District ESE Policy and Procedures that outline Virtual education guidelines appear in blue. "The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding." - Leonardo

2. The IEP team includes the following members:  The student’s parent or guardian  The student, as appropriate, and in all meetings that address transition services needs and consideration of postsecondary goals

3.  A school district representative who is qualified to provide or supervise the provision of specially designed instruction and is knowledgeable about the general curriculum and the availability of school district resources  An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of the evaluation results

4.  Other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the student, including related services personnel  At least one Virtual School teacher or representative with expertise regarding Virtual Learning

5. 1.Define & analyze the problem 2.Plan the intervention 3.Implement the plan 4.Evaluate, measure the effectiveness

6. 1. General education intervention procedures and activities a) In order to ensure that lack of academic progress is not due to lack of appropriate instruction, a group of qualified personnel must consider:

7. 1. General education intervention procedures and activities a) In order to ensure that lack of academic progress is not due to lack of appropriate instruction, a group of qualified personnel must consider:

8.  Data that demonstrate that the student was provided well-delivered scientific, research-based instruction and interventions addressing the identified area(s) of concern and delivered by qualified personnel in general education settings; and  Data-based documentation, which was provided to the student's parent(s) or guardian(s), of repeated measures of achievement at reasonable intervals, graphically reflecting the student's response to intervention during instruction

9.  The determination of the group concerning the effects on the student's achievement level of a visual, hearing, motor, intellectual, or emotional/behavioral disability; cultural factors; environmental or economic factors; an irregular pattern of attendance or high mobility rate; classroom behavior; or limited English proficiency

10. b) Documentation based on data derived from a process that assesses the student's response to well-delivered scientific, research-based instruction and interventions including:  Documentation of the specific instructional interventions used; develop and evaluate authentic learning experiences with digital resources to promote student creativity

11.  Documentation that the student's parent(s) or guardian(s) were notified about the state's policies regarding the amount and nature of student performance data that would be collected and the general education services that would be provided; interventions for increasing the student's rate of progress; and the parental or guardian right to request an evaluation

12.  The model, specifying the type and amount of direction including, but not limited to, direct observation, support, training, and classroom and/or virtual instruction  The rationale for using this model

13. The district will submit a plan to the Department of Education for approval before implementation of Rule 6A-4.01761, FAC. The components of the plan must include a description of:

14.  The manner in which the associate will be required to demonstrate competency  The process for monitoring the quality of services; use digital tools and resources to support student success  The process for measuring student progress  Customize and personalize learning activities

15.  Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources  Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

16. IEP implementation and accountability  The school district is responsible for providing special education to students with disabilities in accordance with the students' IEPs.  Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats

17.  Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning  Utilize learning management system to monitor student mastery of goals

18.  Set up a daily, weekly, monthly planner online that explicitly lists goals and objectives for assignments that are measurable  Present information into key components and then monitor the student’s comprehension via Skype and email weekly

19.  Design lessons in a logical sequence yet provide a variety of activities, assessments and resources to provide students with different paths to master the content  Provide positive reinforcement and parental contact (email, phone, online bulletin highlights)

20.  Provide additional resources, webinar demonstrations, discussions, synchronous chats, group projects to promote interaction and provide a network of support that ensures multiple opportunities for student success

21. ESE Guidelines References Individual Educational Plan - 101 - District Wakulla Amended August 2010 http://www2.leon.k12.fl.us/sites/ese/Public%20Documents/October%202011%2 0SPP%20%28Leon%29.pdf http://www.fldoe.org/ese/pdf/QualityIEPs.pdf http://www.cpt.fsu.edu/ese/pdf/T3_list.pdf Amendment proposal and strategies Cassie Tucker Florida State University