1. Matrix of Services
Exceptional Student Education/Florida Education Finance Program (ESE/FEFP)

2. Matrix History
1997: Florida Legislature adopted revised ESE/FEFP funding model for statewide implementation, with Matrix of Services as cornerstone of new funding model
1997: Matrix of Services and Matrix of Services Handbook developed
2000: Deleted program cost factors for support Levels 1,2,3
2001: Florida Statutes amended to require completion of Matrix for any student receiving McKay scholarship

3. Matrix History
2001: Best practice for districts to complete Matrix for all students with disabilities in charter schools or DJJ programs whose service levels are above Level 1
2004, 2017, 2015, 2017: Matrix of Services Handbook revised
2007 and 2017: Matrix Training of Trainers was conducted
2011: Legislature passed HB 1255 and next round of revisions started
: Updating of Matrix of Services Handbook and Form

4. Updated 2017 Matrix of Services Handbook
Intended to be used with the Matrix of Services training and as a reference when completing matrices on students.
Each domain described in detail.
Sample services provided.
Q and A document provided for support.
Updated Glossary and Introductory Sections.

5. Updated 2017 Matrix of Services Handbook
5 Domains used to group types of services.
5 Levels used to describe the frequency and intensity of services within each domain.
The total number of points results in a rating of Support Level 1 (251), Support Level 2 (252), Support Level 3 (253), Support Level 4 (254) and Support Level 5 (255).

6. Updated 2017 Matrix of Services Handbook
Matrix of Services is completed using information found in the student’s IEP. It should reflect the individualized services and supports which will be provided to each student as documented by the IEP committee.
Districts must ensure that matrices reflect current services. If services change as a result of an IEP team decision, a new Matrix of Services must be completed.
The Matrix of Services is an official auditable document.

7. Matrix of Services How It Works!
The Matrix of Services is divided into five sections called Domains that are addressed on the IEP. They are:
Curriculum and Learning
Social / Emotional Behavior
Independent Functioning
Health Care
Communication

8. Matrix of Services How It Works!
Each Domain has five levels.
Levels range from Level 1 (lowest) to Level 5 (highest).
Factors used to determine levels are:
Frequency of the service provided
Intensity and duration of the service
provided
In some cases, qualifications of the person
providing the service.

9. Which Students Must Have a Matrix?
ALL ESE students at Support Levels 4 and 5.
McKay Scholarship students.
Please note it is suggested that following students above Level 1 also have a Matrix completed:
Students in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) receiving exceptional education services.
Students enrolled in charter schools who are receiving exceptional education services.

10. Who Completes the Matrix of Services Form?
The matrix must only be completed by someone who has been trained in completing the matrix by a DOE approved Matrix Trainer!