1. Federal and state updates Maase membership meeting
April 12, 2017
Teri L. Chapman, Director MDE OSE

2. Federal Update United States Department of Education (USED)
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

3. “Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools” Webinar Now Available!
The 60 minute webinar, pre-recorded is available on the Office of Innovation and Improvement’s website
Transcript & presentation slides are also be available
OSEP & OCR joint effort to address:
charter school recruitment, application, admission, enrollment/disenrollment, accessibility of facilities and programs, nonacademic and extracurricular activities
LRE for SWD
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Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

4. Public Comment on SPP APR
Indicators 1, 2, 3, 4A/4B,7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
Targets will need to be reset and used in the February 2018 reporting
Public comment open until May 8, 2017
For additional information visit /agency-information-collection-activities-comment-request-idea- part-b-state-performance-plan-spp-and
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

5. OSERS Equity in IDEA Q-&-A Document
The Q & A is a guidance document that includes:
questions and answers on the rule
the standard methodology
remedies
effective and compliance dates
a glossary of terms
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Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

6. MDE Update Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

7. ESSA Plan
MDE’s final ESSA Plan has been submitted to the governor for signature
1% Cap on Assessment
The revised law contains the following changes:
The total number of students assessed using an alternate assessment may not exceed 1% of the total number of students in the state assessed in a subject.
This is a huge change where the 1% cap was based on “proficient” scores, all scores count now.
LEAs that exceed the 1% participation rate could require oversight and monitoring.
Districts are encouraged to share, “Should My Student Take the Alternate Assessment” guide with IEP teams.
Guide will be available on the MAASE Wiki

8. Seclusion/Restraint Guidelines
Selection process ongoing
Writing team will be professionals representing multiple perspectives
Various groups will be sought to obtain feedback and input i.e. SEAC, MAASE, Special Education Task Force, SBE Legislative Committee, etc.
Final Guidelines should be released late summer 2017

9. OSE Updates Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

10. Program Finance John Andrejack, Supervisor
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

11. OSE Information Desk
Data

12. Transition Coordinator Workshop
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Clinton County RESA
Topics include:
Transition grant application
WIOA
SPP 14
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

13. Michigan School for the Deaf
Criteria being developed for placement considerations for students with cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities and behavior challenges
Current psychological evaluation, present level of performance, current Functional Behavioral Assessment, current Behavior Intervention Plan and all data pertaining to its implementation, etc.
Programs are being redesigned to staff for SXI, SCI and MoCI programs
Additional consideration for itinerant service providers for the school
Currently posting for a Dormitory Director
Contract in place with a BCBA for staff training
Schoolwide PBIS training beginning Spring 2017

14. Coming Soon!! Parent Information!
MI Special Education Reform Task Force Report Recommendation #4
Supporting Parents, Guardians, and Educators with more Resources and Options
Family Matters Website for family-friendly educational resources
Fact sheets
Newsletters
Pamphlets
Viewable, printable and downloadable
Special education topics and links to expanded information including MAF, START, MSEMP, and other credible websites
More!

15. MDE Staff Update Office of Special Education
Program Accountability Unit
Jeff Hall, State Complaint Investigator
Former Superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools
Previous supervisor of special education programs
School psychology

16. Emerging and Collaborative Work
Designing a System to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities!!
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education

17. OSE Leadership to meet with ISD Superintendents
Meeting schedule:
Tuesday, May 2 Marquette
Friday, May 5 Big Rapids
Thursday, May 11 Calhoun ISD
Tri-County Alliance was part of the MSISA workgroup

18. Stages of Collaboration
CONTACT
Shared Ideas and Information
COOPERATION
Shared Goals
COORDINATION
Shared Achievement of Goals
COLLABORATION
Shared Resources
CONVERGENCE
Systemic Infrastructure

19. CONTACT Shared Ideas and Information Stages of Collaboration
COOPERATION
Shared Goals
COORDINATION
Shared Achievement of Goals
COLLABORATION
Shared Resources
CONVERGENCE
Systemic Infrastructure
CONTACT
Shared Ideas and Information
INVESTMENT
RISK
BENEFIT

20. COOPERATION Shared Goals Stages of Collaboration INVESTMENT RISK
CONTACT
Shared Ideas and Information
COOPERATION
Shared Goals
COORDINATION
Shared Achievement of Goals
COLLABORATION
Shared Resources
CONVERGENCE
Systemic Infrastructure
COOPERATION
Shared Goals
INVESTMENT
RISK
BENEFIT

21. COORDINATION Shared Achievement of Goals Stages of Collaboration
CONTACT
Shared Ideas and Information
COOPERATION
Shared Goals
COORDINATION
Shared Achievement of Goals
COLLABORATION
Shared Resources
CONVERGENCE
Systemic Infrastructure
COORDINATION
Shared Achievement of Goals
INVESTMENT
RISK
BENEFIT

22. COLLABORATION Shared Resources Stages of Collaboration INVESTMENT RISK
CONTACT
Shared Ideas and Information
COOPERATION
Shared Goals
COORDINATION
Shared Achievement of Goals
COLLABORATION
Shared Resources
CONVERGENCE
Systemic Infrastructure
COLLABORATION
Shared Resources
INVESTMENT
RISK
BENEFIT

23. CONVERGENCE Systemic Infrastructure Stages of Collaboration INVESTMENT
CONTACT
Shared Ideas and Information
COOPERATION
Shared Goals
COORDINATION
Shared Achievement of Goals
COLLABORATION
Shared Resources
CONVERGENCE
Systemic Infrastructure
CONVERGENCE
Systemic Infrastructure
INVESTMENT
RISK
BENEFIT

24. The shared obligation to ensure the a provision of a FAPE
What system(s) is in place to:
1. Ensure that all member districts know the requirements of IDEA?
2. Verify that member districts are implementing the requirements correctly?
3. Support identified areas of improvement

25. “Ensuring” a Provision of a FAPE
Continuum of Enforcement
Proactive Planning
Reactive Response

26. Initiate mutual selection process for Cohort 1 onsite review
CrEAG for sub recipient attached to IDEA flow through grant application
Initiate mutual selection process for Cohort 1 onsite review
Redefine the Transition Coordination and EOSD grant criteria on the Application
MAY 2017
JUNE
2017
FALL 2017
SPRING2018
MAY
2018
FALL 2018
SPP Influence Mapping
Identify the state priority area for system improvement
Meet with LEAs to refine role and responsibility of sub recipient work with LEA
Onsite review with Cohort 1

27. “The worst distance between people is misunderstanding.”
Preliminary Draft
12/7/16
“The worst distance between people is misunderstanding.”
Contact us!
or Call!
OSE Information Line
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Teri L. Chapman, Director
Jan Weckstein, Assistant Director