Www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Florida CASE Leadership Conference Update on 2014 legislation June 10, 2014.

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What’s new? Implementation and response to Committee Substitute/Senate Bill 1108 (CS/SB during 2013 legislative session) ESE Compliance Issues and Updates Monitoring Dispute Resolution On the horizon – impact of recently passed legislation Caution – All proposed legislation subject to Governor’s approval! 2

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C., Statewide Assessment for Students with Disabilities Revisions approved at November 19 th Board meeting All revisions now effective; link to https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleNo.asp?id=6A- 1.0943 https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleNo.asp?id=6A- 1.0943 3

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. Changes unrelated to CS/SB 1108 - Criteria for approval of unique accommodations is included Allowable, used in the classroom, described on IEP or 504 plan When it is paper-based large print, must include documentation justifying need What didn’t change Criteria for consideration of alternate assessment 4

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. Extraordinary Exemption Allows an IEP team, that must include the parent, to recommend that a student be exempted from participation in statewide standardized assessments if specific “circumstances” or “conditions” exist. Statewide standardized assessments include FCAT 2.0 End of Course exams for U.S. History, Biology 1, Algebra 1, Geometry Florida Alternate Assessment 5

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. “Circumstance” Allowable accommodations are not offered to a student during the current year’s assessment due to technology limitations of the testing administration program As a result, the student’s impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills rather than achievement of benchmarks would be measured 6

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. “Condition” Means an impairment (acquired or longstanding) which affects a student’s ability to communicate in modes deemed acceptable for statewide assessments and as a result would reflect the student’s impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills rather than the student’s achievement of benchmarks being assessed 7

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. Rule also states – “A learning, emotional, behavioral, or significant cognitive disability, or the receipt of services through the homebound or hospitalized program in accordance with Rule 6A-6.03020, F.A.C., is not, in and of itself, an adequate criterion for the granting of an extraordinary exemption.” 8

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. IEP team must submit request to the superintendent no later than 60 calendar days before the 1 st day of the testing administration window Information required for this request is specified in the law and the rule Parents must be provided a copy of their procedural safeguards at the time of the request to superintendent 9

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. Commissioner of Education must make a decision and inform the parent and school district within 30 days of receipt of the request If exemption granted – student’s progress must be measured in accordance with IEP goals If denied, parent may request an expedited due process hearing; hearing must start within 20 school days of this request 10

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.0943, F.A.C What else have we done to implement? Rule 6A-6.03311, F.A.C., revised to address new requirement regarding procedural safeguards Procedural safeguards currently posted include new provision (note: we will be “tweaking”) Content included in SP&P Technical assistance paper on assessment of students with disabilities under revision We will be revising rule again! 11

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.099828, F.A.C. Required by s.1008.3415, F.S.; adopted by the Board in October, 2013 Includes key definitions Center school Emergent Home school Stipulates exception with regard to including some students in the school grade calculations 12

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.099828, F.A.C ESE Center School Specially designed to meet needs of SWDs Unique master identification number All students in attendance in grades K-12 are SWDs Separate day school – all students K-12 are SWDs Home School School in which the student would be enrolled if not enrolled in the ESE center school draft13

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-1.099828, F.A.C ESE center schools may earn a school grade or a school improvement rating Creates exception – the achievement scores and learning gains of a student who has not been enrolled in a public school in the district other than a center school for grades K-12 shall not be included in the calculation of the home school’s grade if the student scores as emergent 14

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-4.0051, F.A.C Revision adopted by the State Board on January 21, 2014 Educators who apply for renewal on, or after, July 1, 2014, must have earned at least 1 college credit or 20 in-service points in the instruction of students with disabilities during the last validity period of the certificate to be renewed and prior to the expiration date of that certificate 15

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-4.0051, F.A.C A passing score earned on specific subject area tests (i.e., ESE, hearing impaired, visually impaired or speech-language impaired), “can count”, if added to certificate National board certification in an Exceptional Needs Specialist subject area satisfies the requirement for the instruction of SWDs for the life of the national certificate (as shown on that certificate) 16

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-4.0051, F.A.C TAP released March 7, 2014 http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document- 6975/dps-2014-12a.pdf http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document- 6975/dps-2014-12a.pdf FDOE will not be approving “a single course” Approval of in-service up to districts; grouped under ESE MIP Gifted courses “don’t count” toward requirement 17

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-4.0051, F.A.C Revision of select PDA to increase to 20 points Introduction to Differentiating Instruction Formative Assessment for Differentiating Instruction Technology Tools for Student Success: An Introduction Technology Tools for Student Success: Assistive Technology Creation of a 20 point ESE foundations course – online and non-facilitated Extensive offerings by many other projects 18

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Changes unrelated to CS/1108 Requirements of CS/HB 465 added IEP teams must consider the language & communication needs of DHH students [not new!] DOE and partners developed a model communication plan which shall be used during IEP development Plan on bureau website – now “fillable!” 19

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Model Communication Plan What are student’s methods to access and use language? How do the parents communicate with the student? What are the student’s expressive and receptive communication skills? Are there physical or cognitive factors? 20

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Model Communication Plan Based on a functional listening evaluation What are the auditory supports needed? How is amplification or AT used? Monitored? What is the student’s skill in utilizing support staff or accommodations? Does the student have the communication necessary to engage in the general education curriculum 21

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Model Communication Plan What are the students opportunities for direct communication with peers and professionals? Direct communication means that the communication occurs person to person not through an additional source (e.g. educational interpreter, captioner) What are the full range of needs (e.g. related services, assemblies, extra curricular, trips)? 22

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Let’s talk Did you attend a Model Communication Training? Have you used the form in an IEP meeting for a student? Any suggestions for form? More training? 23

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Changes unrelated to CS/1108 Updated IDEA provisions regarding Medicaid Prior to accessing public benefits or insurance for 1 st time – obtain written parental consent Information that may be disclosed Purpose of disclosure Agency to which information disclosed Parent understands & agrees that these sources may be accessed to pay for services 24

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Written notice required the 1 st time and annually thereafter Parents cannot be required to sign up for public benefits in order for child to receive FAPE May not require incurring of out-of-pocket costs Parents have the right to withdraw consent to disclose; withdrawal does not relieve district of responsibility to provide required services 25

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Change related to CS/SB 1108 Any IEP meeting related to FAA administration, access points curriculum, placement in an ESE Center Notice of IEP meeting must be provided to parent at least 10 days before Once notice is received by the parent, the 10 days may be waived by parent consent 26

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.03028, F.A.C. Changes related to CS/SB 1108 If a student does not participate in the statewide assessment program as a result of being granted an extraordinary exemption, the district must notify the parents and provide information regarding the implications We will be revising rule again! 27

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.0331, F.A.C. Changes unrelated to CS/SB 1108 Updates language regarding MTSS & RtI Within 20 school days of a school-based team determining (for K-12 students) that Interventions were effective, but require a level of intensity of resources not available in gen. ed. Interventions ineffective – growth not adequate School must request consent to conduct an evaluation, unless other agreement reached 28

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rules Update 6A-6.0331, F.A.C. Change unrelated to CS/SB 1108 Within 20 school days of a parent requesting an evaluation when a disability suspected Obtain written consent OR Provide notice of refusal Applies to preschool, K-12, and PPPSS Parent and school district may agree to another timeline in writing 29

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates 6A-6.0331, F.A.C Change unrelated to CS/SB 1108 School districts must ensure that students suspected of being gifted are evaluated within a reasonable period of time Timeline must be specified in the SP&P, but may not exceed 90 school days that the student is in attendance following receipt of written parental consent 30

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates 6A-6.0331, F.A.C If your SP&P stipulates a timeline beyond 90 school days for gifted evaluations For any student for whom consent for evaluation was obtained on or after March 25, 2014, the new timeline applies, regardless of what your 2013-2014 SP&P may indicate 31

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates 6A-6.0331, F.A.C. Changes related to CS/SB 1108 Parents must consent to instruction in access points curriculum, assessment on the FAA and ESE Center School placement Exception with regard to center school placement – consent not required when placement made due to disciplinary action related to weapons, drugs or infliction of seriously bodily injury (s.1003.57 (1)(h)) 32

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates 6A-6.0331, F.A.C. Changes related to CS/SB 1108 Districts must use state developed forms for consent (#313181, #313182) Districts must make reasonable efforts to obtain consent If parent does not respond to reasonable efforts on the part of the district to obtain parental consent, the district may proceed with the action 33

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates 6A-6.0331, F.A.C Languages available Arabic Chinese Haitian Creole Russian Spanish Tagalog Languages available French Vietnamese Portuguese English Safeguards are available in these same languages 34

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates 6A-6.0331, F.A.C. “Within ten (10) school days of a parent indicating in writing on a consent form … that they do not consent to an action described …, the district must either develop and implement a new placement or instruction and assessment procedures in accordance with a new IEP or must request a due process hearing in accordance with subsection 6A-6.03311(9), F.A.C. During the pendency of a due process hearing or appellate proceeding regarding a due process complaint, the student must remain in the student’s current educational assignment while awaiting the decision of the due process hearing or court proceeding, unless the parent and the district school board agree otherwise.” 35

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Rule Updates 6A-6.03311 Changes related to CS/SB 1108 Requires provision of procedural safeguards to parent when IEP team is recommending that student received extraordinary exemption from state assessment Establishes expedited process when Commissioner denies an extraordinary exemption and parent requests a due process hearing 36

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What is the BPIE? Self assessment tool Designed to identify and prioritize areas of need for inclusive practice Based on best practice literature and peer-reviewed research At district-level, examines leadership and decision-making, instruction and student achievement, communication and collaboration Beginning 2014-15, SPP must reflect goals if district assessment process complete More information available at http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/Uploads/1/docs/BPI E%20DOE%20Approved%2010-01-13.pdf http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/Uploads/1/docs/BPI E%20DOE%20Approved%2010-01-13.pdf

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What is BPIE? BPIE assessment tool revised for use at district-level BPIE district-level assessments have been completed in 9 districts; upcoming completion in 4 additional districts School-level guide in the final review by BEESS Software being developed for school-based use Districts will be trained to facilitate school-based implementation

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. A Shout Out To … Completed districts Bay Nassau Jefferson Okeechobee Flagler St. Johns Miami-Dade Indian River Lee Upcoming Gadsden Washington Gulf Martin 39

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What is BPIE? Uses district team; membership suggested Provides specific indicators and examples of evidence of practice District team evaluates it performance “Not yet” – no evidence “Partially” – some evidence in some schools but not consistent across district “Fully” – clear evidence in place across entire district 40

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What is BPIE? Data-based assessment process Looks at preschool as well as k-12 Examples District provides SWDs with the same school choice options as SWDs w/o disabilities District has key personnel with inclusive practices expertise District data reflect that SWDs receive most of their education in general education classes 41

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What is BPIE? District & school leaders receive ongoing & current information/PD about inclusive education District provides job embedded PD/TA on use of AT to special & general education teachers Information & resources use person 1 st language Variety of tools used to involve family 42

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Noncompliance Identified through 2013-14 Monitoring and Assistance Records reviews for IEP implementation (IPI) and restraint and seclusion (RS) documenting and reporting Noncompliance identified for all RS standards, with more problems associated with the same-day written notification and overall tracking for evidence of the various steps

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Noncompliance Identified through 2013-14 Monitoring and Assistance Noncompliance identified for 5 of the 8 IPI standards, with provision of progress reports being most problematic Evidence of provision of accommodations and supports for school personnel also problematic

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Noncompliance Identified through 2013-14 Self- Assessment Self-assessment for Secondary Transition Age 16 (T16), IPI, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and RS (also Matrix for cost factor discrepancies); Transition Planning – Age 14 for 4 of the 76 districts Noncompliance identified for all standards of T16, IPI, and RS Noncompliance identified for 28 of the 45 standards for DJJ and 4 of the 5 standards for T14

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Noncompliance Identified through 2013-14 Self- Assessment T16 standards with 12 or more of the 76 districts identifying noncompliance: Notice for IEP team meeting Measurable postsecondary goals Transition assessment Measurable annual goals Transition services Course(s) of study

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Noncompliance Identified through 2013-14 Self- Assessment Most problematic area for DJJ (noncompliance for 6 of 31 districts): prior written notice for change of placement or change of FAPE Problematic areas for IPI:  Evidence of provision of services, provision of accommodations and implementation of strategies referenced on IEP  Provision of progress reports

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. A reminder Same day notice “Same day” means “same day” – putting in mail is not sufficient Must include type of restraint (or incident of seclusion) used and any injuries that occurred Must make reasonable efforts to contact parent via phone or email on the date Must obtain signed acknowledgement and maintain documentation 50

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Noncompliance Identified through 2013-14 Self- Assessment Most problematic area for RS: same-day written notification with all required components (18 of 40 districts) Another challenge for RS: clear documentation of the various timelines and requirements

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Words of Wisdom for Self-Assessment Use the detailed instructions from the compliance manual and the GSW as you assess. We do! Apply the “stranger” test to evidence. Would someone outside the school or district find the documentation sufficient? “Defend” your documentation as for a state complaint (clear identifying tabs and notes).

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Why IPI?! Implementation (what actually happens day to day in the student’s educational experience) is what makes the difference in student outcomes. Documentation doesn’t have to be difficult. Some districts have developed tracking systems to simplify the process for their teachers and service providers. We can help with ideas.

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Complaints – 2012-2013 Data Total number of complaint filed = 119 Reports issued = 65 Reports with findings of noncompliance = 35 Withdrawn or dismissed = 51 56

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Complaint Data 2012-2013 Common Issues Top issues IEP development and review IEP implementation Evaluation FBA/BIP At least 5, but < 10 Parent participation Reevaluation Eligibility determination Access to records 57

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Mediation = 2012-2013 data Total number of requests = 96 Held related to due process = 33 Held NOT related to due process = 39 Total number of agreements reached = 47 Related to due process = 18 Not related to due process = 29 58

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Due Process 2012-2013 data Total number of due process filed = 212 Resolution meetings = 61 Settlements reached = 44 Hearings fully adjudicated =12 Withdrawn, dismissed or resolved w/o hearing = 171 59

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. APR data – 2012-2013 % of hearing requests that went to resolution sessions and were resolved Target = 60% Performance = 72.13% % of mediations resulting in agreements Target = 75%-85% Performance = 65.27% 60

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Facilitated IEP New initiative to promote improved resolution closer to where it matters most! Let’s talk Who has been trained as a facilitator? How is going? What system do you have in your district for deploying your skills? What additional help is needed? 61

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. 2014 Legislative Session BSA = 7.4% increase Increase in ESE Guaranteed Increase in 255 cost factor DJJ supplemental allocation = 38.2% increase Learning through Listening = 8.1% increase Family Café = 25% increase FDLRS University Centers = 13.5% increase; creation of a new center CARD = 20% increase Communication Navigator = 25% increase Lauren’s Kids = 660% increase Special Olympics (new project) = $250,000 FSDB = 7.1% increase 62

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/HB 433 “A teacher who holds a professional certificate may use college credits or in-service points earned through training in teaching students of limited English proficiency, or students with disabilities and training in the teaching of reading in excess of 6 semester hours during one certificate validity period toward renewal of the professional certificate during the subsequent validity periods.” 63

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. HB 7031 Repeals all references to 1003.428, F.S. All graduation requirements for all cohorts included in s.1003.4282, F.S. Amends K-12 student and parent rights (s.1002.20, F.S.) makes it clear that language re: “discouraging attendance” of parent at a meeting and accompanying documentation applicable to SWDs only 64

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. HB 7031 Amends Middle Grades law (s.1003.4156, F.S.) High School Graduation law (s.1003.4282, F.S.) Use of select industry certifications for some course substitutions Additional substitutions for PE credit Includes section on cohort transitions to graduation requirements “One pagers” on graduation requirements being updated 65

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/SB 1642 Amends s.1008.22, F.S., to add a section for medically complex children related to exemption from participation in statewide, standardized assessments Medical complexity means a child who, based on medical documentation, is medically fragile and needs intensive care due to a congenital condition or multi- system disease or is technology dependent for activities of daily living; and lacks the capacity to take or perform on a state standardized assessment 66

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/SB 1642 Amends s.1008.22, F.S. (continued) If parent consents and IEP team determines that the child should not be assessed based on medical documentation, then parent may choose One-year exemption approved by superintendent; district must report number annually One- to three-year exemption or permanent exemption approved by Commissioner DOE must conduct rulemaking Requires an annual report to the legislature by DOE; report must reflect data by district 67

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – School Improvement Plans Amends statute regarding school improvement plans to include early warning system for any school that has grade 6, 7 or 8 Includes indicators (attendance, suspension, course failure in ELA or math, level 1 score in ELA or math) If student exhibits 2 or more early warning indicators, school based team must convene to determine appropriate intervention strategies. Parents must receive written notice. 68

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – CAPE Digital Tools Amends law regarding digital materials and CAPE digital tools (s.1003.4203, F.S.) Implications for IEP development Each student’s IEP must identify the “CAPE Digital Tool certificates and CAPE industry certifications that the student seeks to attain before high school graduation.” 69

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship Big Ideas Parent option to customize educational program DOE has overall authority/obligation Scholarship Funding Organizations (SFOs) manage application process, establish student accounts, develop and implement system of payment Fund source is general revenue; amount calculated based on FEFP District’s obligation limited to developing IEP and matrix upon parent request Rights are limited to those that apply to all parentally placed private school students 70

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship Program eligibility Eligible to enroll in K-12 Has a disability (APD definitions of autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, Prader- Willi, spina bifida, in K and “high risk”) + Williams syndrome Has an IEP OR has received diagnosis of a disability from physician or psychologist licensed in the state 71

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship Program prohibitions Enrollment in public school, FSDB, Florida Virtual, developmental research school, charter school, DJJ educational program, Florida Tax Credit or McKay Scholarship Programs Student or student’s parent may not accept any payment, refund or rebate from a provider of services 72

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship Authorized use of program funds Instructional materials, digital devices, AT Curriculum Specialized services (ABA, speech, occupational or physical therapy, listening and spoken language specialist) Tuition and fees for enrollment in private school or eligible post secondary institution Fees for nationally standardized achievement test Contributions to Florida Prepaid College Program 73

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship Terms of program; program remains in force until Prohibited actions occur and Commissioner revokes funding Student either Returns to public school Graduates Turns 22 – whichever occurs first 74

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship School district obligations Complete a matrix that assigns students to one of the pre-2000-01 levels, if parent requests a matrix; timelines stipulated for process Notify the parent of the availability of reevaluation at least every 3 years 75

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship Parent/student responsibilities Annually submit notarized sworn compliance statement Annual renewal to participate Maintain portfolio or records and materials for 2 years and make available to superintendent, if requested 76

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Personal Learning Scholarship Funding Scholarship award amount is based on matrix for support level 3, UNLESS If parent chooses to request and receive an IEP and matrix, the amount will be adjusted For 2014-15, 18.4 million dollars (GR) has been allocated specifically for program; SFO may enroll parents on a “first-come, first-served basis” 77

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Post secondary transition provisions Creates s.1003.5716, F.S., Transition to postsecondary education and career opportunities IEP team must begin process and identify needs for transition services before student attains the age of 14 Consider need for instruction in self-determination and self- advocacy Prepare the student to gradate from high school with a standard diploma with Scholar designation unless parent selects Merit 78

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Post secondary transition provisions Beginning with IEP in effect at age 16 Statement of intent to pursue a Scholar or Merit designation Plan for how the student will meet the standard graduation requirements; outcomes and additional benefits expected by the parent Long term post secondary education and career goals Change in postsecondary goals must be approved by parent; subject to independent review 79

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Graduation Pathways Repeals special diploma law (s.1003.438, F.S.) effective July 1, 2015 Repeal of the law does not apply to SWDs with an IEP in effect on the day the bill becomes law, if IEP contains a statement of intent to receive a special diploma. 80

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Graduation Pathways Applicable for students entering grade nine in 2014-15 Requirement to declare an “intent” to receive a standard diploma or a certificate of completion 81

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Graduation Pathways For students who take the FAA, standard diploma option includes - Combination of course substitutions, assessments, industry certifications, or occupational completion points (OCPs) that meet criteria of State Board rule A portfolio of quantifiable evidence documenting mastery of academic standards through “rigorous metrics” established in rule. May include documentation of work, internships, community service, postsecondary credit. 82

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Graduation Pathways For any SWD when the IEP team determines that mastery of academic and employment competencies is most appropriate pathway Completion of minimum requirements including course credits prescribed in State Board rule Achievement of all annual goals and competencies for academic and employment competencies, industry certification, or OCPs in the student’s transition plan; must be verified by IEP team. Successful employment for 1 semester and payment of minimum wage 83

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Graduation Pathways The transition plan must stipulate academic and employment competencies, industry certifications, OCPs Student, parent, teacher and employer must sign the plan Any change in high graduation option must be approved by parent; subject to independent review. 84

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 – Graduation Pathways Students who meet standard high school diploma requirements may defer the receipt of the diploma if IEP plan includes special education, transition planning, transition services or related services through age 21 Student is enrolled in specific courses Waiver of statewide standardized assessment results by the IEP team must be approved by the parent and is subject to independent review 85

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. CS/CS/SB 850 and Juvenile Justice Education High school equivalency examination Career and professional education (CAPE) Job preparation Secondary education Postsecondary education Virtual education Remediation Transition More! ☺

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Bureau of Exceptional Student Education (BEESS) Parent Services Initiatives Goal: To increase parent and community involvement and engagement in ESE student education.

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What Did We Learn From the 2012-13 Survey? Overall results : 75.6% of Preschool parents reported positively to the 25 item survey. 74.5% of K-12 parents report positively to the 25 item survvey.

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What Did We Learn From the 2012-13 Survey? K-12 Survey by item: Top 4 Items 92.3% of parents reported that the staff respected their cultural heritage 90.6% reported that accommodations and modifications that the student may need were discussed 89.9% reported that written information received was understandable 89.5% reported that the evaluations was written in terms that were easy to understand

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. What Did We Learn From the 2012-13 Survey? Areas of improvement/lowest 4 items: 57.9% of K-12 parents reported that they were offered special assistance (such as childcare) so that they could participate in the IEP meeting 61.0% reported that the school offers a variety of ways to communicate with teachers 64% reported they were given information about organizations that offer support for parents of ESE students 68.7 reported that the school provides information on agencies that can assist my child in the transition from school

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Annual Parent Survey Paper Surveys: Prekindergarten: 1,391 Kindergarten-12 th grade: 10,192 Total: 11,583 Online Surveys Prekindergarten:1,772 Kindergarten-12 th grade:10,339 Total: 12,111 Grand Total= 23,694

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. Parent Services Workgroup Parent Involvement and Engagement Professionals School and District Level Staff Parents Partner Agencies

www.FLDOE.org © 2014, Florida Department of Education. All Rights Reserved. FDLRS Parent Services FDLRS Parent Services provides information, training, and support to districts and families, in order to promote effective parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs. Parent services include assistance in the development of family friendly programs, training and support for services for children with disabilities, and the support of partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement. For more information on Parent services in your area, contact your local FDLRS Associate Center.

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