1. Bureau of Indian Education Special Education Unit August 27, 2015 11/1/20151

2.  Purpose of Unmet Needs  How to evaluate and determine whether to apply for unmet needs.  How to apply for Unmet Needs  DPA review process

3. ◦ An opportunity to apply for additional Part B funds if the school has an increase in: 1.Increase high needs or 2.10% increase of students with disabilities from the previous year -Schools can apply for only Priority 1 or 2, not both. -School must attach a list of students by NASIS numbers only 3. Unique circumstance (narrative and budget) Schools can apply for only Priority 1 or 2, not both School must attach a list of students by NASIS numbers only

4.  School to Review: 1.Student attrition – SY2014-15 student count versus SY2015-16 student count. 2.Funding received from:  15% ISEP,  Part B Carry-over amounts, and  Current Part B funds/allocation received for SY2015-16 3.Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)  Up to 15% of Part B funds to general education 4.Assess the information and determine whether to apply for Unmet Needs

5.  Complete and sign application by school administrator, business manager and Special Education coordinator/Head teacher.  For Priority 1 and/or Priority 2, attached current student list using NASIS # numbers only.  See Guidelines on where to submit the document. Reminder: DO NOT upload to Native Star as this document will contain students’ personal identifiable information.  Due by Friday in September 11, 2015

6.  Compare child count data from SY2014-15 and current student count.  Evaluate all funds the schools has received.  Review all IEP’s in NASIS (current and locked)  Read and review Unique Circumstances  Notify schools of results and submit FDD request

7.  Connie Albert ◦ Connie.Albert@bie.edu Connie.Albert@bie.edu ◦ 505-563-5180  Laura Tsosie ◦ Laura.Tsosie@bie.edu Laura.Tsosie@bie.edu ◦ 505-563-5275  Gloria Yepa ◦ Gloria.Yepa@bie.edu Gloria.Yepa@bie.edu ◦ 505-563-5264