Review of Special Education Services in PWCS
Comprehensive review of special education services in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) conducted in December 2018, focusing on human capital, compliance, outcomes, budget allocation, family engagement, and more. Recommendations included areas such as multi-tiered support systems, curriculum development, family engagement, and professional learning. Stakeholder input highlighted priorities such as funding, accountability, inclusive practices, and parent engagement. Responding to the recommendations, significant teacher training in evidence-based strategies and programs was provided, addressing various student needs.
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Addressing the Comprehensive Review of Special Education in PWCS December 12, 2018 Dr. Michelle Roper, Director, Office of Special Education Mrs. Rita E. Goss, Associate Superintendent for Student Learning and Accountability 1
Summary of Review Scope The review assessed Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Office of Special Education services in: Human Capital and Training; Compliance and Outcomes; Continuum of Services; Budget and Resource Allocation; Data and Record Keeping; and Family and Community Engagement. 2
Recommendation Areas Reviewed Special Education Categories: Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) Universal Design for Learning Disproportionality Build a System-Wide Culture of Academic Optimism Results Driven Accountability Preschool Students with Disabilities Implement Frameworks for Inclusive Practices with Fidelity Program Placement Viable Curriculum for Students Taking Alternative Assessment Communication Devices Assistive Technology Parent and Family Engagement Progress Monitoring Transportation Post-Secondary Transition Special Education Standards Office of Special Education Organization Professional Learning Special Education Manual School and Central Office Reviews Special Education Fiscal Officer Special Education Funding Model Funding Accountability Coordinated Early Intervening Services Funding 3
Input From Stakeholders Top Priorities Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Input Funding Accountability Special Education Standards Parent and Family Engagement Implement Frameworks for Inclusive Practices with Fidelity Build a System-Wide Culture of Academic Optimism Professionalism PWCS Staff Input MTSS Viable Curriculum for Students Taking the Alternate Assessment Preschool for Students with Disabilities Parent and Family Engagement Communication Devices 4
Recommendation Response Highlights In varying degrees, all 24 recommendations being addressed Over 600 teachers trained in evidence-based reading strategies and programs, including Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, and SRA TeachTown Basics training provided to address student needs in aligned standards of learning TeachTown Social Skills and Equals Math training provided to address social and math needs of students with disabilities 5
Recommendation Response Highlights Rebound program including two teachers and two assistants are in schools to support student needs and provide staff coaching Promoting excellence across the Division, schools implementing research-based programs with positive results highlighted at monthly Special Education Update meetings Level Associates meet with principals to review funding and ensure proper staffing for service delivery Director monitors use of funding and follows up with principals and level associates 6
Response Highlights (continued) Assistive Technology Coordinator position approved for current school year Directors of Special Education and Finance meet regularly to ensure staffing ratios in compliance and aligned with the budget manual Professional development to support improvement of Tier 1 instruction for teachers, leaders, and central office 7
Response Highlights (continued) Support for students in inclusive settings addressed with teaching assistants providing services in the general education setting and accurately reflected in Individualized Education Program Opened two special education preschool classes at Washington Reid in 2018-19 school year Focus groups met and continue to meet to gather feedback on parent communication tools, parent supports and information, and Division and community resources 8
Addressing the Comprehensive Review of Special Education in PWCS December 12, 2018 Dr. Michelle Roper, Director, Office of Special Education Mrs. Rita E. Goss, Associate Superintendent for Student Learning and Accountability 9
