School Board Update May 2019: Special Education Developments in Oregon
Stay informed about the latest updates in Oregon's special education sector, including changes in eligibility criteria, budget impacts, and staffing needs to support students effectively.
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School Board Update Heidi Schafer Special Education Director May 2019
2 Oregon Law Chapter 25/HB 4067 Developmental Delay Eligibility Criteria Budget Impact Youth Transition Program Indian Education Intended Outcomes/ Agenda
Oregon Law Chapter 25: Developmental Delay will be added as the 11th school age category special education eligibility July 1, 2109 HB 4067
4 Developmental Delay of 1.5 SD below mean (or more) in two areas: communication, adaptive, physical, social/emotional, cognitive Eligibility Criteria Must have adverse impact & need SPED services.
90% of all child born in Oregon are being screened using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires. This is done through well child and clinic visits. 5 Early Identification We know early intervention works! Students are starting Kindergarten with an educational foundation through private preschool programs, public preschool programs, Head Start, or Early Childhood Special Education. Students are being pre-identified. The are enrolling in Kindergarten with a school-age eligibility.
7 Total Students enrolled at RSD 995 (13.25% special education students) 2017-2018: 123 Current Students: 132 Projecting next year to be an increase of 22; increasing numbers to 152 What: The Special Education Department is asking for additional staffing to support the needs of our current students as well as the incoming students 1 additional teacher Reinstate the 1.0 FTE that was riffed 2 additional IAs Special Education Staffing
Why: 8 Increase in high cost students, increase in special education students We need to have the appropriate level of staffing to ensure students has access to Free and Appropriate Public Education, to avoid a Lawsuit, to avoid injury of staff and students, and to comply with the law. Special Education services cannot be budget- driven. Special Education services are determined based on student need. Special Education Staffing Example: We have 7 potential high-cost students next year; It can cost up to $700,000 to send these students to a special school. We will save $490,000 by serving the students here, with the recommended staffing noted above.
10 Mission Statement: Future Projects: Native Voices A safe haven to enhance our culture while continuing to learn about our heritage through trips, storytelling, projects and native education. Native Plant Labyrinth Stepping Stones Display Window in YTP Display in Commons Mural by Food Wall Food Wall
Youth Transition Program
12 Business Certified CTE YTP Program Provides access to federal funds to support our Business Program Building skills for better outcomes after high school Youth Transition Program Good News Enhances our programs through job development, employment skill-building, job coaching, and case management Provides access to resources and conferences so curriculum and instruction is relevant to current job market Partnership with Vocational Rehabilitation Annual Business Advisory Board Meetings Collaboration with local businesses, agencies, and stakeholders If a special education student completes 1 CTE course during high school their graduation rate increases by 25%.
13 Good News Board Chair: Bob Beal, State Farm Mr. Schafer, Business Teacher Shalana Harrison, YTP Specialist Jeff Schultz, Financial Advisor Melissa Korsmo, Inroads Credit Union Kim Rosian, Inroads Credit Union Chris Chrisdahgren, Discounts and Deals (Clatskanie) Consumer Finance and Economics class is a required course Business Advisory Board Mr. Schafer and Ms. Harrison have some new soft skills to focus on with seniors that focus on successful employment practices
