Special Education Leaders Meeting
Special Education
Leaders Meeting
Friday, September 15, 2023
Today’s Agenda
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Special Education
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Reminders
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New IEP Updates
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General Supervision Updates
From DESE's Educational Vision:
DESE works with districts, schools,
and educators to promote teaching
and learning that is
antiracist,
inclusive, multilingual,
and
multicultural
;
that values and affirms
each and every student and their
families
; and
that creates equitable
opportunities and experiences for all
students,
particularly those who have
been historically underserved
.
DESE's Educational Vision
What principles guide our work?
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All students in
Massachusetts,
particularly
students from
historically underserved
groups and communities
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Culturally and linguistically
sustaining classroom and
school practices
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High expectations with
targeted support
What does that look like in a classroom?
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Special Education Updates
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Who we are
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Providing services in four host agencies
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How we partner with you, the local school districts
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IEP Reconvene/SIEM meetings
Special Education in Institutional
Settings (SEIS)
If you have more questions, please contact:
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Teresa Poteat, SEIS Contract Administrator
TPOTEAT@collaborative.org
413-320-3858
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Antonio Fazio, Associate Director of Program Coordination
AFAZIO@collaborative.org
413-727-5738
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Kate Firlings, School District Liaison Coordinator
KFIRLINGS@collaborative.org
508-439-0986
Regular Updates and Information
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Special Education Bulletin
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Special Education Website (Announcements)
Update Information in the
Directory Administration
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Special Education Leaders Meeting Invites and Memos
IDEA Applications and Budgets
(Fund Codes 240 & 262)
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Resolution Funds/Equitable Services, M3 (NI Districts from 2022-2023), and CCEIS/CEIS
Equitable Services
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Consultation Meetings, Provision of Services, and
Resolution Funds
Data Collection
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Indicator 7- Planning for November, April, and August Submissions
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FY2024
Data Collection
ESY Planning (Transportation)
Reminders: Special Education Leaders
9/15/2023-
Indicator 7 Data Collection Closes
9/29/2023-
Indicator 14 Data Collection Closes
9/30/2023- FY22 IDEA Funds Expire
10/1/2023- Child Count for Parentally Placed and Homeschooled
Children
10/2/2023- IDEA Applications (Fund Codes 240 & 262) Due
11/2023- Indicator 7 Entry/Exit Data Submission
Important Dates: Special Education Leaders
MCAS-Alt Administrator’s Overview
Sessions (webinar)
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October 2023 –
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Friday, November 17, 2023 – noon to 1pm
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Friday, December 15, 2023 – noon to 1pm
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Friday, January 26, 2024 –
11am to noon
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Friday, February 9, 2024 – noon to 1pm
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Friday, March 29, 2024 – noon to 1pm
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April 2024 – TBA
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May 17, 2024 – noon to 1pm
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June 21, 2024 – noon to 1pm
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Reminder that if you are not able to attend, we post
slides and recordings of these
meetings
here
MCAS-Alt Administrator’s Overview
Sessions (webinar)
2023 Fall Administrator’s Overview for the MCAS-Alt
Registration information for this and all the educator trainings available will be
emailed via flyer to all schools and publicized
in
the MCAS-Alt
Newsletter
,
SAS
Update
, and the
MCAS-Alt website
MCAS Competency and Grade-Level Portfolios
Sessions
For students with complex disabilities that have
grade level
skills but cannot demonstrate
their knowledge on the standard MCAS tests.
Special educators are encouraged to bring
their general education colleagues to attend this session.
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Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2022:
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or will reach age 22 during the COVID-19 pandemic
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“services for individuals with disabilities that reached age
22 between March 10, 2020, and September 1, 2023, and
were entitled to special education services up to age 22.”
Agencies Providing Services
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The Department is collaborating with these agencies to expand their adult
services to eligible young adults.
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Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
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Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
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Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (MAICEI)
Of the 2,162 eligible young adults
…we want more to receive these services
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Check the
Security Portal
for a list of eligible young adults
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Go to
DropBox Central – State Performance Plan
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Contact those eligible and their families to share the
link
about the services
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Share the link with local community organizations and ask them to post it, such as at….
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Your social media platforms
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Town's social media platforms
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Parks and Recreation department
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YMCA/YWCA
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Community organizations
Questions: contact Martha at
martha.s.daigle@mass.gov
We need your help!
Families who are interested:
Need to contact the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
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Use
this link
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or the flyers’
QR code to submit their contact information
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FCSN will reach out to each family
OR
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Call FCSN to get more information at
(617) 236-7210
,
(800) 331-0688
Next Steps for Families
New IEP Updates
Training of Trainers for IEP Improvement
Project
Click HERE to Register!
Registration
closes today,
Sept. 15!
Virtual Office Hours
Click HERE to Register!
IEP Technical Guide—Released in Two Sections
IEP Technical Guide
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Section 1 of
updated guide
form is posted for stakeholder
review.
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feedback on Section 1.
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The feedback survey for Section 1 will close on September 1,
2023.
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The final full version will be posted in October.
Additional Resources Coming Soon
Topic-Specific Training
Resources
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Transition Planning
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Dually Identified Learners
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Preparing for a
Team
Meeting
Other Resources
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Family Guide
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Playbook
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Sample Family Letter
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Name of Grant Program:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Part B (IDEA)
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Federal Targeted
- IEP Implementation Project Grant
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Fund Code:
274
*Grant funding is subject to the availability of federal funds. The above
information is currently proposed and is subject to change before
posting.
IEP Implementation Grant Update
General Supervision Update
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A general supervision
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facilitate LEA
adherence to IDEA
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outcomes for children
with disabilities
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New OSEP Guidance Released July 24, 2023
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Coherence Matters!
Imagine a general
supervision system as a
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interlocking gears that
all must operate in
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desired outcomes.
LEA
Determinations
General Supervision
Opportunity
By improving the connection between the
LEA Determinations,
Department
provided
TA, PD,
and special education
improvement planning
, schools and
districts will be able to better align policies,
procedures, practices, and systems to
improve outcomes and opportunities for
students with disabilities.
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Monitoring
General Supervision
Opportunity
By using CHAMP as our monitoring
platform, we can develop a
more streamlined, timely and
collaborative process
of data collection
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This
new and
efficient process
improves
outcomes for children by
ensuring successful implementation of
policies, procedures, and practices.
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General Supervision
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Further integration of data in our
monitoring leading to improved
educational results and functional
outcomes for students.
Public School Monitoring
For LEAs Undergoing a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review
Problem
Resolution
System
General Supervision
Opportunity
Clarify the existing alignments of
policy between PRS and other DESE
units, and with the BSEA to enhance
information sharing and reporting.
Problem Resolution System
Next steps—Areas of Focus
Q&A
The Special Education Leaders Meeting to receive updates on IEPs, general supervision, and DESE's educational vision. Learn about services provided in institutional settings and how to partner with local school districts.
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Special Education Leaders Meeting Friday, September 15, 2023 1
Todays Agenda From DESE's Educational Vision: DESE works with districts, schools, and educators to promote teaching and learning that is antiracist, inclusive, multilingual, and multicultural; that values and affirms each and every student and their families; and that creates equitable opportunities and experiences for all students, particularly those who have been historically underserved. Special Education Updates and Reminders New IEP Updates General Supervision Updates 2
DESE's Educational Vision What principles guide our work? What does that look like in a classroom? All students in Massachusetts, particularly students from historically underserved groups and communities Culturally and linguistically sustaining classroom and school practices High expectations with targeted support All students Are known and valued Learning experiences Are relevant, real-world and interactive Enable students to excel at grade level and beyond Individualized supports Hyperlink to Ed Vision Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 3
Special Education in Institutional Settings (SEIS) Who we are Providing services in four host agencies How we partner with you, the local school districts IEP Reconvene/SIEM meetings
If you have more questions, please contact: Teresa Poteat, SEIS Contract Administrator TPOTEAT@collaborative.org 413-320-3858 Antonio Fazio, Associate Director of Program Coordination AFAZIO@collaborative.org 413-727-5738 Kate Firlings, School District Liaison Coordinator KFIRLINGS@collaborative.org 508-439-0986
Reminders: Special Education Leaders Regular Updates and Information Special Education Bulletin Special Education Website (Announcements) Update Information in the Directory Administration Special Education Leaders Meeting Invites and Memos IDEA Applications and Budgets (Fund Codes 240 & 262) Resolution Funds/Equitable Services, M3 (NI Districts from 2022-2023), and CCEIS/CEIS Equitable Services Consultation Meetings, Provision of Services, and Resolution Funds Data Collection Indicator 7- Planning for November, April, and August Submissions FY2024 Data Collection ESY Planning (Transportation) 7
Important Dates: Special Education Leaders 9/15/2023- Indicator 7 Data Collection Closes 9/29/2023- Indicator 14 Data Collection Closes 9/30/2023- FY22 IDEA Funds Expire 10/1/2023- Child Count for Parentally Placed and Homeschooled Children 10/2/2023- IDEA Applications (Fund Codes 240 & 262) Due 11/2023- Indicator 7 Entry/Exit Data Submission 8
MCAS-Alt Administrators Overview Sessions (webinar) 9 9
October 2023 No Meeting (Due to ToT Sessions) Friday, November 17, 2023 noon to 1pm Friday, December 15, 2023 noon to 1pm Friday, January 26, 2024 11am to noon Friday, February 9, 2024 noon to 1pm Friday, March 29, 2024 noon to 1pm April 2024 TBA May 17, 2024 noon to 1pm June 21, 2024 noon to 1pm Special Special Education Education Leaders Leaders Meetings Meetings 2023 2023- -2024 2024 Reminder that if you are not able to attend, we post slides and recordings of these meetings here 10
MCAS-Alt Administrators Overview Sessions (webinar) 11 11
2023 Fall Administrators Overview for the MCAS-Alt Administrators Overview (choose one date) Date Time Tuesday, September 26 1:30- 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12 9:30- 11:00 a.m. Registration information for this and all the educator trainings available will be emailed via flyer to all schools and publicized in the MCAS-Alt Newsletter, SAS Update, and the MCAS-Alt website 12 12
MCAS Competency and Grade-Level Portfolios Sessions For students with complex disabilities that have grade level skills but cannot demonstrate their knowledge on the standard MCAS tests. Special educators are encouraged to bring their general education colleagues to attend this session. MCAS Competency and Grade-Level Portfolios (choose one date) Date Time Tuesday, September 26 9:30- 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 10 1:00- 2:00 p.m. 13 13
What are Coordinated Pandemic What are Coordinated Pandemic- -Related Transition Services? Transition Services? Related Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2022: To address the needs of individuals with IEPs who reached or will reach age 22 during the COVID-19 pandemic The Commonwealth allocated $10 million for transition services for individuals with disabilities that reached age 22 between March 10, 2020, and September 1, 2023, and were entitled to special education services up to age 22. 14
Agencies Providing Services The Department is collaborating with these agencies to expand their adult services to eligible young adults. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (MAICEI) 15
Of the 2,162 eligible young adults we want more to receive these services 16
We need your help! Check the Security Portal for a list of eligible young adults Go to DropBox Central State Performance Plan Contact those eligible and their families to share the link about the services Flyers are available in multiple languages Share the link with local community organizations and ask them to post it, such as at . Your social media platforms Town's social media platforms Parks and Recreation department YMCA/YWCA Community organizations Questions: contact Martha at martha.s.daigle@mass.gov 17
Next Steps for Families Families who are interested: Need to contact the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) 1. Usethis link, or the flyers QR code to submit their contact information FCSN will reach out to each family OR 1. Call FCSN to get more information at (617) 236-7210, (800) 331-0688 18
New IEP Updates 19 19
Click HERE to Register! Registration closes today, Sept. 15! 20 20
Click HERE to Register! 21 21
IEP Technical GuideReleased in Two Sections Section 1 Section 2 Released on Aug. 3 To be released in early Sept. Includes Vision Statement, Present Levels, Accommodations and Modifications, etc. Will include English Learners, Service Delivery, Transportation, etc. 22
IEP Technical Guide Section 1 of updated guide form is posted for stakeholder review. Section 2 will be posted in early September! A survey has been developed and posted to collect stakeholder feedback on Section 1. The feedback survey for Section 1 will close on September 1, 2023. The final full version will be posted in October. 23
Additional Resources Coming Soon Topic-Specific Training Resources Transition Planning Dually Identified Learners Preparing for a Team Meeting Other Resources Family Guide Playbook Sample Family Letter 24
IEP Implementation Grant Update Name of Grant Program: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA) Federal Targeted - IEP Implementation Project Grant Fund Code: 274 *Grant funding is subject to the availability of federal funds. The above information is currently proposed and is subject to change before posting. 25
States must have a system of general supervision an accountability and support system that monitors local education agencies (LEAs) and assists LEAs to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Primary focus: Educational Results Functional Outcomes 27 27
General Supervision Systems A general supervision system consists of the many mechanisms by which states facilitate LEA adherence to IDEA and improved outcomes for children with disabilities. 28
New OSEP Guidance Released July 24, 2023 State General Supervision Responsibilities under Parts B and C of the IDEA: Monitoring, Technical Assistance and Enforcement Dear Colleague Letter that adds context to the above guidance 29
Coherence Matters! Imagine a general supervision system as a sophisticated machine comprised of many interlocking gears that all must operate in concert to produce the desired outcomes. 30 30
General Supervision Opportunity LEA Determinations By improving the connection between the LEA Determinations, Department provided TA, PD, and special education improvement planning, schools and districts will be able to better align policies, procedures, practices, and systems to improve outcomes and opportunities for students with disabilities. 31
Update LEA Determinations Update LEA Determinations Current Future Special Education Data Driven Rubric Aligned Rubric (Compliance and Outcomes) General- Improvement Planning TA, PD, and Support for Districts Aligned Improvement Planning Aligned TA, PD, and Support (Tiered/Targeted) 32
General Supervision Opportunity Approved Special Education Schools Monitoring By using CHAMP as our monitoring platform, we can develop a more streamlined, timely and collaborative process of data collection. This new and efficient process improves outcomes for children by ensuring successful implementation of policies, procedures, and practices. 33
Approved Special Education Schools Approved Special Education Schools Current Future CHAMP- new comprehensive monitoring platform On-going analysis of Program and Mid-Cycle Review timelines Update website- documents, technical assistance, and procedures Training in cohorts; self- assessment due dates based on-site visit date 34
General Supervision Opportunity - Public School Monitoring Further integration of data in our monitoring leading to improved educational results and functional outcomes for students. 35
Public School Monitoring For LEAs Undergoing a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review Current Future Monitoring will move from the current system into CHAMP No longer tiering Noncompliance addressed through Corrective Action Plans Onsite will be based on key data elements 36
General Supervision Opportunity Clarify the existing alignments of policy between PRS and other DESE units, and with the BSEA to enhance information sharing and reporting. Problem Resolution System 37
Problem Resolution System Current Future Update PRS Procedures Guide Implement new procedures after stakeholder engagement and internal training Update PRS Intake Form 38
Next stepsAreas of Focus Stakeholder Engagement Alignment Data 39
Q&A 40 40
