Importance of Indicator 11 in Special Education Evaluation Timelines
Indicator 11, part of Child Find, ensures timely evaluation for students eligible for special education services in Massachusetts. Compliance with the outlined timeline is crucial to prevent delays in receiving necessary support. Data collection, calculation, and resources are vital aspects of maintaining compliance. Monitoring and verification by state officials help ensure adherence to federal and state regulations.
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What is Indicator 11 (Child Find)? Indicator 11 collects data to determine whether students receive initial evaluations and whether eligibility for special education is determined within the Massachusetts timeline of 45 school working days. In Massachusetts, evaluations must completed and eligibility must determined within 45 working school days from the date of a parent s written consent, unless the reason for delay meets an exception outlined in IDEA (34 CFR 300.301 (d) and 34 CFR 300.309 (c)). Indicator 11 includes: o Children aged 3 and up o Students who are determined eligible and not eligible for special education services 1 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Why is Indicator 11 important? Indicator 11 ensures that students are evaluated in a timely way so that students who are determined eligible are receiving needed services and supports without unnecessary delay. Schools must comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 34 CFR 300.111 and 300.301 and with Massachusetts regulations, 603 CMR 28.04. Evaluations that are not completed within the required timeline may result in a delay or denial of a free and appropriate public education. 2 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
How is Indicator 11 data collected? Indicator 11 data comes from information submitted by school districts to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Submitted information includes: o Date of parental consent for initial evaluation o Date of eligibility meeting o Whether the student was eligible for services o Disability category o Reasons for delays State monitors review and verify submitted information to determine compliance with state and federal requirements. 3 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
How is Indicator 11 calculated? Indicator 11 is calculated by dividing the number of students with evaluations completed within the required timeline by the total number of students for whom parental consent was received. 100% compliance is required. 4 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Resources MA Child Find Resources, https://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/ta/docs/child- find-resources/ Child Find Self-Assessment (Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center), https://ectacenter.org/topics/earlyid/tools.asp Evaluating School-Aged Children for Disability (Center for Parent Information and Resources), https://www.parentcenterhub.org/evaluation/ 5 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
