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Federal and state updates Maase membership meeting

Get the latest updates on federal and state education programs, rights of students with disabilities in charter schools, public comment on SPP APR, OSERS Equity in IDEA Q&A document, ESSA Plan, Seclusion/Restraint Guidelines, and more.

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Federal and state updates Maase membership meeting

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  1. Federal and state updatesMaase membership meeting Teri L. Chapman, Director MDE OSE April 12, 2017

  2. Federal Update United States Department of Education (USED) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  3. “Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools” Webinar Now Available! • The 60 minute webinar, pre-recorded is available on the Office of Innovation and Improvement’s website • Transcript & presentation slides are also be available • OSEP & OCR joint effort to address: • charter school recruitment, application, admission, enrollment/disenrollment, accessibility of facilities and programs, nonacademic and extracurricular activities • LRE for SWD • https://innovation.ed.gov/?utm_content&utm_medium=email&utm_name&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  4. Public Comment on SPP APR • Indicators 1, 2, 3, 4A/4B,7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 • Targets will need to be reset and used in the February 2018 reporting • Public comment open until May 8, 2017 • For additional information visit https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/08/2017-04475/agency-information-collection-activities-comment-request-idea-part-b-state-performance-plan-spp-and Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  5. OSERS Equity in IDEA Q-&-A Document • The Q & A is a guidance document that includes: • questions and answers on the rule • the standard methodology • remedies • effective and compliance dates • a glossary of terms • https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/index.html?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  6. MDE Update Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  7. ESSA Plan • MDE’s final ESSA Plan has been submitted to the governor for signature • 1% Cap on Assessment • The revised law contains the following changes: • The total number of students assessed using an alternate assessment may not exceed 1% of the total number of students in the state assessed in a subject. • This is a huge change where the 1% cap was based on “proficient” scores, all scores count now. • LEAs that exceed the 1% participation rate could require oversight and monitoring. • Districts are encouraged to share, “Should My Student Take the Alternate Assessment” guide with IEP teams. • Guide will be available on the MAASE Wiki

  8. Seclusion/Restraint Guidelines • Selection process ongoing • Writing team will be 10-12 professionals representing multiple perspectives • Various groups will be sought to obtain feedback and input i.e. SEAC, MAASE, Special Education Task Force, SBE Legislative Committee, etc. • Final Guidelines should be released late summer 2017

  9. OSE Updates Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  10. Program Finance • John Andrejack, Supervisor Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  11. OSE Information Desk • Data 2012-2017

  12. Transition Coordinator Workshop • Wednesday, April 26, 2017 • Clinton County RESA • Topics include: • Transition grant application • WIOA • SPP 14 Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  13. Michigan School for the Deaf • Criteria being developed for placement considerations for students with cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities and behavior challenges • Current psychological evaluation, present level of performance, current Functional Behavioral Assessment, current Behavior Intervention Plan and all data pertaining to its implementation, etc. • Programs are being redesigned to staff for SXI, SCI and MoCI programs • Additional consideration for itinerant service providers for the school • Currently posting for a Dormitory Director • Contract in place with a BCBA for staff training • Schoolwide PBIS training beginning Spring 2017

  14. Coming Soon!! Parent Information! • MI Special Education Reform Task Force Report Recommendation #4 • Supporting Parents, Guardians, and Educators with more Resources and Options • Family Matters Website for family-friendly educational resources • Fact sheets • Newsletters • Pamphlets • Viewable, printable and downloadable • Special education topics and links to expanded information including MAF, START, MSEMP, and other credible websites • More!

  15. MDE Staff Update • Office of Special Education • Program Accountability Unit • Jeff Hall, State Complaint Investigator • Former Superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools • Previous supervisor of special education programs • School psychology

  16. Emerging and Collaborative Work Designing a System to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities!! Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

  17. OSE Leadership to meet with ISD Superintendents • Meeting schedule: • Tuesday, May 2 Marquette • Friday, May 5 Big Rapids • Thursday, May 11 Calhoun ISD • Tri-County Alliance was part of the MSISA workgroup

  18. Stages of Collaboration

  19. Stages of Collaboration • CONTACT • Shared Ideas and Information INVESTMENT RISK BENEFIT

  20. Stages of Collaboration • COOPERATION • Shared Goals INVESTMENT RISK BENEFIT

  21. Stages of Collaboration • COORDINATION • Shared Achievement of Goals INVESTMENT RISK BENEFIT

  22. Stages of Collaboration • COLLABORATION • Shared Resources INVESTMENT RISK BENEFIT

  23. Stages of Collaboration • CONVERGENCE • Systemic Infrastructure INVESTMENT RISK BENEFIT

  24. What system(s) is in place to: The shared obligation to ensure the a provision of a FAPE • 1. Ensure that all member districts know the requirements of IDEA? • 2. Verify that member districts are implementing the requirements correctly? • 3. Support identified areas of improvement

  25. “Ensuring” a Provision of a FAPE Continuum of Enforcement Proactive Planning Reactive Response

  26. CrEAG for sub recipient attached to IDEA flow through grant application Initiate mutual selection process for Cohort 1 onsite review Redefine the Transition Coordination and EOSD grant criteria on the Application MAY 2017 JUNE 2017 FALL 2017 SPRING2018 MAY 2018 FALL 2018 Onsite review with Cohort 1 SPP Influence Mapping Identify the state priority area for system improvement Meet with LEAs to refine role and responsibility of sub recipient work with LEA

  27. Email or Call! “The worst distance between people is misunderstanding.” Contact us! OSE Information Line • 1-888-320-8384 • Monday-Friday • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM mde-ose@michigan.gov Teri L. Chapman, Director • 517-335-0455 • chapmant2@michigan.gov Jan Weckstein, Assistant Director • 517-241-4521 • wecksteinj@michigan.gov

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