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Student Evaluation Advisory

Student Evaluation Advisory. October 21, 2009. Purpose.

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Student Evaluation Advisory

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  1. Student Evaluation Advisory October 21, 2009

  2. Purpose The purpose for Region 4 sponsored advisory committees is to receive current national, state, regional, and local information on issues related to student evaluation, identify trends and issues affecting your district/campus, provide feedback on services, and network with other professionals.

  3. Membership • Advisory members employed by their Local Education Agencies (LEA) and are designated by their Superintendent or Special Education Director • LEA’s are represented by one staff member with experience in the assigned advisory focus and purpose for special education and related services • Due to limited space and resource availability, we ask that only the designated representative from the district or charter attend these meetings

  4. Responsibilities of Advisory Members • Provide recommendations and suggestions to Region 4 ESC staff regarding best practices in delivering special education services and providing professional development • Assist in facilitation of advisory committee projects and services • Attend scheduled meetings throughout the year • Share information with others in their LEAs and colleagues in other surrounding LEAs/regions • Provide support to Region 4 ESC staff in establishing linkages to educational resources, child serving agencies, and community organizations

  5. The goal of the Region 4 Special Education Department is to be district’s number one choice for products and services

  6. Region 4 Services • Technical Assistance • Customized Services • Partner with districts to provide training • Create products to meet the needs of the customer

  7. Region 4 ESCStudent Evaluation Core Team • Amy Doolan, LSSP • Clynita Grafenreed, LSSP • Donna Black, LSSP • Gayla Lutz, SLP • Linda Hall, Diagnostician

  8. Advisory Meetings

  9. WIKI • Access the materials presented at the Student Evaluation Advisory meetings at http://r4evaluation-psycservicesadvisory.wikispaces.com/

  10. Review of State Information

  11. SPP Information • Dates to remember • Reasons for noncompliance

  12. SPP 11 Data 2009-2010

  13. SPP 12 Data 2009-2010

  14. Dispute Resolution Data • Summary of Region 4 data • District Reports

  15. 2010 Parent Survey Responses • Review Parent Survey Responses

  16. 2010 Statewide Systemic Issues of Noncompliance • Review and discuss handout

  17. Statewide Evaluation Network Survey • Compare state and regional data • Review training needs • Identify additional needs

  18. ECI MOU • Review handout • http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/guidance/keet.html

  19. State Assessment Update • Letter dated October 15, 2010 • Description of assessment model • Assessment Attributes

  20. Review of National Information • USDE Q&A Document • OSEP Letters • NASP Position Statement

  21. Resources Provided • Special Education Quick Reference Guide • Avoiding Predetermination and Other Legal Pitfalls • What to do When • Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses Models for Identifying SLD • 212⁰ • FISH

  22. Review of Recent Due Process Decisions

  23. The Role of the Interpreter within the Public School and Special Education Context • This training focuses on the essential foundations of interpreting with specific application to the role of the interpreter within the public school and special education context. • Day 1 includes the basics of interpreting, including the primary goals and functions of the interpreter, the modes of interpreting, and the interpreter’s standards for professional behavior. • Day 2 will provide an overview of best practices for facilitating the interpreted session, the history of and legal precedence for special education as related to limited English proficiency, and a review of technical terminology. •  The training is not only for Spanish interpreters, it is appropriate for all bilingual staff.  This comprehensive training will help build capacity for the different languages present in and unique to your district. •  Session ID: 666828 • Date: 11/2/10 & 11/9/10

  24. Upcoming Conferences • HOUMET – November 18-20, 2010 • SWEP – February 21-23, 2011 • TEDA – April 7-9, 2011

  25. Region 4 Education Service Center Special Education Solutions 7145 West Tidwell Houston, TX 77092-2096 (713) 462-7708 (713) 744-6811 (Fax) www.esc4.net

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