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Vaughn G. Update

Vaughn G. Update. Idalyn Hauss Deputy Officer for Special Education Debra Y. Barbour Director of Low Incidence and Inclusion November, 2007. History of “Vaughn G.”. 1984 – original complaint filed by MDLC on behalf of a student (Vaughn G.), et al. (Class action suit)

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Vaughn G. Update

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  1. Vaughn G. Update Idalyn Hauss Deputy Officer for Special Education Debra Y. Barbour Director of Low Incidence and Inclusion November, 2007

  2. History of “Vaughn G.” • 1984 – original complaint filed by MDLC on behalf of a student (Vaughn G.), et al. (Class action suit) • Basis for complaint was failure to provide assessments and timely development and implementation of IEPs • 1988 – School district and MDLC entered into the original Consent Decree • 1994 – MSDE became a join defendant in the Decree • 1997 – Long Range Compliance Plan (LRCP) for Special Education became the 1st systemic plan agreed upon by all parties agreed. • LRCP was a 70 page document outlining actions and verifiable and measurable outcomes identifying all senior administrative staff as responsible for implementation • LRCP required broad systemic reform – it was not just a special education issue

  3. 2000 Consent Order • Currently in effect • Appointed Amy Totenberg as Special Master • Set forth 15 ultimate measurable outcomes that replaced the LRCP • The plan became the “Implementation Plan” • Of the original 15 outcomes, 7 outcomes remain in effect

  4. Outcomes Dismissed by Court • Report post-secondary employment (2002) • Participation in vocational programs at same rate as total high school population (2003) • Evaluation Meetings on Time (2002) • IEPs implemented on time (2002) • SETS accuracy (2002) • IDEA Parent Complaint Resolution (2006) • OSEMC IEP Report Card Standards (2006) • OSEMC IEP Content Standards (2002)

  5. Implementation Plan 2007-08Major Components • School completion and exit rates • Discipline • Inclusion • Interruptions in Service • IEP meetings for students designated as “drop-outs”

  6. Outcomes 3 and 4 • BCPSS will increase the rate of school completion for students with disabilities • BCPSS will increase its graduation rate for students with disabilities • Includes maximizing student choice, expanding programs, more students passing HSAs, improving attendance

  7. Outcome 7 • BCPSS will ensure that all students suspended/expelled are done so in accordance with IDEA • Focus is on students not being denied access to their routine daily instructional program as the result of disciplinary action(s) • IEP meetings held when appropriate • Removals are documented consistently in student record

  8. Outcomes 8 and 9 • Students will receive IEP services in regular/combined programs to fullest extent possible • Students will receive IEP services in the school they would attend if they were not disabled • Inclusion Action Plans for each school – part of SIT • IEPs will reflect high standards of quality, individualization, and compliance with legal requirements • Ongoing support to principals to ensure successful implementation of the students’ IEP in the LRE

  9. Outcome 11 • Ensure that all required IEP services are provided without interruption • Implementation of the Prevention Plan Process within required timelines • Document the provision of IEP required services using Encounter Tracker • Supervision of service delivery and performance standards

  10. Outcome 13 • Students with disabilities (14 and above) who are designated as “dropouts” will have an IEP review meeting • Implementation of attendance policy and dropout procedures • Implementation of due diligence requirements for students designated as “dropouts”

  11. How is this plan “different”? • Previous plans focused on establishing institutional mechanisms, development of policies, procedures and guidelines • Main activities were directed to central and area office • Focus and accountability now shifted to the schools, specifically principals and AAOs • Plan activities require follow-up and corrective actions • A primary area of focus for Dr. Alonso

  12. What’s next? • Central Office will continue to provide ongoing communication to schools, monitor progress in meeting outcomes, provide technical assistance and resources, provide appropriate follow-up • Principals and AAOs will implement the plan, monitor, conduct appropriate follow-up, and report progress • Special Master and MSDE will monitor all activities within the plan • BCPSS will maintain systemic documentation and provide quarterly reports to the Court • Court will determine compliance in meeting outcomes based on all available information • BCPSS will achieve substantial compliance in order to request release from some of the outcomes by end of next school year

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