Phoenix Schools Airport, Los Nogales, & Moorpark

1. Phoenix SchoolsAirport, Los Nogales, & Moorpark Operations Cabinet Presentation Changes for 2012-13 and a review of the referral process.

2. Introduction of Staff • Regina Reed- Principal • Rob Scheerger- Assistant Principal • Steve Sherry- Clinic Administrator • Dr. Robin Sakakini- School Psychologist

3. Changes to Phoenix • Moorpark now has the same administration and specialists as the other Phoenix sites. • Our goal is to establish good relationships with families and districts. • New additional administrative oversight.

4. Referral process • Phoenix Referral form (Background Information) – use your ISBT to assist in completing the referral • Consent for Parent Release of Information Form (VCOE or District) • Most recent IEP and addendums (if any) to that IEP • At least three months Progress Reports relevant to the social/emotional or behavioral goals from the ISBT • Most recent Psychoeducational Assessment Report, including assessment findings from the ISBT (if placement is made within 3 months of the Triennial due date, the referring district must complete the assessment). • Any current OT, PT, Speech Therapy, and/or medical reports • A Functional Analysis Assessment or Functional Behavioral Analysis, with Behavioral Intervention Plan or Positive Behavior Support Plan • Transcript (including CAHSEE and STAR [including CELDT, if applicable] testing results). Must be updated to include any credits received in residential placement.

5. Type of Students Appropriate for Phoenix • Student meets eligibility criteria as a special education student. In most cases, eligibility will be as a student with Emotional Disturbance, or if another disability, there must be clear documented history of significant emotional issues impacting educational performance. Must have a DSM diagnosis. • Students do not need to have an ED eligibility • Students may have a secondary eligibility of Autism • The ability to benefit from a program which includes a behavioral approach combined with intensive individual and group therapy. • Student is already receiving Intensive Social/Emotional Services (ISES), (at least three months) with an Intensive School-Based Therapist (ISBT).* • In rare circumstances, the IEP team may determine that ISES services may have been provided for less than three months., but a more restrictive setting is needed. Or, in instances of out of SELPA or out of state transfer, this may not apply. • A Functional Analysis Assessment or Functional Behavioral Assessment should have been completed, with a resulting Behavior Plan (BIP or PBSP).

6. Case Conference • Proceed once completed- usually within 2 weeks • Required members • Current district teacher • ISBT • Referring district representative • Appropriate phoenix staff • Questions will be sent in advance for your review • An observation will take place by Phoenix staff if needed. • Effort will be made for an answer within 48 hours of case conference. • A tour will be scheduled if the student is found to be appropriate

7. IEP • Placement IEP is chaired and completed by referring district at Phoenix • A complete IEP needs to be developed (not an addendum) • Sample IEP pages will be posted on SELPA website. • All future (after the initial) IEP’s are chaired by Phoenix • District representation is required at placement IEPs. • Start date at Phoenix is dependent on transportation being arranged.