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Charter Schools and Special Education Compliance. Illinois Special Education Charter Schools Application Rubric April 26, 2013. Charter Schools and Special Education Compliance. Agenda. Introduction Why a rubric? What is included in the rubric?
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Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance Illinois Special Education Charter Schools Application Rubric April 26, 2013
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance Agenda • Introduction • Why a rubric? • What is included in the rubric? • What is expected and most common misunderstandings/errors • Consultation time
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance Why a rubric? • History • Federal concerns • http://www.charterschoolcenter.org/webinar/sea-community-practice-integrating-special-education-key-practices-rubrics-examine-charter-a • Prevention and Accountability
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance What is included in the rubric? Application Process (% Students with Disabilities SD and CS) Child Find Evaluation and Determination of Eligibility Parental Involvement Least Restrictive Environment Individualize Educational Program (IEP) Participation in Assessments (c. Student Achievement) Confidentiality Records Special Education Personnel
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance What is expected and most common misunderstandings/errors • Knowledge about requirements • A clear and plan for provision of services • Clarity regarding roles and responsibilities • Example of misconceptions and most frequent errors
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance How does the rubric work?
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance The Rubric: Revised ISBE Form 34-50B
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance See below ISBE reviewer comments added to this section. Citations to law / regulation
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance See below ISBE reviewer comments added to this section. The comments will fall into three categories: 1. Will not be approvedand must revise the application to address the concern listed. ISBE recommends that the charter review the law, regulations and any ISBE guidance in revising its application.
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance See below ISBE reviewer comments added to this section. The comments will fall into three categories: 2. May beapproved, but would be approved with caution. ISBE highly recommends that the charter address yellow comments and review any applicable law, regulations and ISBE guidance.
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance See below ISBE reviewer comments added to this section. The comments will fall into three categories: 3. Comments include helpful advice and information from the ISBE reviewer.
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance Consultation time
Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. Juana Burchell- jburchel@isbe.net (217) 782-5589