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Get in the Game!

Get in the Game!. Become a Surrogate Parent for an Exceptional Student. It takes teamwork to meet the needs of exceptional students. Join the ESE team!. What is a surrogate parent?. A hero!. A person who acts in the interests of an exceptional student in the ESE process, and….

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Get in the Game!

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  1. Get in the Game! Become a Surrogate Parent for an Exceptional Student

  2. It takes teamwork to meet the needs of exceptional students. Join the ESE team!

  3. What is a surrogate parent? A hero! A person who acts in the interests of an exceptional student in the ESE process, and…

  4. A surrogate parent does not take care of the child.A surrogate parent is not financially responsible for the child.

  5. Exceptional Student • A student who has special educational needs and is eligible to receive ESE services. • A student who has a disability or a student who is gifted.

  6. A surrogate parent is needed • If the child’s parent is unknown or cannot be located (including unaccompanied homeless children), or • If the child is a ward of the state (such as children who live in group foster care; youth in juvenile justice facilities)

  7. Surrogate Parent Duties • Participate in the ESE process • Help make decisions • Help make sure the student’s educational needs are met • Make sure that the student’s rights are protected

  8. Surrogate parents are very important people! Join the ESE team!

  9. You do not have to be an expert to be a great surrogate parent.

  10. IDEA 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act School districts must provide specially designed instruction to meet the individuals needs of students with disabilities.

  11. Special teaching methods and materials Specially trained teachers Assistive technology Accommodations Modifications Behavior plan Speech, OT, PT Special transportation Examples of ESE Services

  12. Become familiar with the child Go to meetings and help make decisions Give consent for ESE services (or refuse to give consent) Ask school to change ESE services Participate in training Role of the Surrogate Parent

  13. Referral

  14. Individual Evaluation

  15. Eligibility Determination

  16. Consent for Placement

  17. Development of First IEP

  18. Participation in the General Curriculum

  19. Accommodations: changes in how students are taught and tested Modifications: changes in what students are taught and tested on

  20. Yearly Development of New IEP

  21. Re-evaluation

  22. Surrogate parents have the same rights in the ESE process as parents have.

  23. Procedural Safeguards/Rights • Receive informed written notice • Participate in planning and decision-making • Give or refuse to give consent

  24. Educational Records • Look at or get a copy of the child’s educational records • Ask for changes to be made in the child’s educational records

  25. Formal Conflict Resolution • Mediation • Formal written complaint to DOE • Due process hearing

  26. Mediation Mediator helps the parent and the school district come to an agreement that satisfies both parties.

  27. Formal Written Complaint to DOE • Parent submits complaint to DOE • About possible violation of IDEA or other law related to ESE • DOE decides on corrective actions

  28. Due Process Hearing • Hearing before administrative law judge (ALJ) • About ESE identification, evaluation, placement, or services (FAPE) • Parties present evidence • Often involves attorneys • Judge decides on corrective actions

  29. Winning Teamwork! • Know the rules of the team • Respect all team members • Listen • Be clear • Be flexible • Find a mutually agreeable solution • Write it down

  30. Steps in Problem Solving • Talk to the right person • Name the problem • Talk about concerns, documentation, what’s already been tried, and how it worked • Listen to all team members • Brainstorm possible solutions • Find a solution team members can agree on • Take a break when needed

  31. FDLRS Help Information Training www.fdlrs.com

  32. For information about disabilities, visitwww.nichcy.org1.800.695.0285

  33. For free publications—Clearinghouse Information Center at DOEwww.myfloridaeducation.com/commhomecicbiscs@fldoe.org1.850.245.0477

  34. This job takes… • Caring • Gathering information • Participating and sharing what you have learned • Listening and asking questions • Focusing on the child

  35. This job takesYOU!Thank you.

  36. Florida Department of EducationBureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services2007This product may be reproduced within the state system of public education in Florida consistent with section 1006.39(2), Florida Statutes. No authorization is granted for distribution or reproduction outside the state system of public education without prior approval in writing.Author: Carmy Greenwood, ConsultantDevelopment Committee: Bambi J. Lockman, Bureau ChiefEileen Amy, Administrator, ESE Program Administration and Quality Assurance Patricia Howell, Program Director, ESE Conflict ResolutionFor more information about surrogate parents for students with exceptionalities and related topics, call:850.245.0476 (Suncom: 205.0476) (Fax: 850.245.0953)To order copies of this or other products, contact the Clearinghouse Information Center: E-mail: cicbiscs@fldoe.orgVoice: 850.245.0477 (Suncom: 205-0477) (Fax: 850.245.0987)

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