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Annual IDEIA Consultation Meeting

Learn about the consultation process, determination of funding share, service provision, and dispute resolution for private school students. Get insights on Child Find activities, IDEA proportionate share formula, and services plan development.

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Annual IDEIA Consultation Meeting

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  1. Annual IDEIA Consultation Meeting Parentally-Placed Private School Students March 2018

  2. Consultation process • Child Find process • Determination of proportionate share of IDEIA federal funds • How, where and by whom services will be provided • Procedures regarding disagreements Consultation Topics

  3. Discussions with not-for-profit private school representatives and representatives of parents of parentally-placed private school students prior to making decisions regarding services that will be provided Timely and Meaningful Consultation

  4. Annual consultation meeting • Conduct surveys • Informational/professional development meetings conducted for the 2017-18 school year • Opportunities for DCPS to consult with parents and schools regularly throughout the school year Methods of Consultation

  5. Students suspected of having a disability • Referral • Evaluation • Eligibility determination • Reevaluation • The district is responsible for conducting reevaluations at least once every three years • To determine if student continues to be a student with a disability Child Find Activities

  6. IDEA Proportionate Share Formula Total IDEA Grant Allocation Total # of Eligible Public and Private Students # of Eligible Parentally-Placed Private School Students Total Proportionate Share for Parentally-Placed Private School Students X = • 2017-18 per student = $1,300 • 2018-19 per student = $1,400* • * estimated allocation

  7. Based on information from school consultation meetings and needs survey • Services previously provided: • Speech therapy • Specific instructional materials/ equipment • Specific professional development for teachers • Academic small group instruction focusing on student deficit areas due to disability Supports and Services

  8. Requires a Services Plan • Services Plan describes only the specific special education and/or related services that the district will provide to the child • Services may be provided directly by the district or by a contract with a third party • A representative of the private school must attend the meeting to develop the services plan • Services plan must be developed, reviewed and revised at least annually Direct Services

  9. The proportionate share funds have been expended • The student withdraws from the private school • The parent no longer wants the student to receive services • The student is no longer a student with a disability Services will be provided until…….

  10. IDEA Proportionate Share Turn and Talk How are you currently using IDEA proportionate share funds to meet the needs of your eligible students with disabilities? Which support or service provided by IDEA proportionate share funds is working best at your school? Are there any changes you want to make for the 2018-19 school year?

  11. The district must give private schools and representatives of parents of parentally placed private school students, a genuine opportunity to express views regarding provision of services • After meaningful consultation, the school district makes final decision regarding services • If the district disagrees with the views of the private school officials regarding series, the district will provide a written explanation as to the reasons why • Private school representatives have the right to submit a complaint to Florida Department of Education District Legal Requirements

  12. Intent to Participate Form • Needs Assessment • Affirmation Form Complete and Return

  13. Questions? Feedback?

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