Matrix of Services

1. Matrix of Services Exceptional Student Education/Florida Education Finance Program (ESE/FEFP)

2. Matrix History • 1997: Florida Legislature adopted revised ESE/FEFP funding model for statewide implementation, with Matrix of Services as cornerstone of new funding model • 1997: Matrix of Services and Matrix of Services Handbook developed • 2000: Deleted program cost factors for support Levels 1,2,3 • 2001: Florida Statutes amended to require completion of Matrix for any student receiving McKay scholarship

3. Matrix History • 2001: Best practice for districts to complete Matrix for all students with disabilities in charter schools or DJJ programs whose service levels are above Level 1 • 2004: Matrix of Services Handbook revised • 2007: Matrix Training of Trainers was conducted • 2011: Legislature passed HB 1255 and next round of revisions started • 2011-2012: Updating of Matrix of Services Handbook and Form • 2012: Train-the-Trainers and Updating for Current Matrix Trainers

4. House Bill 1255 • Amended section 1011.62, F.S. Funds for operation of schools, requiring the Department to review and revise descriptions of the services and supports included in the Matrix of services for exceptional students and implement the revisions before the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.

5. Updated 2012 Matrix of Services Handbook • Intended to be used with the Matrix of Services training and as a reference when completing matrices on students. • Each domain described in detail. • Sample services provided. • Q and A document provided for support. • Updated Glossary and Introductory Sections.

6. Updated 2012 Matrix of Services Handbook • 5 Domains used to group types of services. • 5 Levels used to describe the frequency and intensity of services within each domain. • The total number of points results in a rating of Support Level 1 (251), Support Level 2 (252), Support Level 3 (253), Support Level 4 (254) and Support Level 5 (255).

7. Updated 2012 Matrix of Services Handbook • Matrix of Services is completed using information found in the student’s IEP. It should reflect the individualized services and supports which will be provided to each student as documented by the IEP committee. • Districts must ensure that matrices reflect current services. If services change as a result of an IEP team decision, a new Matrix of Services must be completed. • The Matrix of Services is an official auditabledocument.

8. Matrix of Services How It Works! • The Matrix of Services is divided into five sections called Domains that are addressed on the IEP. They are: • Curriculum and Learning • Social / Emotional Behavior • Independent Functioning • Health Care • Communication

9. Matrix of Services How It Works! • Each Domain has five levels. • Levels range from Level 1 (lowest) to Level 5 (highest). • Factors used to determine levels are: • Frequency of the service provided • Intensityand duration of the service provided • In some cases, qualificationsof the person providing the service.

10. Which Students Must Have a Matrix? • ALL ESE students at Support Levels 4 and 5. • McKay Scholarship students. Please note it is suggested that following students above Level 1 also have a Matrix completed: • Students in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) receiving exceptional education services. • Students enrolled in charter schools who are receiving exceptional education services.

11. Who Completes the Matrix of Services Form? The matrix must only be completed by someone who has been trained in completing the matrix by a DOE approved Matrix Trainer!