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Network of Inclusive Catholic Educators Conference. IDEA Private School Obligations Presentation November 5, 2010 Rosalia F. Gallo Claudia Leary. Presentation Goals. IDEA Overview IDEA related to Non-public schools Child Find Requirements

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  1. Network of Inclusive Catholic Educators Conference IDEA Private School Obligations Presentation November 5, 2010 Rosalia F. Gallo Claudia Leary

  2. Presentation Goals IDEA Overview IDEA related to Non-public schools Child Find Requirements Meaningful consultation with private school representative and representatives of parents State of Florida Regulations District Implementation

  3. IDEA Stand Up / Sit Down • Stand up if you know what is IDEA. • Stand up if you know the regulations related to IDEA and students in private schools. • Stand up if you are a parent of a student with disabilities in a private school. • Stand up if your child was eligible for a special education program in the public school system. • Stand up if you are a school administrator in a private school. • Stand up if you work in the public school system. • Stand up if you are here from a state other than Florida.

  4. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. • http://idea.ed.gov

  5. IDEA • Child Find • Determine Eligibility for Special Education Program • Free and Appropriate Public Education • Least Restrictive Environment • Individual Education Plan

  6. IDEA CFR § 300.131 -300.144 300.131

  7. IDEA 2004 • Beginning July 1, 2005, each local educational agency (LEA) must conduct child find, determine the proportionate share of IDEA Part B funds, and provide equitable services to parentally-placed private school children with disabilities who attend private schools located in the district of the LEA without regard to where the child resides.

  8. What about students with disabilities in private schools? • Although there is no individual entitlement to a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities who have been enrolled by their parents in private schools, school districts have an obligation to ensure that such private school students have an opportunity to participate in programs assisted or carried out under Part B of the IDEA.

  9. Calculating the Proportionate Share of IDEA Funds • The proportionate share is based on a per student allocation calculated by dividing the total IDEA part B funds by the totaleligiblestudents (public and private together). • Per student allocation is then multiplied by the number of eligible parentally-placed private school students.

  10. Who are the eligible students that get counted for the funding calculation? • To be counted toward the proportionate share calculation, students must have been identified as a child with a disability and must have a current evaluation (3-years) as of December 1. • A snapshot of the student evaluation status is taken between October 1 – December 1 annually.

  11. Child Find Procedures

  12. 3-Year Reevaluation Meetings • A reevaluation is a meeting to review the student’s current performance as evidenced by data provided by the parent and the school. • Team determines if any additional data or formal testing is needed to determine if the child continues to have a disability and his/her educational needs. • This does not change or alter the McKay Scholarship Program. • Participants include a school psychologist, special education teacher, parent, and private school teacher. Others may be included as needed.

  13. 3-Year Reevaluation • A reevaluation is a meeting to review the student’s current performance as evidenced by data provided by the parent and the school. • Team determines if any additional data or formal testing is needed to determine if the child continues to have a disability and his/her educational needs. • Participants include a school psychologist, special education teacher, parent, and private school teacher. Others may be included as needed.

  14. IDEA Provisions Public School Entitlement Private School Non-Entitlement Meaningful Consultation non-profit services and supports • Individual Educational Plan • Free appropriate public education (FAPE)

  15. IDEA

  16. IDEA in Florida

  17. http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org McKay Scholarship Program

  18. School District Implementation • Services are based on needs as communicated through meaningful consultation with private school representative and representatives of parents. • Services vary from district to district.

  19. IDEA Private School Obligations Miami-Dade County Public Schools • Child Find • Initial Eligibility • 3 Year Reevaluation • Meaningful Consultation • Schools • Parents • Needs assessment

  20. M-DCPS Services 2010-2011 • Instructional Workshops • Laptops • Software • Parent Workshops • Interactive Boards • Instructional & Access Materials, Equipment and Supplies • Universal Access Materials • In-School Academic Instructional Support • Consultation

  21. http://privateschoolsidea.dadeschools.net

  22. Questions?

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