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Lee vs Macon. New Teacher Induction August 2, 2006 Boaz City Schools. What is Lee v. Macon ?. 1963-desegregation lawsuit filed in Macon County-referred to as Lee v. Macon Focused on the disproportionality of students identified for special education programs
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Lee vs Macon New Teacher Induction August 2, 2006 Boaz City Schools
What is Lee v. Macon? • 1963-desegregation lawsuit filed in Macon County-referred to as Lee v. Macon • Focused on the disproportionality of students identified for special education programs • 2000-Lee v. Macon Consent decree signed in the area of special education
Mandates of Lee v. Macon • Ongoing awareness and professional development • Ongoing monitoring of all activities • Redefined eligibility criteria of certain special education programs
What We Need From You • To complete training: • 8-16 hours • Building principals will coordinate and schedule awareness trainings • There will be online sessions made available • All paperwork will be sent to the Special Education Office-from there to PD
Who Has an IEP? • Any student who meets eligibility requirements to receive specialized instruction under IDEIA’s guidelines
Who Should See The IEP? • Any educational professional directly responsible for providing educational services to the benefit of the child • General education teacher • Instructional support • Nurse (if there is a medical component) • Special education teacher
ACCESS TO IEP DOCUMENTATION As Required by 34 CFR §300.342(b)(2)(3) The following school personnel have access to the IEP and have been informed of their responsibility in implementing the IEP, and of the specific accommodations, modifications, and supports that must be provided for (student's name) for the school year. DATE SIGNATURE POSITION Signature of person responsible for informing school personnel of their responsibility