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From Paper to Practice: Monitoring IEP Implementation

From Paper to Practice: Monitoring IEP Implementation. GCASE Spring Leadership Conference Athens, Georgia March 19-21, 2012. Coming Soon to a District Near You to. Essential Question. How can I be sure that IEPs are being implemented with fidelity in my district?. Learning Targets.

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From Paper to Practice: Monitoring IEP Implementation

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  1. From Paper to Practice: Monitoring IEP Implementation GCASE Spring Leadership Conference Athens, Georgia March 19-21, 2012

  2. Coming Soon to a District Near You to

  3. Essential Question How can I be sure that IEPs are being implemented with fidelity in my district?

  4. Learning Targets • I can implement procedures and practices to ensure that IEPs in my district are being implemented with fidelity. • I can develop and utilize tools to monitor the effectiveness of IEP implementation in my district.

  5. The Script Individual Education Program Goals & Objectives Accommodations Modifications Least Restrictive Environment Specialized Instruction

  6. The Director Develops Policies, Procedures, & Practices

  7. The Director Develops Policies, Procedures, & Practices Provides Training Oversees Implementation Monitors Implementation GENERAL SUPERVISION AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

  8. The Cast of Players Special Education Administrative Staff Building Administrators Special Education Chairs & Lead Teachers Special Education Case Managers Special Education Teachers and last but not least . . . General Education Teachers

  9. Review and Develop or Revise Policies Establish Procedures, Practices, & Requisite Tools

  10. Review and Develop or Revise Policies Establish Procedures, Practices, & Requisite Tools Train ALL Personnel, Including General Education Teachers Implement Procedures & Practices MONITOR, MONITOR, MONITOR

  11. Putting All the Pieces Together What this looks like in a Georgia District Dr. Barry Williams Myya Mixon Brenda Keegan Douglas County Schools

  12. Short ClipsQuestions, Comments, Examples From Your Districts

  13. Review • What procedures do I need to develop or revise in order to ensure that all staff are provided with the specifics of the IEP for every student with whom they work? • What steps do I need to take so that every staff member receives appropriate and sufficient professional development to ensure that every student’s IEP is implemented consistently and with fidelity? • What practices and tools do I need to develop or revise to monitor the implementation of all student IEPs in my district?

  14. Now, Sit Back . . . . . . and Enjoy the Show Greater Focus on Collaboration Fewer Complaints and Disputes More Effective Teachers More Engaged Students Improved Student Achievement Fewer Dropouts MORE COLLEGE & CAREER READY GRADUATES

  15. Learning Targets • I can implement procedures and practices to ensure that IEPs in my district are being implemented with fidelity. • I can develop and utilize tools to monitor the effectiveness of IEP implementation in my district.

  16. Douglas County Contact Information Dr. Barry Williams – Director barry.williams@douglas.k12.ga.us Myya Mixon myya.mixon@douglas.k12.ga.us Brenda Keegan brenda.keegan@douglas.k12.ga.us

  17. Preview Procedures What procedures do you currently have in place to ensure every student’s IEP is being implemented consistently and with fidelity?

  18. Preview Building Capacity Who in your district is responsible for ensuring that all staff members have the knowledge and skills necessary to implement every student’s IEP consistently and with fidelity?

  19. Preview Monitoring Fidelity What practices and tools do you use to monitor the effective implementation of every student’s IEP in your district?

  20. Policy A policy is a written mandate that is “Board Approved” and aligned with state rules and federal regulations.

  21. Procedure Procedures are written steps for implementing policies, rules, and regulations. Take 1 Take 2

  22. Practices Practices are the implementation of procedures, which are documented using evidence such as interviews, observations, student records, etc. Take 1 Take 2

  23. Formalizing Procedures

  24. Standardizing Practices

  25. “Need to Know” Staff Who teaches, coaches, or provides services and supports for the student? Which building administrators supervise the student’s teachers?

  26. Procedure for Disseminating Info Case manager . . . Other designated person Who? When? How? Verification? Beginning of school year . . . when classes change . . . when new IEPs are developed Breakfast meetings . . . faculty meetings . . . Sign-off sheet . . . Personal follow up

  27. Determining Needed PD Teachers, coaches, paraprofessionals who provide instruction or services + administrators who supervise these persons Who? What? Appropriate accommodations (or modifications), specialized instruction, effective co-teaching, specialized language in IEPs, legal requirements, etc.

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