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What are the components that are to be included in a progress report from a special education teacher? Are these to be sent out on the same time frame as report cards?

Progress is reported in relation to the goals and objectives included in the IEP. They are to be updated and given to parents quarterly. If your district reports grades on a 9 week schedule, this is quarterly.

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In the previous session we were encouraged not to "give in" to the parents and give them what they want if the data is not there to justify the need.  However, the end of the resolution section of the due process hearing timeline states that the resolution must be to the "parent's satisfaction".  What explanation is there for not doing this in the beginning but then being required to after the resolution period?

Parental concerns should always be considered as it relates to what is best for the student. Decisions concerning the student's educational benefit are to be made by the TEAM and supported by data.

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If our district developed IEPs on the "old" forms...can these be used during the 2017-18 school year or must we change them to the new forms??  We contacted the SpEd Unit prior to IEP development and there was not an established date for implementation at that time.

Beginning in August use the new paperwork.
Refer to the Guidance and Q&A as needed.

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Are the special ed teachers responsible for related services such as OT AND PT re-eval dates and timelines?

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Are the special ed teachers responsible for related services such as OT AND PT re-eval dates and timelines?

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If the EDR documents the team determined testing is needed, all testing and reports must be included within the specified timeline or the folder will be out of compliance. Specific responsibilities in ensuring timelines are met may be handled differently by district.

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It states on the EDR : the following individuals meeting the requirements of an IEP team made the above determination on : then there are two check boxes 1. in a conference 2. through consultation with required committee members. Please clarify what "consultation" means when referring to this form.

A conference to hold the EDR is required at re-evaluation with the required roles filled at the meeting and present unless formally excused. The EDR form/meeting can be used at any time data is reviewed in making team decisions concerning programming. Additional faculty and providers may review and provide information that are not present at the meeting if all roles are filled and those persons were not included in the notice of conference as attending.

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What if one person disagrees with the decision?

Team decisions can be made through consensus. Not all have to agree. DOCUMENT on the notice of action all discussion, decisions, dissensions, and the data which supports the decision.

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When at a previous SpEd Unit training... we were advised, when amending the IEP outside the confines of an IEP meeting (ie: increasing speech minutes,  adding OT,  adding transportation, etc....via phone call or consultation) that we needed to complete the Prior Written Notice of Action documenting the amendment.  Is this still accurate with the new paperwork?

YES, NOA (formerly PWN) is your friend.... Document.

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What date do you need to go by in order to stay in timeline regulation for a 3 year reevaluation? Do you need to have EDR, all testing, and EPCD done by that date?

Yes. Plan ahead to have the Re-evaluation process, EDR through EPC if it was determined additional testing was needed,  complete prior to the 3 year date.

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Does the parents' verbal request start the timeline or receipt of the referral form?

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Does the parents' verbal request start the timeline or receipt of the referral form?

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Immediately or ASAP following a parent verbal request, attempt to have form completed by parent or assist parent in completing the form. Do not allow this to delay the process. Complete form in the district if needed. The date received on the form starts the timeline.

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At the beginning of the session, one of of the components of the Child Find plan included screening.  We have excellent screening tools for Early Childhood.  We have DIBELS, Dyslexia Screening, etc... for school aged.  Are there other published screening tools for school-aged or just the informal screenings that were mentioned?

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At the beginning of the session, one of of the components of the Child Find plan included screening.  We have excellent screening tools for Early Childhood.  We have DIBELS, Dyslexia Screening, etc... for school aged.  Are there other published screening tools for school-aged or just the informal screenings that were mentioned?

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The literacy facilitor is able to givethe  CTopp and one other test with a signed infor consent to determine reading disability and/or dyslexia

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Can a parent  (or anyone else...district official, mediator) record an IEP meeting without the knowledge of all of the participants?

Arkansas One Party Ark. Code Ann. § 5-60-120 An individual must have the consent of at least one party to a conversation, whether it
is in person or electronic.

One-Party Consent
If the consent of one party is required, you can record a conversation if you’re a party to the conversation. If you’re not a party to the
conversation, you can record a conversation or phone call provided one party consents to it after having full knowledge and notice that the
conversation will be recorded. Under Federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 2511(2)(d) requires only that one party give consent. In addition to this Federal
statute, thirty-eight (38) states and the District of Columbia have adopted a “one-party” consent requirement. Nevada has a one-party consent
law, but Nevada’s Supreme Court has interpreted it as an all-party consent law.