SPED Referral Process by Carly Lopez Martinez https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge en-us 2022-07-18 00:40:05 UTC 2022-07-18 01:46:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d2.png Phase 1: Recognition clopezma1 https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244942643
  • If there is an academic of behavior concern a teacher or parent will identify
  • Plan of action is discussed between the teacher and parent (no mention of SPED is done at this time. 
  • Data is collected (this data should be collected within a 4-6 week timespan)
  • Support systems and RTI's can be put in placed, and need to be followed
    • ]]>     2022-07-18 00:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244942643     Phase 2: Pre-Referral clopezma1 https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244959253
  • A team will meet to review to discuss best strategies for student. These strategies include accommodations, strategies, and discussing ways material could be differentiated to help student
  • Parent is part of the team and is kept in the loop when discussing accommodations and strategies being used to for the benefit of the student.
  • Parent input should be included in pre-referral
  • Behavior assessments might be done if needed
  • If intervention is successful the referral stops
    • ]]>     2022-07-18 01:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244959253     Phase 3: Referral clopezma1 https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244964019
  • SIT team meets to review progress made with accommodations and strategies
  • Compare data to other peers
  • General Education Teacher needs to indicated what related service providers need to be involved so that correct paperwork is filled out
  • Decision is made to move to phase 4 or if more data is needed
  • If moving to phase 4, consent will be needed from the parent. 
    • ]]>     2022-07-18 01:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244964019     Phase 4: Evaluation clopezma1 https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244971225
  • Consent from parent has been obtained 
  • 45-60 days to get evaluation done
  • Specific evaluations are completed by the appropriate person.  (i.e. General intelligence evaluation is done by  school psychologist, Academic achievement evaluation is done by special education teacher)
  • 2-4 observations will be taken (observations can be completed by school administration, school phycologist, or special education teacher)
  • Parent, student, and general education teacher interviews will be done
  • Student records will be reviewed
  • General education teacher will continue to collect data and make notes of new  accommodation and strategies used.
    • ]]>     2022-07-18 01:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244971225     Phase 5: Eligibility clopezma1 https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244980354
  • Meeting will be set to determine if student is eligible for special education. 
  • A notice of 10 or more days needs to be given to parents prior to date of meeting
  • All parties in the team presents data, provide copies to parents, and answers any question and concerns parents might have. 
  • All parties in school team discuss if they agree student meets the two prongs that will determine if student is eligible for special education services. (two prongs are, 1.) Does the data support the student has a disability according to IDEA? 2.) Does the data support that the student needs specially designed instruction?).
  • Every party must agree that the student meets the qualifications of both prongs.
    • If all parties do not agree, a 504 plan is looked at for student
    • If all parties do agree, a meeting date is set to discuss an IEP.



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    ]]>     2022-07-18 01:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244980354     Phase 6: Initial IEP Meeting clopezma1 https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244987379
  • Meeting must occur 30 days after eligibility meeting (but usually done within 5-10 days) 
  • Must have a parent or guardian there, one GenEd
    teacher, SpEd teacher, administration or LEA,
    school psychologist, any related service provider,
    any third party the parent chooses to attend, and
    the student if they are 14.
  • Team meeting notes are taken, and parents voice their concerns. The school has to address how they will address the parents concerns. 
  • If parents agree with IEP, they will sign it.
  • The day the IEP is signed, is the day its implemented.
     

    • ]]>     2022-07-18 01:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244987379     Phase 7: IEP Reviews clopezma1 https://padlet.com/clopezma1/j5omup28y09nhgge/wish/2244990141
  • Yearly meetings take place where general education and special education teachers share data.
  • In this yearly meeting data is reviewed to see if any changes are needed to IEP
  • Every 3 years the IEP is reviewed with professionals that were involved in the initial IEP meeting
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