COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
MID-CYCLE REPORT
Charter School or District: Mansfield Public Schools
MCR Onsite Dates: 05/23/2013
Program Area: Special Education
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D.
Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
MID-CYCLE REPORT
SE Criterion # 7 - Transfer of parental rights at age of majority and
student participation and consent at the age of majority
Rating:
Implemented
Basis for Findings:
Administrative interviews and student record review indicated that one year prior to the
student's 18th birthday, the district informs the student and parent/guardian of the transfer of
educational decision-making rights from the parent/guardian to the student upon reaching the
age of majority. Notice is provided to both the student and the parent/guardian, which
explicitly states that all rights accorded to parents under special education law will transfer to
the 18 year old student. The district documents its notification to parents and students with a
statement in the IEP's Additional Information section.
Student records confirmed that upon reaching the age of majority, the district obtains the
student’s consent if s/he is sole decision maker or shares decision making with her/his
parent/guardian.
SE Criterion # 8 - IEP Team composition and attendance
Rating:
Implemented
Basis for Findings:
Administrative interviews and student record review confirmed that IEP Teams consistently
have all required Team members in attendance. A review of documents and student records
indicated that when required IEP Team members cannot attend, the district contacts the
parent in advance and obtains the parent's agreement in writing to excuse that Team
member. Administrative interviews, student records and documents indicated that excused
required Team members provide written input to the parent and the IEP Team prior to the
meeting. Document review also demonstrated that the school has a process to excuse team
members whose areas are not being modified or discussed at the Team meeting.
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SE Criterion # 18A - IEP development and content
Rating:
Implemented
Basis for Findings:
Review of student records and documents demonstrated that whenever the IEP Team
evaluation indicates that a student's disability affects social skills development, or when the
student's disability makes him or her vulnerable to bullying, harassment, or teasing, the IEP
addresses the skills and proficiencies needed to avoid and respond to bullying, harassment,
or teasing.
Student record review demonstrated that when a student is identified with a disability on the
autism spectrum, the IEP Team will consider and specifically address the skills and
proficiencies needed to avoid and respond to bullying, harassment, or teasing. IEP Teams
document this under the Additional Information section of the IEP and write appropriate goals
to address the student's needs.
SE Criterion # 25 - Parental consent
Rating:
Implemented
Basis for Findings:
Administrative staff interviews indicated that approximately 10 parents have exercised their
rights of revocation after consenting to a student's special education services in the past year.
Administrative interviews and record review verified that when a parent revokes consent for
special education in writing, the district responds promptly by sending the parent written
notice of its proposal to discontinue services within a reasonable time, generally 30 days or by
the end of the school term, depending on the student’s schedule and needs, as well as a copy
of the notice of procedural safeguards. Additionally, administrative interviews confirmed that
the district does not use mediation or request a due process hearing to obtain agreement or a
ruling requiring the continuation of services, consistent with federal regulation.
SE Criterion # 26 - Parent participation in meetings
Rating:
Implemented
Basis for Findings:
The district provided its special education student roster as required by the Department.
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SE Criterion # 29 - Communications are in English and primary language
of home
Rating:
Implemented
Basis for Findings:
Administrative interviews and student record review demonstrated that the district's written
communications and special education documents are consistently provided in the primary
language of the home when that primary language is other than English and families have
indicated the need for translations. Administrative interviews revealed that the district uses
oral interpreters who are familiar with special education procedures, programs and services,
and record review demonstrated that the district documents this provision of oral translation.
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