MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION
Program Quality Assurance Services
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Charter School or District: Cohasset
CPR Onsite Year: 2012-2013
Program Area: Special Education
All corrective action must be fully implemented and all noncompliance
corrected as soon as possible and no later than one year from the issuance
of the Coordinated Program Review Final Report dated 09/17/2013.
Mandatory One-Year Compliance Date: 09/16/2014
Summary of Required Corrective Action Plans in this Report
Criterion
SE 6
Criterion Title
Determination of transition services
SE 8
IEP Team composition and attendance
SE 13
Progress Reports and content
SE 18A
IEP development and content
SE 18B
Determination of placement; provision of IEP to parent
SE 20
Least restrictive program selected
SE 24
Notice to parent regarding proposal or refusal to initiate or
change the identification, evaluation, or educational
placement of the child or the provision of FAPE
CPR Rating
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Criterion
SE 25
Criterion Title
Parental consent
SE 26
Parent participation in meetings
CR 16
Notice to students 16 or over leaving school without a high
school diploma, certificate of attainment, or certificate of
completion
CPR Rating
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 6 Determination of transition services
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review indicated that the Transition Planning Form, which is essential for
facilitating the child's movement from school to post-school activities, is not updated
annually for all students of transition age.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training with Team Chairperson (Secondary) and Special Education Liaisons
(Secondary) on the Transition Planning Form, its implications on planning for child’s
movement from school to post-secondary activities and need to review and address on
annual basis for all students 14 years of age and older (11/21/13)
2. Review of MA DESE advisory on Transition Planning (11/21/13)
3. Record review, bi-annually (1/17/14 and 3/21/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Team Chairperson – Secondary
03/21/2014
Special Education Liaisons - Secondary
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet for training
Agenda for training
Support materials for training
Results of record review conducted bi-annually
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
1. Team Chairperson will be responsible for reviewing Team notes and Transition Planning
Forms for compliance of Team discussion and review/adjustment to TPF, prior to Directors
Signature.
2. Bi-annual record review conducted by Director of Student Services for compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 6 Determination of transition services
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, for those student records identified by the Department, the district
must reconvene the Team to discuss and document annual transition planning; submit a
copy of the IEP, the updated Transition Planning Form and the Special Education Team
Meeting Attendance Sheet (N3A). The district will submit evidence of staff training on the
procedures, forms etc (agendas, training materials, and signed attendance sheets).
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's implementation of all corrective actions,
the district will conduct an internal review of student records of students 14 and older.
Submit the results of the internal record review and report: The number of student
records reviewed, the number of records that are complaint, for all records not in
compliance determine and report the root cause(s) of the non-compliance, and the
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district's plan to remedy the non-compliance.
*Please note that when conducting internal monitoring the district must maintain the
following documentation and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of
student names and grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of
person(s) who conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 8 IEP Team composition and attendance
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review indicated that not all required Team members are consistently
attending IEP Team meetings. Specifically, parents are not always in attendance, and
when special education teachers serve as the chairperson of the IEP Team meeting,
interviews confirmed that the chairpersons must check with the special education director
before committing the resources of the district.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training for Elementary and Secondary special education liaisons on 603 CMR
28.02(1); specifically required Team members. (1/16/14)
2. Review of Performance Plan Indicators 8 and 13. (1/16/14)
3. Training on requirement of parent’s involvement in the IEP process; inclusive of the
Team meeting. (1/16/14)
4. Review of LEA and responsibility of committing district resources. (1/16/14)
5. Record review at each building (3 buildings) for compliance with training by (3/21/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Team Chairpersons, Elementary and Secondary
03/21/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheets for training
Agenda for training
Support materials for training
Results of Record Reviews for each building
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Team Chairperson will review Team meeting attendance for signature of all required Team
members. If in review, parent was not involved, the Team will reschedule the meeting.
Team Chairperson will notify Director of Student Services, so individual training can occur
with staff members involved.
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Criterion:
SE 8 IEP Team composition and
attendance
Basis for Status Decision:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, train all special education staff on the requirement of parent
attendance at the Team meetings unless the parent and district agree to use alternative
means, such as a video conference or a conference call for a Team meeting. Submit a
copy of the chairperson's responsibilities regarding committing district resources.
Evidence (training materials, signed attendance sheets, training notice, and agenda) will
be submitted.
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's training of all special education staff,
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conduct an internal review of student records from across grade levels. Submit the results
of the internal record review and report: The number of student records reviewed, the
number of records that are complaint, for all records not in compliance determine and
report the root cause(s) of the non-compliance, and the district's plan to remedy the noncompliance.
*Please note that when monitoring the district must maintain the following documentation
and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of student names and
grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of person(s) who
conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 13 Progress Reports and content
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review indicated that progress reports are not always complete and do not
include specific information related to the student's progress towards meeting the annual
IEP goals. In addition, parents do not receive reports on the student's progress towards
reaching the goals set in the IEP at least as often as parents are informed of the progress
of non-disabled students.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Review of 603 CMR 28.07(3); specifically the responsibility of reporting on the progress
of students with special education needs, inclusive of all IEP goals (benchmarks and
objectives) and descriptive of specific information related towards their progress in
meeting the annual goal (10/17/13)
2. Review of requirement to notify parents of student’s progress toward reaching goals at
least as often as parents are informed of the progress of non-disabled students
(10/17/13)
3. Record review at each building, for each report card period (11/13/13, 1/31/14,
4/14/14, last day of school)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Team Chairpersons
06/13/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet for training
Agenda sheet for training
Worksheets from training
Record review for compliance, each time report cards are sent home (differs by age
group)
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Team Chairpersons will collect and review all progress reports, prior to being sent to
Office of Student Services.
Team Chairpersons will review each progress report for compliance in following areas:
1. Specific information regarding progress in reaching goal
2. Progress reporting on each goal/benchmark/objective
3. Statement on student’s progress
Director of Student Services will meet individually with any staff member who has not
complied with training, to review materials, set expectation and provide feedback
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 13 Progress Reports and content
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, train all special education staff on: 1) Writing progress reports that
specifically address student progress towards meeting the annual IEP goals and 2)
Reporting on the progress towards the IEP goals as often as parents are informed of the
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progress of non-disabled students. Evidence (training materials, signed attendance
sheets, training notice, and agenda) will be submitted.
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's training of all special education staff,
conduct an internal review of student records from across grade levels. Submit the results
of the internal record review and report: The number of student records reviewed, the
number of records that are complaint, for all records not in compliance determine and
report the root cause(s) of the non-compliance, and the district's plan to remedy the noncompliance.
*Please note that when monitoring, the district must maintain the following
documentation and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of student
names and grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of
person(s) who conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 18A IEP development and content
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review indicated that Teams do not consistently address the vision
statement in the IEP, which should include the student's preferences and interests,
including desired outcomes in adult living, post-secondary and work environments.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training with Special Education Liaisons and Team Chairpersons on required elements
of the IEP; specifically the vision statement. Review of items required within the vision;
student preferences and interests and desired outcomes in adult living, post-secondary
planning and desired work environments (11/21/13)
2. Record review for compliance (3/21/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Team Chairpersons
03/21/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet for training
Agenda for training
Worksheet on Vision writing
Record Review, bi-annually
Record of individual staff meetings with Director, if needed
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Team Chairperson will review Team meeting notes and proposed IEPs for compliance with
vision statements. Director of Student Services will meet with any staff members who do
not comply with criterion, reviewing the legal requirements and district expectations
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 18A IEP development and content
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, for those student records identified by the Department, the district
must reconvene the Team to discuss and document the student's vision statement.
Submit a copy of the IEP and the Special Education Team Meeting Attendance Sheet
(N3A). The district will submit evidence of staff training on the procedures, forms etc
(agendas, training materials, and signed attendance sheets).
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's implementation of all corrective actions,
the district will conduct an internal review of student records for compliance with
addressing the vision statement. Submit the results of the internal record review and
report: The number of student records reviewed, the number of records that are
complaint, for all records not in compliance determine and report the root cause(s) of the
non-compliance, and the district's plan to remedy the non-compliance.
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*Please note that when conducting internal monitoring, the district must maintain the
following documentation and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of
student names and grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of
person(s) who conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 18B Determination of placement; provision of IEP to parent
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review and interviews indicated that following the development of the IEP,
the district does not provide two copies of the proposed IEP and proposed placement to
the parent immediately.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training with all Student Services staff members regarding responsibility to provide
parents IEP and Placement following meeting (12/19/13)
2. Review of 603 CMR 28.05(6) and (7) and 28.06(2), along with MA DESE advisory dated
12/1/2006. (12/19/13)
3. Record review for compliance at each building (3/21/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Special Education
Completion:
Assistant to Director
03/21/2014
Team Chairpersons
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet
Agenda sheet
Training materials
Spreadsheet of all IEP meetings and timelines for IEP distribution
Emails to specific staff members regarding compliance
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Director of Student Services and Administrative Assistant will review all IEPs for
appropriate timelines, upon signature and preparation for mailing home to parents.
Director will notify, via email, individuals who are not in compliance with the timelines.
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Criterion:
SE 18B Determination of placement;
provision of IEP to parent
Basis for Status Decision:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, train appropriate special education staff on the responsibility of
providing two copies of the proposed IEP and proposed placement page to the parent
immediately. The district will submit evidence of staff training on the procedures, forms
etc (agendas, training materials, and signed attendance sheets).
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's implementation of all corrective actions,
the district will conduct an internal review of student records for compliance with
addressing the determination of placement and provision of IEP to the parents. Submit
the results of the internal record review and report: The number of student records
reviewed, the number of records that are complaint, for all records not in compliance
determine and report the root cause(s) of the non-compliance, and the district's plan to
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remedy the non-compliance.
*Please note that when conducting internal monitoring the district must maintain the
following documentation and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of
student names and grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of
person(s) who conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 20 Least restrictive program selected
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review indicated that the Non-participation Justification statement in the
IEP does not always indicate why the student's removal from the general education
classroom is considered critical to the student's program. In addition, the Nonparticipation Justification statement often indicates that there is no removal from the
general education classroom when the service delivery grid indicates that the student is
receiving services outside of the general education setting.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training with all Student Services staff regarding the requirements of the IEP;
specifically the Non-participation Justification statement in the IEP and its correlation to
the Service Delivery Grid (11/21/13)
2. Record review for compliance at each building (3/21/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Team Chairpersons
03/21/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet
Agenda sheet
Training materials
Record review, bi-annually
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Team Chairperson and Director of Student Services will conduct a record review biannually for compliance.
Team Chairperson will review each IEP, prior to Director’s signature, to assure all Nonparticipation Justification statements reflect accurately student need.
Director will meet individually with staff members who do not comply.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 20 Least restrictive program selected
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, train special education staff on appropriately addressing the least
restrictive environment in the Non-participation Justification statement, in correlation with
the service delivery grid. Evidence (training materials, signed attendance sheets, training
notice, and agenda) will be submitted.
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's training of all special education staff,
conduct an internal review of student records from across grade levels. Submit the results
of the internal record review and report: The number of student records reviewed, the
number of records that are complaint, for all records not in compliance determine and
report the root cause(s) of the non-compliance, and the district's plan to remedy the nonMA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
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compliance.
*Please note that when monitoring, the district must maintain the following
documentation and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of student
names and grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of
person(s) who conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 24 Notice to parent regarding proposal or refusal to initiate or Partially Implemented
change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of
the child or the provision of FAPE
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review indicated that the Notice of Proposed School District Action (N1)
does not always include all of the federally required elements on page 2 of the N1 form.
Specifically, the notice does not always address if there were any rejected options
considered and the recommended next steps.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training with all staff members on the Notice of Proposed School District Action (N1)
and all the federally required elements (six questions) (10/17/13)
2. Specific training on the documentation of rejected options considered by the Team and
why this determination was made (10/17/13)
3. Specific training on documentation of next steps, both when a child is found eligible
and not eligible (10/17/13)
4. Record review for compliance at each building (3/21/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Team Chairpersons
03/21/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet
Agenda
Training materials
Record review, bi-annually
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Team Chairpersons will review all N1 letters for full compliance. Director of Student
Services will do random review of N1 letters, for compliance, upon signing IEPs. Director
will meet with any staff members not complying.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 24 Notice to parent regarding
proposal or refusal to initiate or change
the identification, evaluation, or
educational placement of the child or the
provision of FAPE
Basis for Status Decision:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, train special education staff responsible for writing the Notice of
Proposed School District Action (N1) on how to completely address all of the federally
required elements on page 2 of the N1 form. Evidence (training materials, signed
attendance sheets, training notice, and agenda) will be submitted.
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By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's training of all special education staff,
conduct an internal review of student records from across grade levels. Submit the results
of the internal record review and report: The number of student records reviewed, the
number of records that are complaint, for all records not in compliance determine and
report the root cause(s) of the non-compliance, and the district's plan to remedy the noncompliance.
*Please note that when monitoring, the district must maintain the following
documentation and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of student
names and grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of
person(s) who conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 25 Parental consent
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review and interviews indicated that when parents fail to provide consent
to special education services proposed on a student's IEP or refuse to participate in IEP
Team meetings, the district does not consistently document its attempts to secure
consent or parent participation. Some records showed that instead of using a variety of
methods, such as through notices sent by certified mail, electronic mail, telephone calls,
home visits or TTY communications, if appropriate, written notice would be sent out
multiple times.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training with all staff members regarding seeking parent consent and participation in
IEP process (12/19/13)
2. Review of district process and procedures; inclusive of notification to Director
(12/19/13)
3. Review of required documentation of attempts to seek parental participation/consent
(12/19/13)
4. Record review, bi-annually (3/21/14 and 6/13/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Administrative Assistant to Director
06/13/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet
Agenda
Training materials
District written notification letters; 1)IEP signature and 2) evaluation consent
Record log of Director conversations; inclusive of date, time and student initials
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Team Chairperson will keep spreadsheet of all IEPs reviewed. Assistant to Director will
keep a running spreadsheet of all documents mailed home, their date of response and
return date. Director of Student Services will review spreadsheets for any on-going
concerns. Assistant to Director will generate written notice to parents approaching 30day consent timelines, for both IEP signature and evaluation consent.
Director will personally call any families who have not returned consent for evaluation in
order to attempt to answer any questions or field concerns.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 25 Parental consent
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, train special education staff on how to obtain informed parental
consent and participation using various methods in accordance with state and federal law.
Submit a copy of the district's revised procedures, inclusive of notification to the special
education director. Evidence (training materials, signed attendance sheets, training
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notice, and agenda) will be submitted.
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's training of all special education staff,
conduct an internal review of student records from across grade levels. Submit the results
of the internal record review and report: The number of student records reviewed, the
number of records that are complaint, for all records not in compliance determine and
report the root cause(s) of the non-compliance, and the district's plan to remedy the noncompliance.
*Please note that when monitoring, the district must maintain the following
documentation and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of student
names and grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of
person(s) who conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 26 Parent participation in meetings
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review indicated that when parents do not participate in IEP Team
meetings, the district does not use other methods to ensure parent participation, such as
through individual or conference telephone calls or video conferencing.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Training and review of alternative methods for parent participation in meetings
(1/16/14)
2. Review of requirements of Team member participation; specifically parent participation
(1/16/14)
3. Review of documentation of attempts to seek parental participation (1/16/14)
4. Record review by building, bi-annually (3/21/14 and 6/13/14)
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Team Chairpersons
06/13/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet
Agenda
Training materials
Documentation of attempts, through record review
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Team Chairpersons will notify Director of any cases that fall within this area of
compliance. Director will reach out to parents. Documentation of all attempts and offers
will be kept within child’s Special Education file.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 26 Parent participation in meetings
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, train appropriate special education staff on how to ensure parental
participation using various methods in accordance with state and federal law. Submit a
copy of the district's revised procedures. Evidence (training materials, signed attendance
sheets, training notice, and agenda) will be submitted.
By April 18, 2014, subsequent to the district's training of special education staff, conduct
an internal review of student records from across grade levels. Submit the results of the
internal record review and report: The number of student records reviewed, the number
of records that are complaint, for all records not in compliance determine and report the
root cause(s) of the non-compliance and the district's plan to remedy the non-compliance.
*Please note that when monitoring the district must maintain the following documentation
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and make it available to the Department upon request: a) List of student names and
grade levels for the record review; b) Date of the review; c) Name of person(s) who
conducted the review, their roles(s), and their signature(s).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
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Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 16 Notice to students 16 or over leaving school without a
Partially Implemented
high school diploma, certificate of attainment, or certificate of
completion
Department CPR Findings:
Documentation and interviews indicated that the district does not send annual written
notice to former students who have not yet earned their competency determination and
who have not transferred to another school informing them of the availability of publicly
funded post-high school academic support programs and encouraging them to participate
in those programs.
Description of Corrective Action:
1. Director of Student Services will meet with Middle-High School Principal and Assistant
Principal
2. Current letter will be review for compliance and adjusted as needed
3. Review of any students who may have left within last school year
4. Send letter to any student who may have left prior to high school diploma, certificate of
attainment, or certificate of completion
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Director of Student Services
Completion:
Principal of Middle-High School
03/21/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Attendance sheet
Revised letter
Copy of any letters mailed
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Middle-high school Principal will notify Director of Students Services regarding any
students who may fall into this area of compliance. Director will generate letter and mail
to identified students.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 16 Notice to students 16 or over
leaving school without a high school
diploma, certificate of attainment, or
certificate of completion
Basis for Status Decision:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/08/2013
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By January 17, 2014, provide a copy of the annual written notice to former students who
have not yet earned their competency determination and who have not transferred to
another school. Please ensure that this letter informs students of the availability of
publicly funded post-high school academic support programs and encourages them to
participate in those programs.
By April 18, 2014, provide a report of the students to whom the annual letter was sent for
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the 2013-2014 school year (include the first and last initial of the student, grade and date
the letter was sent).
Progress Report Due Date(s):
01/17/2014
04/18/2014
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