The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Education
350 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148-5023
Telephone: (781) 338-
3000
July 19, 2005
Steven Johnson
Superintendent
Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School
82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Re:
Onsite Follow-up Monitoring Report: Coordinated Program Review Corrective Action
Plan Verification and Special Education Mid-cycle Review
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Enclosed is the Department's Coordinated Program Review Follow-up Monitoring Report
together with findings regarding your district’s Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Review.
This report contains the Department's findings based on the onsite activities conducted in your
school district to verify the implementation status and effectiveness of corrective steps taken in
response to your Coordinated Program Review Report issued on May 28, 2002.
While the Department of Education found certain noncompliance issues to be resolved, others
were partially corrected, not addressed at all and/or new issues were identified by the
Department’s onsite team.
As the Department previously informed you, in cases where a district fails to fully and
effectively implement a Corrective Action Plan, which was proposed by your district and
approved by the Department, the Department must then prepare a Corrective Action Plan for the
district, which must be implemented without further delay. You will find these requirements for
corrective action and further progress reporting included in the attached report together with any
steps that must be taken by the district to fully implement new special education requirements.
Please provide the Department with your written assurance that the Department's requirements
for corrective action will be implemented by your school district within the timelines specified.
Your statement of assurance must be submitted to the Department's Onsite Chairperson by
August 2, 2005.
Your staff's cooperation throughout these Follow-up Monitoring activities is appreciated.
Should you require additional clarification of information included in our report, please do not
hesitate to contact the Onsite Team Chairperson at 413-284-0386.
Sincerely,
Sandra K. Hanig, Education Specialist
Program Quality Assurance Services
John D. Stager, Administrator
Program Quality Assurance Services
c:
David P. Driscoll, Commissioner of Education
Richard Kuklewicz, School Committee Chairperson
Leslie Brown, Pupil Personnel Services Director
Paul N. Cohen, Principal
Encl.: Follow-up Monitoring Report
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
ONSITE VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
AND/OR IDENTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL FINDINGS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION
Action Plan Submitted on June 19, 2002
Progress Reports Submitted on June 30, 2003 and June 30, 2004
Onsite Visit Conducted on February 17 & 18, 2005
Date of this Report July 19, 2005
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting

OSEP Focus Areas -Special Education Requirements
SE 3
Special
requirements
for
determination
of specific
learning

Student
record review
3
The concern at the
time of the 2001 –
2002 Coordinated
Program Review was
that the district did not
have a process in place
for determining
specific learning
Statutory requirements for
the determination of
specific learning
disabilities have been
revised under the recently
reauthorized IDEA 2004.
Therefore, until final
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
disability. The
district’s approved
Corrective Action Plan
indicates that the
school would use
Department of
Education forms to
document observations
of students by both the
child’s teacher and at
least one additional
IEP Team member
within the regular
classroom setting. The
district also would
develop a form to
document its
determination of
eligibility for SLD.
implementing regulations
have been adopted, the
Department is not making
findings related to school
district practices under
Coordinated Program
Review Criterion SE 3.
For districts seeking to
resolve a previous finding
in this area, the Department
will extend the date
required for final actions
on the part of the school
district to June 2006 and
will consider resolution at
any time following
promulgation of final
federal regulations.

disabilities
Record review in
February 2005
indicates that SLD
forms are not filed in
student records.
4
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 6
Determinatio
n of transition
services
(Emphasis on
practices in
determining
needed
transition
planning and
services and
consideration
of courses of
study related
to needed
transition)
SE 13
Progress
Reports and
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
The concern at the
time of the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
The district must provide
evidence that all staff have
been trained on writing


Student
record
review,
documentatio
n, interviews
This criterion was
implemented at the time of
the 2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review.
Record review in February
2005 indicates that
documentation of
discussion of transition
needs is recorded on
student IEPs. Student
desires for post-secondary
employment and living are
considered when planning
student curriculum. 688
referrals are made in a
timely fashion for students
who may need assistance
from other agencies after
completion of secondary
school.

Student
record
review,
5
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
content
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Review was that
progress reports did
not address the
student’s progress
toward meeting IEP
goals and benchmarks.
quality progress reports.
This evidence must include
agenda for training, any
handouts and signatures
and titles of all staff in
attendance at the training.
Record review in
February 2005
indicates that progress
reports do not address
progress toward
specific benchmarks
nor do they indicate
whether a student’s
progress will be
sufficient to meet the
goal by the end of the
IEP period.
This must be received at
the Department of
Education by September
15, 2005.

interviews
6
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 15
Outreach by
the School
District
(Child Find)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified



Documentatio
n and
interviews
This criterion was
implemented at the time of
the 2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review.
Documentation in February
2005 indicates that the
school has continuous
liaison with groups or
individuals within the
school to ensure that
special education services
are provided to all students
who may require them.
The regional vocational
technical school is not
required to conduct child
find with other community
groups.
SE 17
Initiation of
services at
age three and
Early
Intervention
Not
Applicable
This criterion is not
applicable. Franklin
County Regional Technical
High School provides
services to students in
7
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
transition
procedures
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified


grades 9 – 12.
8
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 18A
IEP
development
and content
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting


Student
record
review,
documentatio
n and
interviews
The concern at the
time of the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
Review was that
general educators did
not participate in, or
understand their role
in, the development of
the IEP. Additionally,
there was no evidence
that specialized
instruction was
discussed during the
development of the
IEP.
Student record review
in February 2005
indicates that a general
education teacher is
not in attendance at
each IEP Team
meeting. The special
education Team
meeting attendance
sheet indicates that a
general education
9
Submit a copy of the IEP
meeting invitation letters
and subsequent signature
pages from the IEP
meetings held between
March 1 and May 30 for
ten students to give
evidence that at least one
general educator is both
invited to. and attends,
each IEP Team meeting.
Submit evidence that the
school has provided a
faculty workshop
concerning the role and
responsibilities of the IEP
Team chair, general
educator, special educator,
parent, advocate,
evaluators, service
providers, etc. in the
development of the IEP.
Include a copy of the
agenda, handouts and
signatures and titles of staff
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting

teacher is not invited
to each IEP Team
meeting. General
education teachers
submit a form on
which they comment
on student
performance when
they do not attend.
Student record review
indicated that
discussion of specially
designed instruction is
now documented on
the IEP. The approved
Corrective Action Plan
following the 20012002 CPR, however,
indicates that the
district will provide
on-going workshops
for faculty to review
their roles and
responsibilities in the
development of the
IEP. Evidence of these
10
members in attendance.
This information must be
received at the Department
of Education by
September 15, 2005.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance

ongoing trainings was
not provided to the
Department of
Education.
11
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 18B
Determinatio
n of
placement;
immediate
provision of
IEP to parent
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
The concern at the
time of the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
Review was that
appropriate placement
was not discussed by
all IEP Team members
required to be present
at the IEP Team
meeting.
Submit a copy of the
Special Education Student
Record that indicates the
regional vocational
technical school has a
current IEP in place for
each student. Submit
evidence of the school’s
attempts to convene the
IEP meeting and obtain a
signed IEP for each student
who does not have a signed
IEP. This evidence may
include letters to parents
and sending school
districts.


Student
record review
and interview
Student record review
in February 2005
indicates that, as a
general practice, the
district is
inappropriately writing
IEP amendments to
expired IEPs to
continue services of
the expired IEP instead
of holding the required
annual or re-evaluation
IEP Team meeting.
12
This information must be
received at the Department
of Education by
September 15, 2005.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 20
Least
restrictive
program
selected
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting


Student
record review
and interview
This criterion was
implemented at the time of
the 2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review.
Interviews in February
2005 indicate that students
are educated in the least
restrictive environment.
The need for nonparticipation in the general
education classroom, if
needed, is documented in
the student’s IEP.
SE 22
IEP
implementati
on and
availability
(Emphasis on
provision of
IEP services
without delay;
provision of

Documentatio
n and
interview
13
The concern at the
time of the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
Review was that
interviews with parents
and teachers indicated
that not all teachers
were actively
implementing all
elements of student
IEPs.
Submit evidence that the
school has provided a
faculty workshop
concerning the
implementation of required
IEP and 504
accommodations. Include
a copy of the agenda,
handouts and signatures
and titles of staff members
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting

the IEP at the
beginning of
the school
year; and,
alternative
methods of
service
delivery
where there is
a lack of
space and/or
personnel.)
in attendance.
The school’s
Corrective Action Plan
in response to the
Department’s 20012002 Coordinated
Program Review
indicates that the
school will provide ongoing faculty
workshops concerning
the implementation of
required
accommodations and
that this would be
monitored through
observation and
evaluation of faculty.
Evidence of on-going
trainings and
monitoring of
provision of
accommodations was
not submitted to the
Department.
Interviews indicate
14
Submit a copy of the
evaluation form for staff
members that indicates
they will be monitored
through observation and
evaluation for their
provision of required
accommodations to
students.
This information must be
received at the Department
of Education by
September 15, 2005.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance

that the school has not
had a delay in
providing IEP services
due to a lack of space
or personnel.
15
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 26
Parent
participation
in meetings
(Emphasis on
district’s
attempts to
ensure parent
participation
at IEP Team
meetings)
SE 28
Parent
provided the
IEP or notice
of no
eligibility
together with
notification of
procedural
safeguards
and parents'
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
This criterion was
implemented at the
time of the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
Review.
Submit a copy of ten cover
letters sent to parents with
a draft proposal for IEP
services (N1 form) from
March 1 – May 30, 2005 to
give evidence that parents
are supplied with required
information on placement
options that were
considered by the IEP
Team and rejected, along


Student
record review
and interview
This criterion was
implemented at the time of
the 2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review.
Student record review and
interviews in February
2005 indicate that a parent
is in attendance at each IEP
Team meeting. The
parent’s vision for the
student is discussed and
recorded on the IEP.

Student
record
review,
interview
The cover letter that is
sent to parents with a
draft proposal for IEP
services (N1 form)
does not answer
16
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting

rights
required questions
including information
on placement options
that were considered
by the IEP Team and
rejected, along with
factors considered as
basis for the proposed
IEP services and
placement.
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with factors considered as
basis for the proposed IEP
services and placement.
This information must be
received at the Department
of Education by
September 15, 2005.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified


SE 29
Communicati
ons are in
English and
primary
language of
home

SE 32
Parent
advisory
council for
special
education

Documentatio
n and
interviews
This criterion was
implemented at the time of
the 2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review.
In February 2005, the
school submitted a policy
that details how the district
will provide translation
services if necessary.
Documentatio
n and
interviews
This criterion was
implemented at the time of
the 2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review.
Documentation submitted
in February 2005 indicates
that the school has held the
required annual training on
parent rights and
responsibilities for its
Special Education PAC and
has held additional
meetings throughout the
18
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified


year to support the
development of an active
Special Education PAC.
Interviews indicate that a
group of parents has not
come forward that is
interested in forming an
active Special Education
PAC; therefore, PAC bylaws have not yet been
developed. This is not a
concern at this time, but
development of Special
Education PAC by-laws
will be requested for the
next Coordinated Program
Review.
19
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 50
Responsibiliti
es of the
School
Principal and
Administrator
of Special
Education
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified



Documentatio
n and
interviews
The concern at the time of
the 2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review was that
weekly meetings attended
by general and special
educators needed to focus
more on developing an
individual student plan for
attempting
accommodations and
modifications within
regular education
classrooms to reduce
inappropriate referrals of
struggling students to
special education for
evaluation. In addition,
home or hospital
educational services had
been funded through the
special education budget
and carried out under the
responsibility of the special
education coordinator
rather than the principal.
20
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified


In February 2005, the
school provided the
Department of Education
with a copy of its
Curriculum
Accommodation Plan and
its policy on providing
services for students who
have a home or hospital
placement. These
documents comply with
Department requirements.
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 54
Professional
development
regarding
special
education
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting


Interviews
The concern at the
time of the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
Review was that staff
members reported in
interviews that they
were unclear about
their role in the IEP
Team meeting, as well
as their responsibility
to implement
accommodations and
modifications listed on
student IEPs.
Interviews in February
2005 indicate that
teachers still do not
fully understand their
obligation to provide
students with
accommodations and
modifications on IEPs.
22
See Corrective Action
required under criteria SE
22
Submit evidence that the
school has provided a
faculty workshop
concerning their individual
responsibility and legal
obligation to implement
accommodations and
modifications listed on
student IEPs. Include a
copy of the agenda,
handouts and signatures
and titles of staff members
in attendance.
This documentation must
be received at the
Department of Education
by September 15, 2005.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 56
Special
education
programs and
services are
evaluated
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting
The concern at the
time of the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
Review was that the
district did not indicate
how it uses
information it collects
to assess the
effectiveness of special
education programs
and services offered in
the district. The
regional vocational
technical school’s
approved Corrective
Action Plan following
the 2001-2002
Coordinated Program
Review states that the
school will provide
copies of meeting
agendas and
spreadsheet analysis as
evidence that it is
evaluating its special
education programs
Submit copies of meeting
agendas and spreadsheet
analysis that give evidence
that the school is
evaluating its special
education programs and
services.


Documentatio
n review
23
This documentation must
be received at the
Department of Education
by September 15, 2005.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementatio
n Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be
Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective Action Plan
Determined to be Not Fully
Implemented or Additional
Issues Identified

Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and
Further Progress Reporting

and services.
This documentation
was not submitted to
the Department of
Education in February
2005.
Additional Special Education Requirements from the 2001 –2002 Coordinated Program Review
SE 2
Required and
optional
assessments

Student
record
review,
interviews
The concern at the time of the 2001-2002 Coordinated Program Review was that the process by which classroom teachers assess student’s performance
did not comply with DOE guidance outlined in the DOE IEP Process Guide.
In February
2005, the
Department of
Education
found that the
school routinely
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recommends
that
psychological
testing be
waived for the
re-evaluation,
without respect
to the student’s
individual
needs.
Submit a copy
of the school’s
policy
regarding
recommending
assessments
that it conducts
for a three- year
re-evaluation.
This
documentation
must be
received at the
Department of
Education by
September 15,
2005.
SE 9
Eligibility and
timelines

Student
record
review,
interviews
The concern at the time of the
2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review was that the
district did not adhere to
required timelines for
completing evaluations,
holding IEP Team meetings
and providing parents with a
copy of the IEP.
Student record review and
25
interviews conducted in
February 2005 indicate that the
district is now meeting
timelines for completing
assessments, holding IEP Team
meetings and providing parents
with a copy of the IEP.
SE 12
Frequency of
re-evaluation

Student
record
review,
interviews
The concern at the time of the
2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review was that reevaluations were not conducted
within 3 years, as is required.
Student record review indicates
that the district is now meeting
required timelines.
SE 25
Parental
consent

Student
record
review,
interviews
The concern at the time of the
2001-2002 Coordinated
Program Review was that the
district sometimes provides
special education IEP services
before the parent signs the IEP.
Student record review and
interviews conducted in
February 2005 indicate that the
district obtains consent before
providing IEP services.
Additional MOA and Title I Reporting Requirements from the 2001 –2002 Coordinated Program Review
MOA 16
Options for
students leaving
school

Documentati
on review
The district submitted a copy
of the revised letter it sends to
students age 16-21 who have
left or are about to leave school
26
without obtaining a high school
diploma or its equivalent. This
letter now notifies students that
they have the right to meet
with a school representative to
discuss their reasons for
withdrawal and they have the
right to reapply to Franklin
County Technical School.

Documentati
on review
MOA 25
Self evaluation
TI 10
Parental
involvement

Documentati
on review
District submitted a copies of
the parent involvement policy,
Title I parent survey,
informational meeting agendas,
and sign-in sheets.
Documentation showed
opportunity for parental input
into Title I program planning,
review, and improvement.
TI 11
Written
procedures

Documentati
on review
District submitted copies of
signed Parent Teacher
Compacts and explanation of
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The school did not submit
copies of documentation
that would give evidence
that the district developed
plans to correct any areas
of non-compliance with
civil rights after reviewing
results of the demographic
representation of the
student body by shop area
and subject.
Submit documentation that
would give evidence that the
district reviews results of the
demographic representation of
the student body by shop area
and subject and then
has developed plans to correct
any areas of non-compliance
with civil rights.
This documentation must be
received at the Department of
Education by September 15,
2005.
how to obtain translations of
the documents.
It is suggested that the district
have the student agree to and
sign the compact as well.

TI 11A
Materials and
training for
Title I parents
Documentati
on review
District submitted information
and one workshop opportunity
for parents to attend. The
extent of materials and training
offered is limited.
Provide evidence of district
provision of more materials,
strategies, and training offered
to parents to assist them in
improving their child’s
achievement.
This documentation must be
received at the Department of
Education by September 15,
2005.
TI 24
Annual needs
assessment and
data analysis

Documentati
on review
Documentation provided
to the Department of
Education did not indicate
the summaries of the
survey components.
Submit documentation that
indicates the summaries of
survey components. A
statement must also be
included that Title I program
and services will be adjusted to
reflect the analysis of the
survey results.
This documentation must be
received at the Department of
Education by September 15,
2005.
TI 24A
Documentati
The documentation
28
Submit listing of evaluation
Annual
evaluation of
Title I programs
and services

on review
29
submitted to the
Department of Education
is incomplete. No
evaluation findings of the
Title I services and impact
on student achievement
were reported.
findings related to the impact
of Title I programming and
description of any changes in
the program resulting from
evaluation findings.
This documentation must be
received at the Department of
Education by September 15,
2005.