Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148-5023
Telephone: (781) 338-3700
TTY: N.E.T. Relay 1-800-439-2370
August 22, 2008
Mary C. Gormley, Superintendent
Milton Public Schools
25 Gile Road
Milton, MA 02186
Re: Mid-cycle Report
Dear Superintendent Gormley:
Enclosed is the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Mid-cycle Report. This
report contains findings based on onsite monitoring the Department conducted to determine the
effectiveness of corrective action it approved or ordered to address noncompliance identified in
your district’s last Coordinated Program Review Report, dated March 15, 2005. The Mid-cycle
Report also contains findings based on onsite monitoring of special education compliance criteria
that have been created or substantially changed in response to IDEA 2004.
While the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education found your district to have
resolved certain noncompliance issues, others were partially corrected or not addressed at all, or
the Department’s onsite team identified new issues of noncompliance, including but not limited to
noncompliance with special education criteria added or substantially changed in response to
IDEA 2004. Where the district has failed to implement its Coordinated Program Review
Corrective Action Plan, the Department views these findings to be serious. The Office of Special
Education Programs of the U.S. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires
that all special education noncompliance be corrected as soon as possible, but in no case later
than one year from the time of identification; where the district has failed to implement its CPR
Corrective Action Plan, this one-year period has long since passed.
In all instances where noncompliance has been found, the Department has prescribed corrective
action for the district that must be implemented without delay. (In the case of new findings of
noncompliance, this corrective action must be corrected as soon as possible, but in no case later
than a year from the date of this report.) You will find these requirements for corrective action
included in the enclosed report, along with requirements for progress reporting. Please provide
the Department with your written assurance that all of the Department's requirements for
corrective action will be implemented by your district within the timelines specified in the report.
You must submit your statement of assurance to me by September 12, 2008.
Your staff's cooperation throughout this Mid-cycle Review is appreciated. Should you like
clarification of any part of our report, please do not hesitate to contact me at 781-338-3706.
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Sincerely,
Ellen Convisser, Mid-cycle Review Chairperson
Program Quality Assurance Services
Darlene A. Lynch, Director
Program Quality Assurance Services
c:
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D., Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
F. Bierne Lovely, School Committee Chairperson
Jeffrey Rubin, District Program Review Follow-up Coordinator
Encl.: Mid-cycle Report
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION
MID-CYCLE REPORT
Milton Public School District
Date of Coordinated Program Review (CPR) Final Report: March 15, 2005
Date Coordinated Program Review Corrective Action Approved or Ordered: August 29, 2005
Dates of Corrective Action Plan Progress Reports: October 31, 2005; March 29, 2006; July 3, 2006; November 17, 2006; January 4, 2007
Dates of this Mid-cycle Review Onsite Visit: April 29-30, 2008
Date of this Report: August 22, 2008
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS REPORT IS IN SEVERAL SECTIONS.
Special Education Criteria Cited in CPR Report and Monitored in Mid-cycle
Current CPR criteria available by scrolling down to the monitoring instruments at http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/default.html
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

SE 1
Assessments
are
appropriately
selected and
interpreted for
students
referred for
evaluation

Documentation
Record Review
Interviews
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Documentation, interviews and
record review indicate that
assessments are appropriately
selected and interpreted for
students. The district currently
has no LEP students who have
been evaluated, but interviews
indicate that the district is
prepared to provide appropriate
Milton School District Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Report
August 22, 2008
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Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

SE 2
Required and
optional
assessments
SE 4
Reports of
assessment
results
SE 7
Transfer of
parental rights
and student
participation
and consent at
age of majority
SE 9
Timeline for
determination

Documentation
Record Review

Documentation
Record Review

Documentation
Record Review
Interviews

Documentation
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
testing and evaluators for LEP
students.
Documentation and record
review indicate that assessments
are comprehensive and
individualized. Evaluation
consent forms identify the areas
of suspected disability and
consented to assessments are
conducted.
Documentation and record
review indicate that assessment
results are summarized in
writing with regard to
procedures employed, the
results, the diagnostic
impressions and the student’s
needs, and presented in
educationally relevant terms.
Documentation, interviews and
record review indicate that the
district is informing students
prior to reaching age 18 of all
decision-making responsibilities
in relation to special education
programs and services.
Documentation and record
review indicate that the district
is completing evaluations and
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August 22, 2008
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Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective
Record Review
convening IEP Teams to
determine eligibility within the
regulatory 45-day timeline.

of eligibility
and provision
of
documentation
to parent
SE 17
Initiation of
services at age
three and
Early
Intervention
transition
procedures
SE 18A
IEP
development
and content
SE 18B
Determination
of placement;
provision of
IEP to parent

Documentation
Record Review

Documentation
Record Review

Documentation
Record Review
Interviews
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Documentation and record
review indicate that transition
services are occurring within the
45 school working day timeline
from referral to eligibility
meeting and services are in
place when the child turns three.
Documentation and record
review indicate that IEPs
contain measurable goals and
objectives with defined
accommodations and specially
designed instruction. Teams are
considering individualized
extended school year services.
Documentation, interviews and
record review indicate that the
district is developing IEPs and
determining placement in the
least restrictive environment
within required timeframes. At
the end of Team meetings, the
parent is provided with a written
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August 22, 2008
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Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

SE 19
Extended
evaluation
SE 20
Least
Restrictive
Environment
SE 21
School day and
school year

Documentation
Record Review

Documentation
Record Review
Documentation

Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
summary of the meeting
containing a completed service
delivery grid, a description of
special education and/or related
services, and the major goal
areas agreed upon in the
meeting.
Documentation and record
review indicate that IEPs Teams
are appropriately making
eligibility determinations
following the conclusion of an
evaluation and that extended
evaluations are conducted
consistent with regulatory
requirements.
Documentation and record
review indicate that IEP Teams
are considering and selecting
the least restrictive environment
for students, as appropriate.
See SE 34 Continuum of
services for prior citation of
insufficiency of programs.
See SE 18A regarding extended
school year services.
Record Review
Milton School District Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Report
August 22, 2008
Page 4 of 18
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
The narrative response
does not consistently
address all content
requirements on the notice
as defined in federal
regulation. Specifically,
Teams are not providing a
description of other
options considered and
the reasons why the
options were rejected, or a
description of any other
factors that are relevant to
the agency’s proposal or
refusal.
Provide training to Team
chairpersons on the
requirements of Notice and
ensuring that written notice
includes all of the content
requirements set forth in
M.G.L. c. 71B, §3, and in
federal law. Submit the
training agenda and signed
attendance sheet(s) by
December 8, 2008.
requirements
SE 22
IEP
implementation
and availability
SE 23
Reserved
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

Documentation
Record Review
Documentation and record
review indicate that parents are
notified when the district is
unable to implement IEP plans
because of a lack of personnel.
Documentation

Record Review
Interviews
This is an area of
continuing
noncompliance.
Milton School District Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Report
August 22, 2008
Page 5 of 18
Develop an internal oversight
and tracking system to ensure
that Notice sent to parents
includes all of the required
content. Submit a description
of the internal oversight and
tracking system, including
person(s) responsible for the
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
oversight. Submit this
information to the Department
by December 8, 2008.
Subsequent to developing the
oversight and tracking system
and training staff, conduct an
internal review to ensure
compliance with this criterion.
Report on the following:
 The number of records
reviewed.
 The number of records in
which notice included all of
the required content.
 Specific corrective action(s)
taken if noncompliance was
identified.
Submit this report to the
Department by March 19,
2009.
SE 25
Parental
Consent
Documentation

Record Review
Documentation and record
review indicated that the school
district obtains informed
parental consent, as required in
accordance with state and
federal laws and regulations.
SE 28
Reserved
Milton School District Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Report
August 22, 2008
Page 6 of 18
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

SE 29
Communications
are in English
and primary
language of
home
SE 34
Continuum of
alternative
services and
placements
SE 35
Assistive
technology:

Documentation

Documentation
Record Review

Documentation
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Documentation indicates that
communications are in English
and the primary language of the
home, and that translations are
available upon request.
Documentation and record
review indicate that the district
has increased programs and
services for students, including
ABA services; an integrated K
and 1st grade; co- taught grades
K through 3; language-based
and STEP program for
elementary students; REACH
program at the middle school
level; and the ACHIEVE
program at the high school. The
district has expanded counseling
services at all levels. In
addition to secured student slots
with the Blue Hills Regional
Vocational Technical School,
the district provides a Job Coach
at the high school.
Documentation and record
review indicate that assistive
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August 22, 2008
Page 7 of 18
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

Record Review
specialized
material and
equipment
SE 36
IEP
implementation,
accountability
and financial
responsibility
SE 37
Procedures for
approved and
unapproved
out-of-district
placements
SE 40
Instructional
grouping
requirements
for students
aged five and
older
SE 41
Age span
requirements

Documentation
Interviews
Documentation

Record Review
Interviews

Documentation

Documentation
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
technology is considered for
eligible students on an
individual basis.
Documentation and interviews
indicate that the district fully
monitors the implementation of
out-of-district students’ IEPs.
Documentation, interviews and
record review indicate that the
district has written contracts and
monitors students in out-ofdistrict placements.
The district submitted schedules
of special education
instructional groupings at the
four elementary schools, the
middle school and high school.
All instructional groupings are
consistent with regulatory
requirements.
The district submitted schedules
of special education
instructional groupings,
including the dates of birth for
students; all groupings meet
Milton School District Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Report
August 22, 2008
Page 8 of 18
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

SE 43
Behavioral
interventions
SE 44
Procedure for
recording
suspensions

Documentation
Record Review
Documentation
Partial
Record Review
Interviews
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

regulatory requirements. The
district has obtained a waiver in
the one circumstance where the
age span exceeds 48 months.
Documentation and record
review indicate that the district
has a behavior specialist and
school adjustment counselors to
conduct FBAs. Behavioral
intervention plans are included
in records if a student’s
behavior impedes learning.
Documentation and interviews
indicate that disciplinary
incidents are informally
communicated to the special
education administration.
The district reports that
information is effectively
communicated.
Partial
Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
The district does not have
consistent and formalized
procedures for tracking
and monitoring
suspensions of students
with IEPs.
Develop procedures to record
the number and duration of
suspensions from any part of
the student’s program,
including suspensions from
special transportation
prescribed by the IEP. Submit
these procedures to the
Department by December 8,
2008.
This is an area of
continuing
noncompliance.
Train building administrators
and special education staff on
the procedures for recording
the number and duration of
suspensions, including
suspensions from special
Milton School District Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Report
August 22, 2008
Page 9 of 18
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
transportation prescribed in the
IEP. Submit the training
agenda and sign-in sheet(s) by
March 19, 2009.
SE 48
FAPE: equal
opportunity to
participate in
educational,
nonacademic,
extracurricular
and ancillary
programs as
well as
participation in
regular
education
Documentation

Record Review
Documentation
SE 49
Related
Services

Interview
Record Review
SE 50
Administrator

Documentation
Documentation and record
review indicate that students
with special needs have access
to and participate in district
activities, and are provided with
FAPE.
Students requiring adaptive
physical education are provided
with individualized
programming within the regular
physical education class. In
addition, the adaptive physical
educator provides services and
consultation to regular
education teachers.
Documentation and interviews
indicate that the district has
expanded counseling services at
all levels, making counseling
available to all students.
See SE 34 Continuum of
Services
Documentation review indicates
that the Administrator of
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August 22, 2008
Page 10 of 18
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implement
ed and
Effective
Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective

of Special
Education
SE 51
Appropriate
special
education
teacher
licensure

Documentation
SE 53
Use of paraprofessionals

Documentation
SE 54
Professional
Development

Documentation
SE 56
Special
education
programs and
services are
evaluated
Interviews

Documentation
Interviews
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
Special Education is
appropriately licensed.
Documentation review indicates
that special education teachers
are appropriately licensed or on
waivers.
Review of documentation
indicated that paraprofessionals
received training over the 20062007 and 2007–2008 school
years in assisting in the
provision of special education.
A review of the documentation
and interviews indicate that all
teaching staff are receiving
training regarding state and
federal special education
requirements and related local
special education policies and
procedures.
Review of documentation
indicates that the district has
conducted evaluations of its
special education program for
the past two years.
Milton School District Coordinated Program Review Mid-cycle Report
August 22, 2008
Page 11 of 18
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation,
and Progress Reporting
Special Education Criteria Created or Revised in Response to IDEA-2004
Current CPR criteria available by scrolling down to the monitoring instruments at http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/default.html
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
SE 3
Special
requirements
for
determination
of specific
learning
disability
SE 6 ##1 - 3
Determination
of Transition
Services
SE 8
IEP Team
composition
and attendance
Criterion
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification

Record Review

Documentation
Record Review
Partial
Record Review
Basis of Determination that
Criterion was Implemented
Criterion
Partially
Implemented
or Not
Implemented

Review of student records
indicates that Teams are
appropriately determining
SLD and when Team
members do not agree as to
the determination of SLD,
members are documenting
their disagreement.
Documentation and record
review indicate that IEP
Teams are discussing the
student’s transition needs
annually beginning no later
than when the student is 15
years old and documenting
the discussion on the
Transition Planning Form.
A review of student records
indicates that in general IEP
Teams include all Team
members, consistent with
state and federal regulations.
Partial
Basis of Determination
that Criterion was
Partially Implemented
or Not Implemented
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation, and
Progress Reporting
Student records indicate
that Teams do not follow
appropriate procedures for
excusing Team members,
including having the
parent agree that the
member’s attendance is
not necessary or consent
to the member’s excusal
in writing and having the
member submit in writing
Provide training to staff on the
procedures to follow when
required members of the Team
do not attend Team meetings.
Submit the training agenda and
sign-in sheet(s) by December
8, 2008.
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August 22, 2008
Page 12 of 18
Develop an internal oversight
and tracking system to ensure
that Teams follow appropriate
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Criterion
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Criterion was Implemented
Criterion
Partially
Implemented
or Not
Implemented

Basis of Determination
that Criterion was
Partially Implemented
or Not Implemented
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation, and
Progress Reporting
any input he or she has
related to the development
of the IEP.
procedures for excusing Team
members from meetings.
Submit a description of the
internal oversight and tracking
system, including person(s)
responsible for the oversight.
Submit this information to the
Department by December 8,
2008.
Subsequent to training staff
and developing the oversight
and tracking system, conduct
an internal review to ensure
compliance with this criterion.
Report on the following:
 The number of records
reviewed in which Team
members did not attend
meetings.
 The number of records in
which included appropriate
procedures for excusing
Team members.
 Specific corrective action(s)
taken if noncompliance was
identified.
Submit this report to the
Department by March 19,
2009.
SE 12
Frequency of
re-evaluation

Record Review
A review of records indicates
that re-evaluations are
conducted every three years,
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August 22, 2008
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Criterion
Number
and
Topic
SE 13
Progress
Reports and
content
Criterion
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Documentation

Record Review
Interviews
SE 14
Review and
revision of
IEPs
SE 25B
Resolution of
disputes

Record Review

Documentation
Record Review
Basis of Determination that
Criterion was Implemented
Criterion
Partially
Implemented
or Not
Implemented

Basis of Determination
that Criterion was
Partially Implemented
or Not Implemented
and at the parent’s request.
Re-evaluations are also
conducted when it is
suspected that the student is
no longer eligible for special
education.
Documentation, interviews
and record review indicate
that progress reports contain
information on student
progress towards annual
goals, and progress reports
are sent as often as reports
for non-disabled students.
Upon graduation or
exceeding the age of
eligibility, the district
provides a summary of
academic achievement and
functional performance with
recommendations for
meeting postsecondary goals.
Review of student records
indicates that annual
meetings are held within one
year. Amendments are
appropriately agreed to in
between annual IEP
meetings.
Review of documentation
indicates that within 15 days
of receiving notice that a
parent has made an official
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August 22, 2008
Page 14 of 18
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation, and
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Criterion
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Interviews
SE 33
Involvement in
the General
Curriculum
SE 39A
Procedures for
services to
eligible private
school students
whose parents
reside in the
district
Documentation

Record Review

Documentation
Record Review
Basis of Determination that
Criterion was Implemented
Criterion
Partially
Implemented
or Not
Implemented

Basis of Determination
that Criterion was
Partially Implemented
or Not Implemented
hearing request to Special
Education Appeals, the
district convenes a meeting
with the parent and the
relevant members of the IEP
Team, including a
representative of the district
with decision-making
authority, to try to resolve
the dispute. The district
provided a copy of an
agreement reached through
mediation on November 19,
2007.
Documentation and record
review indicate that IEPs
appropriately state how the
student’s disability impacts
his/her participation in the
general curriculum.
Documentation and record
review indicate that the
district provides services to
eligible private school
students and calculates the
proportionate share of
Federal Special Education
Entitlement funds.
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August 22, 2008
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Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation, and
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
SE 39B
Procedures for
services to
eligible
students in
private schools
in the district
whose parents
reside out of
state
SE 46
Procedures for
suspension of
students with
disabilities
more than 10
days
SE 52
Appropriate
certifications/
licenses or
other
credentials –
related service
providers
(to be reviewed
only with
Criterion
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Documentation

Interviews
Documentation

Record Review
Interviews

Documentation
Basis of Determination that
Criterion was Implemented
Criterion
Partially
Implemented
or Not
Implemented

Basis of Determination
that Criterion was
Partially Implemented
or Not Implemented
Review of documentation
and interviews indicate that
the district has procedures to
service eligible private
school students whose
parents reside out of state.
However, interviews indicate
that the district is currently
not servicing any private
school students whose
parents reside out of state.
Documentation and
interviews indicate that the
district has procedures
consistent with state and
federal regulations for the
suspension of students with
disabilities for more than ten
days. Record review and
interviews indicate that the
discipline of students is
consistent with district
procedures.
Documentation review
indicates that district related
service providers are
appropriately licensed or
hold waivers.
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Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Criterion
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Criterion was Implemented
Criterion
Partially
Implemented
or Not
Implemented

Basis of Determination
that Criterion was
Partially Implemented
or Not Implemented
Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation, and
Progress Reporting
respect to
providers of
interpreting
services)
Criteria from Other Regulated Programs Monitored During this Mid-cycle Review
Current CPR criteria available by scrolling down to the monitoring instruments at http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/default.html
Criterion
Number/Topic
ELE 11
Equal Access
to Academic
Programs and
Services
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implemented
and Effective


Method(s) of
Verification
Documentation
Interviews
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
Or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective
Or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
A review of documentation
and interviews indicate that
the district is providing LEP
students with access to a full
range of academic
opportunities and supports
afforded to non-LEP
students, such as special
education services, Section
504 Accommodation Plans
and Title I services.
The district provided a
description of
implementation practices and
copies of the schedules of
LEP students in the junior
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August 22, 2008
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Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation, and
Progress Reporting
Requirements
Criterion
Number/Topic
Approved
Corrective
Action
Implemented
and Effective

Method(s) of
Verification
Basis of Determination that
Corrective Action was
Implemented and has been
Effective
Corrective
Action Not
Implemented
or Not
Effective
Or
New Issues
Identified

Basis of Determination
that Implementation of
Corrective Action was
Incomplete or
Ineffective
Or
Basis of Finding of New
Noncompliance
and senior high school, as
well as a method for
translations of notices.
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August 22, 2008
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Required Corrective Action,
Timelines for
Implementation, and
Progress Reporting
Requirements