350 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148-5023
Telephone: (781) 338-
3000
March 25, 2005
Mark M. Piechota
Superintendent of Schools
Mount Greylock Regional School District
1781 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Re: Onsite Follow-up Monitoring Report: Coordinated Program Review
Corrective Action Plan Verification and Special Education Mid-cycle Review
Dear Superintendent Piechota:
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 October 5, 2001.
We are pleased to indicate that the Department of Education has found your district's approved Corrective
Action Plan to be substantially implemented and effective in remedying previously identified noncompliance issues in the areas of special education. The findings of the Department are included in the attached Follow-up Monitoring Report. You and your entire staff are to be congratulated for your efforts in implementing all necessary improvements.
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 413-284-0382.
Sincerely,
Sandra K. Hanig, Coordinated Program Review Follow-up Chairperson
Program Quality Assurance Services
John D. Stager, Administrator

Program Quality Assurance Services c: David P. Driscoll, Commissioner of Education
Robert Pettrica, School Committee Chairperson
Lynda Araoz, District Program Review Follow-up Coordinator
Encl.: Follow-up Monitoring Report
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
ONSITE VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
AND/OR IDENTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL FINDINGS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION
Action Plan Submitted on January 3, 2002
Progress Reports Submitted on June 28, 2002, March 28, 2002, June 30, 2003
Onsite Visit Conducted on February 1& 2, 2005 Date of this Report March 25, 2005
Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
OSEP Focus Areas - Special Education Requirements
SE 3
Special requirements for
 Student record review, documentation
The concern at the time of the
2001-2002 Coordinated Program
Review was that staff members
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
3

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package) determination of specific learning disabilities
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation and interview did not have a clear understanding of how to determine whether a student had a Specific Learning
Disability.
The district’s approved Corrective
Action Plan states that the district will conduct an annual training at the beginning of each year on how specific learning disabilities impact students’ access to the general curriculum. For this report, the district provided agendas and handout that indicate it has held these annual trainings on SLD.
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
4

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 6
Determination of transition services
(Emphasis on practices in determining needed transition planning and services and consideration of courses of study related to needed transition)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Student record review, documentation and interview
SE 13
Progress Reports and content

Student record review and
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
This criterion was implemented at the time of the 2000-2001
Coordinated Program Review.
Student record review indicates that Individualized Education
Program (IEP) Teams discuss consideration of student’s desires for post-secondary living and document the provision of special education services and academic courses in outcome-oriented statements to ensure students to reach their goals.
Interviews indicated that the district files 688 referrals and outside agencies attend student
IEP meetings.
This criterion was implemented at the time of the 2000-2001
5
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 district must train special education and related services

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification interview
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
Coordinated Program Review.
Interviews indicate that special education teachers collect progress reports from general education teachers and related services providers and the special education administrator’s assistant monitors to ensure all progress reports are submitted.
Student record review indicates that progress reports do not always indicate whether a student will be able to meet IEP goals by the end of the IEP period. The content of progress reports generally address IEP benchmarks and objectives; however staff members need a reminder to better focus on specific benchmarks and objectives of each goal.
Special Education progress reports are mailed to parents with undue delay. staff members on writing quality progress reports.
Evidence of this training must include a dated agenda and sign-in sheet with signatures and titles of staff members in attendance. This must be received at the
Department of Education by July
15, 2005.
6

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementation
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
7

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)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Documentation and interview
SE 17
Initiation of services at age three and Early
Intervention transition procedures
SE 18A
IEP development

Not Applicable
This criterion was implemented at the time of the 2000-2001
Coordinated Program Review.
The district provided the
Department of Education with sample notices to agencies and schools regarding Child Find , as well as a copy of its Child Find
Procedures.
This criterion is not applicable to
Mount Greylock Regional School
District, as it only serves students in grades 7 – 12.
Student record review,
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
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
8

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package) and content
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification documentation and interview
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
Review was that general educators leave after giving an oral report at the IEP Team meeting and do not participate in the development of the IEP.
Student record review and interviews indicate that a general education teacher is in attendance at each IEP Team meeting and other general education teachers submit a “Regular Education
Teacher Observation and Report” form.
The district submitted a copy of the job descriptions for staff members who chair IEP meetings.
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
9

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 18B
Determination of placement; immediate provision of IEP to parent
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Student record review and interview
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that the district did not have a consistent practice to ensure that parents are provided a copy of the proposed IEP with undue delay. In addition, staff members did not understand requirements to propose specially designed instruction to allow students to access general curriculum and based on the needs of the student and not on what programs the district has available.
Student record review indicates that the district now gives each parent a “Team Meeting Summary
Sheet.”
Interviews indicate that the district has been innovative when creating programs for students, such using
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
10
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)
Implementation
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 community resources if students require services that cannot be obtained in-district. The district also contracts with may outside providers.
11

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 20
Least restrictive program selected
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Student record review and interview
SE 22
IEP implementation and availability
(Emphasis on provision of IEP services without delay; provision of the IEP at the beginning of the school year; and, alternative methods of

Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
Student record review and interview
This criterion was implemented at the time of the 2000 – 2001
Coordinated Program Review.
Student record review indicates that the IEP Team discusses the justification for any removal from the general education classroom and documents this on the IEP.
This criterion was implemented at the time of the 2000 – 2001
Coordinated Program Review.
Student record review indicates that parents are handed a summary of the IEP Team meeting at the conclusion of the meeting and completed IEPs are mailed without delay.
Some records are missing page 2 of N1 form as cover letter mailed
12
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
Submit a copy of the N1 form mailed as a cover letter with five
IEPs developed February 15 –
June 15, 2005 to give evidence that both pages of the N1 form are being mailed with IEPs.
This must be received at the
Department of Education by July
15, 2005.

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package) service delivery where there is a lack of space and/or personnel))
Implementation
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 with IEP.
Interviews indicate that the district has not recently experienced a lack of space or personnel.
13

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)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Student record review and interview
SE 28
Parent provided the IEP or notice of no eligibility together with

Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
Student record review and interview
This criterion was implemented at the time of the 2000 – 2001
Coordinated Program Review.
A parent was in attendance at the
IEP Team meeting of each student who had a special education record reviewed.
Documentation review and interviews indicate that, in the rare instances when a parent is not able to physically attend an IEP meeting, the district ensures that parents participate through alternate means such as phone conferencing with the IEP Team.
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that the district has no standard practice for providing parents with an IEP or notice of
14
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
Submit a copy of the N1 form mailed as a cover letter with five
IEPs developed February 15 –
June 15, 2005 to give evidence that both pages of the N1 form are

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package) notification of procedural safeguards and parents' rights
Implementation
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 no eligibility immediately.
Student record review indicates that parents are handed a summary of the IEP Team meeting at the conclusion of the meeting and completed IEPs are mailed without delay.
Student record review indicates that the district is not sending out the second page of the N1 form as a cover letter with a proposed IEP. being mailed with IEPs.
This must be received at the
Department of Education by July
15, 2005.
15

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 29
Communications are in English and primary language of home
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Documentation and interview
SE 32
Parent advisory council for special education
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
Documentation and interview
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that the district did not have a written policy on its procedures to provide interpreters when required.
In its approved Corrective Action
Plan, the district stated that it would develop at
“Communication with the Home” policy and have it adopted by the school committee. The district provided documentation that it developed this policy and it was approved by the school committee.
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that the district did not have an active special
16
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
Submit evidence that the district has invited parents to a Sped PAC meeting and provided them with an annual training on their rights

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementation
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 education parent advisory council and the district needed to document its efforts to promote a special education PAC.
The district provided a copy of
Sped PAC bylaws and documentation of meeting minutes and agendas for training sessions in previous years. The district has not invited parents to a Sped PAC meeting or training this academic year. under state and federal special education law and regulation.
This evidence must include a copy of the meeting invitation(s), agenda(s) and sign-in sheets. The agenda of one meeting must indicate that the topic of the meeting is parent rights under special education law and regulation.
This must be received at the
Department of Education by July
15, 2005.
17

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 50
Responsibilities of the School
Principal and
Administrator of
Special
Education
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Record review, interviews and documentation
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that the district had not begun to implement its
Curriculum Accommodations
Plan. In addition, it did not have procedures for general education teachers to assess the educational needs of students and try accommodations in the classroom in order to minimize inappropriate referrals to special education.
Documentation, interviews and record review indicates that the district now has a Children’s
Study Team of general education teachers who meet and try accommodations in the classroom in order to minimize inappropriate referrals to special education. The district also submitted an agenda for a training it held on accommodations that can be used
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
18
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)
Implementation
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 in the classroom. The district did not provide the Department of
Education with a written
Curriculum Accommodation Plan that was developed by the principal.
19

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 54
Professional development regarding special education
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented


Method(s) of
Verification
Documentation and interview
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that the district did not provide annual training in the areas required by the Department of Education.
A survey of special education paraprofessionals was conducted and district trainings offered have been based on their needs.
Special education staff members conducted trainings on state and federal special education law and local special education and prereferral activities.
SE 56
Special education programs and services are evaluated
20
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 2000 – 2001 Coordinated
Program Review, was that there was no indication that results of a staff survey would be
Submit a narrative on what information the district uses to evaluate special education services, who is involved in reviewing and summarizing this information and an ongoing plan

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementation
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 used to assess and improve existing programs and services.
In 2002 the district submitted a written summary of staff survey results along with an analysis of district strengths, weaknesses and plans to address needed improvements.
The district did not submit evidence that special education programs have been evaluated since 2002.
Additional Criteria not fully implemented at time of 2000 –2001 Coordinated Program Review – Special Education Requirements
SE 1
Assessments
 Documentation and interviews
The concern at the time of the
2000-2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that there was no procedure in place within the district to assess the language
21
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Education and Timelines for Implementation and Further Progress Reporting to evaluate special education program.
Also submit information on whether needed changes identified in the 2002 report have been made and have been found to be effective.
This information must be submitted to the Department of
Education by July 15, 2005.

Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

SE 2
Required and optional assessments

Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
Student record review and interview ability of limited English proficient students.
The district submitted documentation of its procedures to access the language ability of
English Language Learners.
Interviews indicate that one teacher has been trained in requirements of English Language
Education regulations.
The concerns at the time of the
2001-2002 Coordinated Program
Review were that assessments were determined by a single person, the educational assessment was not completed and submitted before the Team meeting and general educators with current knowledge of the student attended the Team meeting but only provide an oral report on the student’s status in the class and
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
22
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)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

SE 4
Reports of assessment results

Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
Student record review and interview not a written assessment.
Student record review and interviews indicate that general education teachers attend IEP
Team meetings and understand their role in the IEP Team process.
Interviews indicate that assessments are conducted by related services providers who are contracted by the district and special education teachers.
The concern at the time of the
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review was that general education teachers did not submit written reports prior to IEP Team meetings.
Student record reviews and interviews indicate that there is at least one general education
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
23
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)
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

SE 9
Special education determination and Timelines
SE 33


Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding Corrective
Action Plan Implementation
Documentation and interview
Student record teacher in attendance at each IEP meeting and written reports from other general education teachers are submitted to the IEP Team chair before IEP Team meetings.
The concern from the 2000 -2001
Coordinated Program Review was that staff interviews indicated that staff did not understand elements to determine whether a student would be eligible for special education or accommodations for disability under Section 504.
Interviews and documentation review indicate that the special education department conducted trainings on eligibility for special education and Section 504 at staff departmental meetings.
The concerns at the time of the
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
24
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)
Involvement in general curriculum
Implementation
Status of
Requirements or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to be
Substantially
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification review and interview
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
2000 – 2001 Coordinated Program
Review were that 1) the IEP did not discuss the student’s ability to access the curriculum given his/her disability, 2) special educators at the high school were not involved in departmental or curriculum meetings, which limited their knowledge of content areas, 3) functional mathematics and functional English classes taken by disabled students were not aligned to Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.
Interviews indicate that staff member from the special education department is in attendance at each Curriculum
Committee meeting. As a result, the mathematics and special education faculties have worked together to expand course offerings for all students.
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Criterion
Number and
Topic
(Refer to full text of requirements in
2004-2005 Special
Education
Information
Package)
Implementation
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 indicates that at least one, and usually many, general educators attend each IEP Team meeting.
Interviews indicate that general educators at IEP Team meetings are involved in the discussion of grade level curriculum and what students need to be able to access the curriculum.
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