The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Education
350 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148-5023
Telephone: (781) 338-3700
TTY: N.E.T. Relay 1-800-439-2370
February 15, 2004
Donald J. Beaudette
Superintendent
Norwell Public Schools
322 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
Originally Issued on: December 21, 2005
Amended and Reissued on: February 15, 2005
Re:
Onsite Follow-up Monitoring Report: Coordinated Program Review Corrective Action
and Special Education Mid-cycle Review
Plan Verification
Dear Superintendent Beaudette:
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 August
28, 2001.
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. In areas where the
district has failed to implement fully its approved Corrective Action Plan, the Department views these findings to be
serious.
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 March 11, 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 781-338-3715.
Sincerely,
Joan Brinckerhoff, Ph.D., 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
Edward G. Boyle III, School Committee Chairperson
Ellen Willard, District Program Review Follow-up Coordinator
Encl.: Follow-up Monitoring Report
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ONSITE VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
AND/OR IDENTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL FINDINGS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION
Action Plan Submitted on October 19, 2001
Progress Reports Submitted on June 19, 2002, August 23, 2002, July 16, 2003, and October 16, 2003
Onsite Visit Conducted on October 19-21, 2004
Date of this Report December 21, 2004 and February 3, 2005
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Special
Education
Requirements
SE 3
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
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Special
requirements
for
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
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

Partial
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
Some student records
indicated that the form
to document the
determination of a
specific learning
disability was not always
fully completed at the
elementary and middle
schools. The
observation by someone
other than the classroom
teacher was not
consistently
documented. One
observation was
completed by a
paraprofessional.
Provide training for staff at
the middle school and at the
Vinal Elementary school on
completion of the forms and
the observation. Establish a
monitoring system to ensure
that forms are fully
completed and observations
are documented by
professional staff. Submit
evidence of training and a
plan for monitoring forms by
April 15, 2005.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
Documentation included
appropriate forms and sample
assessment instructions. Some
student records included an
observation form.
2
Partial
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)
SE 13
Progress
Reports and
content
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

Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
All high school Team meetings
included the students and
meeting invitations were
copied to students.
IEP vision statements were
reflected in and consistent
with IEP goals.
Chapter 688 forms were
completed for students who
required involvement of other
agencies.
Partial
Student records did not
include Team meeting
invitations for other
agencies.
Provide training to high
school Team chairs on
issuing a Team meeting
invitation to agency
representatives for students
who have a Chapter 688
referral.
Submit evidence of the
training by April 15, 2005.
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The narrative for progress
reports consistently
documented progress of the
student.
Partial
Progress reports were
not written for all
quarters and all goals.
The narrative did not
document whether the
student would achieve
Amend the special education
procedures manual to reflect
appropriate content for
progress reports and
frequency for written
progress reports.
3
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
the goal by the end of
the IEP period. The
district uses the IEP
meeting summary as
progress reports for the
last quarter, and the
narrative is not
specifically aligned to
each goal for the last
quarter. Students in
out-of-district
placements received
progress reports that
were documented on
other forms and were
sometimes written to
service areas instead of a
specific goal.
Provide training to all special
education staff and related
services staff on writing
progress reports by April 15,
2005.
Submit the amended portion
of the procedures manual
and evidence of the training
(agendas and sign in sheet
indicating date, name, role
and signature).

4
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)
SE 17
Initiation of
services at age
three and Early
Intervention
transition
procedures
SE 18A
IEP
development
and content
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
The justification for
nonparticipation in the
general curriculum is
not individualized.
Accommodations for
MCAS do not always
correspond to classroom
Amend the procedures
manual to align with all areas
of IEPs that require training.
Provide training to all special
education staff and related
services staff on writing IEPs
that include: individualized


Documents
and staff
interviews
The district has appropriate
letters and notices for outreach
to find children who are in need
of special education, including
homeless, young children and
children in private and parochial
schools.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district has screening and
assessment procedures to ensure
that IEPs are completed by a
child’s third birthday.
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district provides a Parent
Input letter that assists in
documenting the vision
statement. Student input is
documented on the IEP. The
district uses an IEP Summary
Sheet to ensure that parents
5
Partial
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
accommodations.
IEP goals are not
consistently measurable.
Some IEP goals are
carried over from year
to year. Related services
are not always
represented on the
service grid. The
summary form is not
used consistently across
the district.
nonparticipation justification
statements, accommodations
for testing that match
classroom accommodations,
measurable and new annual
IEP goals, all service areas
represented on the service
grid and consistent use of the
summary sheet by April 15,
2005.

leave the Team meeting with
the goal areas and the IEP
grid.
6
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
SE 20
Least
restrictive
program
selected
SE 22
IEP
implementation
and availability
(Emphasis on
provision of
IEP services
without delay;
provision of the
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

Partial
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

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district determines
placement based on the least
restrictive environment
consistent with student needs.
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district provides supports
and services for students to
benefit from the curriculum in
the general education
classroom.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district has implemented a
tracking system for related
services personnel to track
delivery of services.
7
Partial
Partial
IEPs are not provided
immediately (three to
five days) to parents.
The “removal from the
general education
classroom” section of
the IEP did not
document why the
removal was critical and
the basis for the
conclusion.
Amend procedures to
provide IEPs immediately to
parents. Submit the
procedures by April 15, 2005.
See SE 18A.
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


IEP at the
beginning of the
school year;
and, alternative
methods of
service delivery
where there is a
lack of space
and/or
personnel))
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 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' 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


Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
Parents consistently attend IEP
meetings at all levels and
schools.
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
Notices to propose evaluations
consistently had page one
completed.
9
Partial
Notices to propose the
IEP were inconsistently
provided to parents. In
particular, the second
page with questions was
not completed. The
Notice to Refuse to Act
also did not have page
two completed.
Amend the procedures
manual to ensure that
Notices get fully completed
for evaluations, IEPs and
Refusal to Act. Provide
training to Team chairs on
how to complete the notice
forms. Develop a monitoring
plan to ensure forms are
completed within timelines.
Submit the amended
procedures, evidence of
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

training and monitoring plan
by April 15, 2005.
10
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
SE 32
Parent
advisory
council for
special
education
SE 50
Responsibilities
of the School
Principal and
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
The PAC did not
participate in the
planning, development
and evaluation of the
school district’s special
education programs.
Submit a plan to include the
PAC in planning,
development and evaluation
of the school District’s special
education programs by April
15, 2005.


Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district has procedures for
the principals to contact the
pupil personnel services for
translations and interpreters.
The building liaisons can access
regulatory information through
web sites for special education
and Section 504. The district
contact for translation or
interpreters was disseminated to
principals.
Partial
Documents
and
Staff
Interviews
The district and the PAC
provided a training on parent
and student rights within the
last twelve months. The PAC
has by-laws regarding officers
and operational procedures.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district has active Teacher
Assistance Teams (TATs) in
each building. The
11
Partial
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
Administrator
of Special
Education
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


communication between
administrators of regular and
special education is frequent.
Procedures for the delivery of
home/hospital educational
services are appropriate. The
DCAP is published within each
handbook for students.
12
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
SE 56
Special
education
programs and
services are
evaluated
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

Partial
Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district provided effective
civil rights training and
training on diverse learning
for all staff. The
paraprofessionals have
participated in several
trainings on applied
behavioral analysis, functional
behavioral analysis and other
topics.
Partial
Regular educators did
not receive training on
differentiated
instruction and
instructional supports.
Training on parental
involvement was not
provided at the Vinal
School. The awareness
level training on
physical restraints was
not provided to all staff
this year.
Submit agendas and sign in
sheets indicating the date,
topic, name and role with
signature of each attendee for
training on differentiated
instruction and instructional
supports, parental
involvement, and awareness
level for physical restraints
by June 17, 2005.
Partial
Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district evaluated
inclusion practices at the
middle school. Preschools are
currently undergoing NAEYC
accreditation. Currently the
counseling services are being
evaluated at the high school.
Partial
There was no
documentation of the
district involving the
PAC in the planning,
development and
evaluation of the special
education programs and
See SE 32.
13
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

services.
Other
Requirements
SE 1
Assessment
Selection
SE 2
Required &
Optional
Assessments
SE 4
Assessment
Reports

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district uses valid,
technically sound instruments
administered and interpreted by
trained individuals
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district consistently
completes educational
assessments.

Documents
Student
Records
Assessment reports summarize
student needs and a means to
meet the needs. Summary
Partial
14
Some of the assessments
consented to by parents
that were listed on
consent forms were not
provided. Not all
assessments were
completed within 30
days.
Provide assessment staff with
training on the timelines.
Establish a monitoring
system to ensure that
timelines are met and that
assessments consented to are
provided by April 15, 2005.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 7
Transfer of
Parental
Rights
SE 8
Evaluation
Team
Composition
SE 16
Screening
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
The age of majority
letter does not indicate
the three options
available or which one
was selected.
The IEP for 17-year-old
students does not reflect
discussion and selection
of the option.
Amend the procedures
manual with a new letter that
includes all three options and
the method to document one
on the IEP. Provide high
school Team chairs with
training on when to discuss
age of majority rights, the
options and how to document
the selection by April 15,
2005.

Staff
Interviews
reports are available two days
in advance of the Team.
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district issues a letter to
parents prior to the student’s
18th birthday.
The Administrative Data
Sheet indicates that the
student will sign the IEP.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
Evaluation Teams include
appropriate personnel,
especially a full representation
of teachers.

Documents
Student
Screening instruments and
timelines for preschool and
15
Partial
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
SE 24
Parental
Notice
SE 25
Parent Consent
SE 31
Surrogate
Parents
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

Records
Staff
Interviews
kindergarten are appropriate
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district procedures
manual includes an excellent
sample for notice forms.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district seeks parental
consent for evaluations and
IEPs.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district has names of four
parents who could be trained to
serve as surrogate parents. The
district has knowledge of where
to request a trained surrogate
16
Partial
Notice forms were not
found in all records,
especially notices to
propose the IEP The
second page of the notice
forms were not always
completed.
Provide Team chairs with
training on how to complete
the notice forms and answer
the questions on the second
page. Submit agendas and
sign in sheets with date,
name, role and signature by
April 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
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

parent.
SE 34
Continuum of
Services

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district offers a variety of
services to meet the needs of
students.
SE 36
IEP
Implementation

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
Responsible staff are provided
with a copy of the IEP when a
parent consents to services.
Services are delivered without
expense to the student’s parents.
Use of private insurance is
based on parental consent.
SE 37
Out-of-District
Placements
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district uses approved
programs as a preference. If
unapproved programs are
needed, the district files the
appropriate paperwork for
pricing.
17
Partial
The district does not
maintain documentation
of monitoring visits for
out-of-district students.
The contract for an
approved program was
not signed by both
Submit three samples of
monitoring notes from visits
to out-of-district programs
for individual students.
Review all out-of-district
contracts to ensure
appropriate signatures and
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

parties.
SE 39
Private School

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district provides
consultation and special
education services to children
enrolled in private schools.
SE 41
Age Span

Documents
Staff
Interviews
All special education classes
have an age span less than 48
months.
SE 42
Programs for
Young Children

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district is in process of
securing National Association
of the Education of Young
Children accreditation. Three
and four year old children are
supported in preschool
classrooms .
SE 43
Behavioral
Interventions

Documents
Student
Records
The district uses behavioral
interventions as needed by
individual students.
18
content by April 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
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
Paraprofessionals are
scheduled for direct
service and do not have
time for supervision
from the special
education teacher. A
folder at the door system
is in place for the
assistants to get
information on daily
assignments.
Establish regularly scheduled
times for each
paraprofessional to receive
supervision. Submit the
schedules for supervision for
each paraprofessional. By
April 15, 2005.

Staff
Interviews
Paraprofessionals recently
participated in training on
Applied Behavior Analysis.
SE 49
Related
Services

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district provides speech and
language therapy, physical
therapy, occupational therapy,
orientation and mobility,
counseling and school health
services.
SE 53
Paraprofessionals
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district provided a variety
of trainings and workshops
for paraprofessionals within
the last year.
19
Partial
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
New MOA
12A
MOA 1
Notice
New MA 12A
MOA 2
Nondiscrimination
New MOA 7
MOA 3
Language Other
than English
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


Documents
Staff
Interviews
Student handbooks list the
coordinators by role and the
contact information for Title
VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
The nondiscrimination
statement in the handbooks
includes all elements.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district has procedures to
secure translation for both
formal and periodic
communications in the parents’
native language.
20
New Finding
Physical
Education
Review of the high
school handbook
indicated that not all
students receive physical
education every year as
required by MGL C 71,
S 3, which states that
physical education shall
be a required subject for
all grades every year to
promote the well being
of such students.
By June 17, 2005, submit a
schedule with evidence that
every student is scheduled
for and will receive physical
education during the 20052006 school year.
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
(Refer to full
text of
requirements
in 2004-2005
Special
Education
Information
Package)
New MOA 1
MOA 4
LEP Students
New MOA 4
MOA 5
Placement
LEP
Students
New MOA
11A
MOA 6
Grievance
New MOA 13
MOA 8
Occupational &
Vocational
Information
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

Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district submitted a selfstudy for English Learner
Education. One staff member
holds an English as a Second
Language license.
Partial
Not all criterion were
addressed in the selfstudy with an indication
of the district’s status on
implementation.
Complete the self-study with
an indication of the district’s
implementation for all
criteria by June 17, 2005.
Partial
Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district completed the
Home Language Survey. Two
staff are trained to administer
the MELA-O.
Partial
Not all criterion were
addressed in the selfstudy with an indication
of the district’s status on
implementation.
Complete the self-study with
an indication of the district’s
implementation for all
criteria by June 17, 2005.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
The student handbooks have
grievance procedures for all
types of discrimination and
sexual harassment.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district provides
vocational/occupational
information to all students in
grade 8 and students work with
guidance counselors on
21
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


occupational/ vocational
interests after grade 8.
22
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)
New MOA 14
MOA 9
Counseling
Materials
New MOA 9
MOA 16
Promotion &
Recruitment
New MOA
18A
MOA 18
Employee
Recruitment
New MOA
12A
MOA 20
NonDiscrimination
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



Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district reviewed
procedures for
nondiscriminatory counseling
materials with staff on October
13, 2004 and on October 29,
2004.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district has appropriate
statements for employers to sign
regarding nondiscriminatory
practices in hiring practices.

Documents
Student
Records
Staff
Interviews
The district materials such as
recruitment letters, web site, and
vacancy announcements contain
a non-discrimination statement.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district handbooks, web site
and employment applications
list all elements of nondiscrimination.
23
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)
Personnel
Same
MOA 21
Civil Rights
Training
New MOA 25
MOA 23
Self-Evaluation
New MOA
10A
MOA 25
Code of
Conduct
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



Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district provided civil rights
training in September for all
staff.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
The district evaluates equal
access to programs to ensure
nondiscrimination.

Documents
Staff
Interviews
Code of conduct in the student
handbooks has procedures for
students with disabilities in
addition to other requirements.
24
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