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Student Evaluation Advisory. October 21, 2009. Purpose. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Student Evaluation Advisory
October 21, 2009
Purpose
The purpose for Region 4 sponsored advisory committees is to receive current national, state, regional, and local information on issues related to student evaluation, identify trends and issues affecting your district/campus, provide feedback on services, and network with other professionals.
Membership
• Advisory members employed by their Local Education Agencies (LEA) and are designated by their Superintendent or Special Education Director
• LEA’s are represented by one staff member with experience in the assigned advisory focus and purpose for special education and related services
• Due to limited space and resource availability, we ask that only the designated representative from the district or charter attend these meetings
Responsibilities of Advisory Members• Provide recommendations and suggestions to Region 4 ESC staff
regarding best practices in delivering special education services and providing professional development
• Assist in facilitation of advisory committee projects and services • Attend scheduled meetings throughout the year• Share information with others in their LEAs and colleagues in other
surrounding LEAs/regions • Provide support to Region 4 ESC staff in establishing linkages to
educational resources, child serving agencies, and community organizations
The goal of the Region 4
Special Education Department is to be district’s
number one choice for products and services
Region 4 Services
• Technical Assistance• Customized Services• Partner with districts to provide training• Create products to meet the needs of
the customer
Region 4 ESCStudent Evaluation Core Team
• Amy Doolan, LSSP• Clynita Grafenreed, LSSP• Donna Black, LSSP• Gayla Lutz, SLP• Linda Hall, Diagnostician
Advisory MeetingsDate Time Session ID
October 21, 2010 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 470762
January 27, 2011 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 470763
May 12, 2011 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 470765
WIKI
• Access the materials presented at the Student Evaluation Advisory meetings at http://r4evaluation-psycservicesadvisory.wikispaces.com/
Review of State Information
SPP Information
• Dates to remember • Reasons for noncompliance
SPP 11 Data 2009-2010
Total Number Referred
Performance
Texas 72,949 95.8%Region 4 12,858 84.1%
SPP 12 Data 2009-2010
Total Referred from Part C to
Part B
Performance
Texas 11,092 92.3%Region 4 2,260 81.7%
Dispute Resolution Data
• Summary of Region 4 data• District Reports
2010 Parent Survey Responses
• Review Parent Survey Responses
2010 Statewide Systemic Issues of Noncompliance
• Review and discuss handout
Statewide Evaluation Network Survey
• Compare state and regional data• Review training needs• Identify additional needs
ECI MOU
• Review handout• http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/guidanc
e/keet.html
State Assessment Update
• Letter dated October 15, 2010• Description of assessment model• Assessment Attributes
Review of National Information
• USDE Q&A Document• OSEP Letters• NASP Position Statement
Resources Provided • Special Education Quick Reference Guide• Avoiding Predetermination and Other Legal
Pitfalls• What to do When • Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses Models
for Identifying SLD• 212⁰• FISH
Review of Recent Due Process Decisions
The Role of the Interpreter within the Public School and Special Education Context
• This training focuses on the essential foundations of interpreting with specific application to the role of the interpreter within the public school and special education context. – Day 1 includes the basics of interpreting, including the primary goals and
functions of the interpreter, the modes of interpreting, and the interpreter’s standards for professional behavior.
– Day 2 will provide an overview of best practices for facilitating the interpreted session, the history of and legal precedence for special education as related to limited English proficiency, and a review of technical terminology.
• The training is not only for Spanish interpreters, it is appropriate for all bilingual staff. This comprehensive training will help build capacity for the different languages present in and unique to your district.
• Session ID: 666828• Date: 11/2/10 & 11/9/10
Upcoming Conferences
• HOUMET – November 18-20, 2010• SWEP – February 21-23, 2011• TEDA – April 7-9, 2011
Region 4 Education Service CenterSpecial Education Solutions
7145 West TidwellHouston, TX 77092-2096
(713) 462-7708 (713) 744-6811 (Fax)
www.esc4.net