1 2012-2013 Non-Public Schools Component Presented by: Dr. Magaly C. Abrahante Dr. Eduardo M. Barreiro Mrs. Susy Ramirez Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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2012-2013 Non-Public Schools Component

Presented by:Dr. Magaly C. AbrahanteDr. Eduardo M. Barreiro

Mrs. Susy Ramirez

Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsTitle I Administration

SBAB AuditoriumApril 24, 2012

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Historical PerspectiveCourts have upheld Title I provisions – Federal funds benefit the privateschool student rather than theschool.1997 Agostini v. Felton –

No violation of Establishment Clause

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Major Themes of NCLB. . .

Equitable Funding - Reservation of Funds (Set Asides)

- Reading Coaches- Parental Involvement

- American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

(ARRA) sun-setting

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Funding

Collection of Poverty dataProportionality

Every 2 yearsGenerate same per-pupil as public schools (Instructional)Parental InvolvementProfessional Development

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AllocationBased on the number of low-income students residing in a Title I public school attendance area; and

Utilize the Proportionality Method: Apply the poverty percentage for each public school attendance area to private school children who live in that area.

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Distribution of Funds

Follow the student (Non-Affiliated)

Pool the funds (Archdiocese of Miami)

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Equitable Services to Private School Students

Timely & meaningful consultation Consultation regarding:

Amount of funds generatedMethods of collecting poverty dataIdentification/Selection of students to be servedProgram delivery model and Standards/AssessmentsProfessional Development/Parental Involvement activitiesUse of 3rd party provider

Private school officials’ certification of consultationLEA gives to SEA

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Private School StudentsEligible Students- attend a non-profit private school;- reside in a Title I participating public school

attendance area of the LEA; and- be identified by the LEA as failing or at risk

of failing to meet the state standards, or other standards relevant to the private school (multiple educationally objective criteria)

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Program Design and Service Delivery (continued)

Extended-day servicesCounseling programsComputer-assisted instructionInstruction using take-home computers

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Program Design and Service Delivery

LEA can provide service directly using district personnel; orCan provide services indirectly through contracts with public and private organizations and individuals (Third Party Contractors)

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Accountability

Nonpublic school students not required to take the FCAT, however;Alternate standards are to be developed in consultation with private school officials;LEA must use some assessment measure for gauging progress; andLEA maintains title to all property

purchased with Title I funds.

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Program Evaluation Based on student achievement, program

delivery, instructional program, and services

to teachers and parents; Outcome data will be used to evaluate the

program and determine progress; and Recommendations will be factored into the

following year’s program.

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Program Evaluation Need roster of participants to be served and

demographic data (race, gender, grade); and

Criteria used by private school must be developed in consultation;

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Non-Public Component Staff

Dr. Eduardo M. Barreiro, District Supervisor305 995-2855

Mrs. Susy Ramirez, Curriculum Support Specialist305 995-2855

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Title II, Part ATeacher Training and Recruiting

Recruiting and retaining high-qualified teachers and school administrators.

Providing training that contributes directly to improving both teaching performance and student achievement.

Major Focus Areas…

Design and implementation of professional development that effectively increases individual and institutional capacity to support improved student learning while encouraging reflective practice among school administrators

Major Focus Areas…

Provision for in-service training and follow-up services focused on improving teacher content knowledge and teaching practice in mathematics, science, reading and writing, particularly at the elementary levels, with such training being of sufficient duration and intensity so as to have a lasting impact on teaching performance and student achievement.

Distribution of Title II, Part A, Services

Law provides for equitable participation of private school teachers and school administrators

Dollar amount of services for non-public schools must be allocated on a per pupil basis equal to that of public schools

Local educational agency (District) remains in control of funds

Services must be secular, neutral and non-ideological

A change from the past ……

A per student formula will be developed based on the amount of Title II, Part A, funds that are used for professional development in the District.

The formula will be used to determine an amount of money in equitable services that will be available to non-public schools rather than participation in District PD offerings.

Results of Meaningful Consultation

A contract will be initiated by the District with a qualified vendor to deliver customized professional development to educators in non-public schools that meets their unique needs.

– The contract amount is based on the numbers of students

being served in all non-public schools that have meet the eligibility requirements for participation

Non-public School Consortium

Archdiocesan Schools

Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education – Miami

Other non-public schools (approximately 10 schools)

Requirements of consortium

Needs assessment conducted Decisions on how & where services will be

provided How the services will be assessed and how

the results of the services meet the goals and intent of Title II, Part A

Reporting on types, number of, and impact of services

Timeline

A new Request for Proposal (RFP) is currently being written to identify a contractor to provide professional development services for the 2012-2013 school year.

Contract goes to School Board for required approval.

Individual schools being coordinated through Archdiocese and Center for Advancement of Jewish Education.

In closing ……

While staff in the District Professional Development Department is always willing to answer questions

and/or provide guidance.

Please feel free to contact Dr. Christine Master at 305.995.7616 and/or [email protected] or Marion Chase at 305.887.2002 ext 2201 and/or [email protected]

Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Title III, Part AEnglish Language Acquisition (ELA) Grant

andEnhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently Arrived Immigrant Children and

Youth Grant

Supplementary services for non-public schools

Professional Development for teachers of ELL students

Bilingual Parent Outreach Program (BPOP/TPA) Supplementary Instructional materials to support

English language acquisition

Title III-ELA

Supplementary services for non-public schools

Culturally thematic supplementary activities Upcoming events include field trips to local

museums and cultural arts centersSupplemental materials to support cultural classroom instructionBPOP/TPA

Title III-Immigrant

Non-public schools need to follow FLDOE State Board Rules 6A-6.0902, 6A-6.09021 and 6A-A.0903 as it applies to identification, eligibility, programmatic and annual assessments and exiting of ELLs.

1. A system in place to screen students upon initial entry which includes date of entry into the U.S. (immigration and legal status questions may not be asked)

2. A state-approved instrument to assess annually the language proficiency of the students

3. A state-approved instrument to assess annually the progress of the students in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as, meeting state exiting criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Schools

4. Show evidence that they are currently providing services to their English Language Learner (ELL) and immigrant students that are above and beyond what they provide their non-ELL students

5. Show evidence that the funds will be used to supplement and not to supplant

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Title III ELA Grant: After initial language assessment, student classified ESOL level 1-4. In addition, students that have exited the program and are within the two- year monitoring period.

Title III Immigrant Grant: DOE definition of Immigrant Children and Youth are: ages 3-21 were not born in any State, the District of Columbia

or Puerto Rico have not been attending one or more schools in

anyone or more states for more than 3 full academic years

Criteria for Students

All applications submitted by non-public schools were addressed

Input was provided as to whether or not the school met eligibility criteria

Invited schools who did not meet eligibility criteria to have further consultation

Made ourselves available at Consultation Meetings

Update (2012-2013)

Ms. Rosy Ugalde, Executive DirectorDivision of Bilingual Education and World LanguagesMiami-Dade County Public Schools1500 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 341Miami, Florida 33132Telephone: 305-995-1961Fax: 305-523-0731

Mr. Oscar Fragas, Title III Grant SupportTelephone: 305-995-1998Fax: 305-523-0731

Contact Information

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Division of Special EducationMs. Ava Goldman, Administrative Director

Mr. Will Gordillo, District DirectorMs. Rosalia Gallo, Instructional Supervisor

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Meeting the Needs of all StudentsIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

IDEA Private School Obligations Office 5555 SW 93 Avenue; Miami 33165 Phone:

IDEA Private School Obligations Office 5555 SW 93 Avenue; Miami 33165 Phone:

• Rosalia Gallo, Instructional Supervisor

• Orema Lee, Curriculum Support Specialist

• [email protected]

• [email protected]

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• [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected]

• Melissa Chang • Sharon Fedor• Jorge Mendez

IDEA

Private School

Obligations

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IDEA 2004

• School districts have an obligation to ensure that parentally placed private school students have an opportunity to participate in programs assisted or carried out under Part B of the IDEA.

• Services offered are determined after timely and meaningful consultation with representatives of non-profit private schools and parents regarding the needs of eligible students.

IDEA Private School Obligations

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• Meaningful consultation is conducted throughout the year via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings.

• SPED meetings for administrators were held on 2/23/12 with a make-up session on 3/07/12.– Eligible student list was given out– Needs assessment was conducted

• Parent Meetings held on 5/15/12 FDLRS – North (AM) & 5/16/12 FDLRS- South (PM)

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Meaningful Consultation

IDEA Private School Obligations

• The District makes the final decision with respect to the services to be provided to eligible students.

• There is no individual entitlement to a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities parentally placed in private schools.

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Who are the eligible students that get counted for the funding calculation?

• To be counted toward the proportionate share calculation, students must have been identified by M-DCPS as a child with a disability and must have a current evaluation (3-years) as of December 1.

• Students with a current reevaluation through 12/1/11 count for the purpose of generating funding for the 2012-2013 school year.

• Students are eligible for services once the reevaluation is updated.

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• A proportionate share of IDEA Part B funds are spent to provide equitable services to eligible non-profit private school children with disabilities.

• The proportionate share is based on a per student allocation calculated by dividing the total IDEA part B funds by the total eligible students (public and private together).

• Per student allocation is then multiplied by the number of eligible parentally-placed private school students.

Proportionate Share

• To be eligible for services under the IDEA obligations:1. Schools must be non-profit and listed with the

FLDOE at http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org 2. Students must meet state eligibility criteria for a

SPED Program3. Students’ parents maintain a current

reevaluation, every 3-years with the M-DCPS

Eligibility Requirements

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CHILD FIND

• Under the IDEA, the child find process must be designed to ensure the equitable participation of parentally-placed private school children, and to ensure an accurate count of such children attending private schools within the school district.

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1. The private school and the parent gather data on student’s performance.– Grades, work samples, attendance, discipline;– Interventions (duration & results), accommodations, strategies;– Any standardized test scores, private evaluations;– Medical or vision information; Any other pertinent information; – Two teacher Observation forms; and – Consent Form for Mutual Exchange of Information

2. Parent calls the public school to request meeting. 3. Parent delivers the student performance data and the

SST/RT meeting is scheduled. A representative from the private school is invited.

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Child Find 1-2-3 Procedures

• School Support Team (SST) / Problem Solving Team (PST)

• Team reviews the data provided by the parent and the private school and determines appropriate course of action

• Data on interventions provided is a key component (SLD, E/BD, SI, or LI)• Student’s rate of progress• Ongoing progress monitoring & documentation

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Initial Evaluations & Eligibility

• A reevaluation is a meeting to review the student’s current performance as evidenced by data provided by the parent and the school.

• Team determines if any additional data or formal testing is needed.

• Participants include a school psychologist, SPED teacher, parent, and private school teacher.

• Results do not change or alter the McKay Scholarship Program. • McKay is FTE (State) • IDEA Private School Obligation (Federal)

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3-Year Reevaluation Meetings

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Reevaluation Team Meetings• Data is reviewed to determine whether the child

continues to have a disability and to determine his/her educational needs.

• Reevaluation Team (RT) may agree that no formal testing is needed.

• If a formal testing is needed, it is typically conducted within 60 school days.

• Evaluations are reviewed with the parents. An IEP is not written unless the child is enrolled in public school.

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Reevaluation Letters to Parents

• Parents are notified of the option for reevaluation in three ways:1. The private school provides the letter to parents

and completes the log. Completed logs are faxed to 305-596-5288. These were given at the meeting on 2/23/12 & 3/07/12.

2. Parents are invited to an informational meeting.3. Letters are sent via U.S. Mail.

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McKay Scholarship

• Evaluations have no impact on the McKay Scholarship.

• McKay is FTE money (state)• Private school initiative is IDEA money

(federal)

• If you did not attend the meeting on 2/23/12 nor 3/07/12 and you have eligible students, complete a Needs Assessment Form for the 2012-2013 school year.

• The District makes the final decisions with respect to the services to be provided to eligible parentally-placed private school children with disabilities.

• Schools are notified in August via email.

Needs Assessment 2012-13

2012-2013 IDEA Services and Supports

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Laptop Computers

Reading Software

Writing Software

Math Software

Assistive Technology

Universal Access Materials

Instructional Workshops

Parent Workshops

Academic Instructional Support

Consultation

Interactive BoardsLearner Response System

Responsibility of the School• Any materials provided by the IDEA Private

Schools Obligations Office are to be used solely for eligible students with disabilities. – Funds must be used to meet the needs of eligible

students but not for meeting the needs of a private school or the general needs of the students enrolled in the private school.

– Equipment and supplies must be removed from a private school if it is no longer needed for eligible students or removal is necessary to avoid unauthorized use.

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Laptops & Software• Laptops and software are provided for use by the

students with disabilities that are eligible.• Maintain accurate inventory

– Laptop serial numbers– Theft/damage procedures

• The reading software (My Reading Coach) is preinstalled in the laptops we provide.

• Web-based programs:– Fluent Reader Trainer, Symphony Math, Ascend Math,

Write Brain, Classroom Suite, & Kurzweil 3000• New Programs:

– Achieve 3000, Imagine Learning, & Moby Math

• Destination Knowledge– Fluent Reader Trainer, Symphony Math, & Ascend Math– Cali Swango: [email protected]; 866.452.4476

• Kurzweil 3000– Support through website or email– [email protected]– Schools: http://mdk3000.wikispaces.com– Parents:http://mdk3000.wikispaces.com/Parents+Guardians

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Year-Round Access to Software

Offered to meet student needs

focusing on alternate response methods

(ActiVotes)

Offered to meet student needs

focusing on alternate response methods

(ActiVotes)

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Interactive Boards & Learner Response System

• Minimum of 5 eligible students required – Commitment to:

• Online, evening, and weekend workshops

• Use ActiVotes and maintain data• 2 classroom observations per year

with feedback• Ensure appropriate use within

guidelines

Materials, Equipment, and Supplies• Materials for universal access to learning and

other technology• Headphones and mouse for laptops as needed• $1,000 allocation flexible based on students

needs• Funds may not be allocated directly to a private

school

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Schools pick-up the orders at the IDEA Private School Obligations Office

Schools pick-up the orders at the IDEA Private School Obligations Office

Instructional Workshops

• Kurzweil Webinars• Destination Knowledge Training &

Webinars• Best Quest MathsCool/AlgebrasCool • Two- (2) day Summer Trainings:

Accommodations and Modifications for Teachers in Private Schools

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Parent Workshops

• Parent workshops– Parent Services 305-274-3501 (SPED)– The Parent Academy 305-995-2680

Active Parenting Understanding Disabilities

ADHDBehavioral Skills

Autism Spectrum Disorders

In-School Academic Instructional Support (AIS)

• Offered up to two hours a week– Student Referral Form– Provided in groups of up to 6

• School commits to facilitating the services– Scheduling – time of day– Appropriate location, laptops available, etc. • Requires a Private School Services Plans– PSSP: A description of the specific special education and related

services the LEA will provide to a parentally-placed child with a disability enrolled in a private school.

– Meetings with parents and teachers are required prior to AIS– Reevaluations must be maintained current

Consultation

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Consultation services, related to accessing instruction, to private school teachers and parents of eligible students for up to one

hour a month throughout the year.

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http://privateschoolsidea.dadeschools.net

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Written Affirmation

• Handout: Private school representatives are asked to please read, sign, and return the Written Affirmation of Consultation.

• Private school representatives are encouraged to maintain close communication with M-DCPS throughout the year.

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Additional Programs and Services

Preschool FINFDLRS SEDNET

Pre-K Special Education

Ms. Dolores Mendoza, Executive DirectorMs. Cecilia Nunez, Supervisor

305-271-5701http://prekese.dadeschools.net

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Pre-K

• A non-profit school with a prekindergarten program that does not include kindergarten or a higher grade would not be considered a private school for purposes of this program.

Pre-K Supports and Services

• Serves children with disabilities ages3-5 years old

• Professional Development• Parent Education• Assistive Technology• Resource Library• Make and Take Workroom

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Pre-K

Dolores Mendoza, Executive [email protected]

305-271-5701

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• Consultation with child’s private school early childhood teacher.o Strategies, accommodations, specialized

instruction, materials/equipment that support developmental areas (cognitive, personal-social, communication, motor, adaptive)

Professional Development

• High/Scope Curriculum• Positive Behavioral Support• Building Early Language and Literacy (B.E.L.L.)• Assistive Technology• Boardmaker• Math• Conscious Discipline

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Models for Pre-K Special Education

• Walk-in Speech/Language Therapy• LEAP ½ day (Program for ASD)• Speech/Language Impaired ½ Day• Reverse Mainstream ½ Day

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Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South (FDLRS-South)

Serving Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties

Ms. Delsey Yancoskie, Instructional Support SpecialistMs. Keisha C. Robinson, Curriculum Support Specialist

305-274-3501http://fdlrs-south.dadeschools.net

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FDLRS-South

Child Find• Public Awareness/Outreach• Preschool Screenings• Evaluation Coordination• Grow to 5 Training Modules

– Training to help educators and caregivers meet the needs of young children ages 0-5

– 12 Modules that emphasize themes that are central to effective education and care giving

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FDLRS-South

Parent Services• Parent education workshops• Collaboration with agencies and parent

organizations• Promote shared responsibility for improving the

education of children with special needs• Provide training on Creating Family Friendly

Schools• Disability Awareness Activities

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FDLRS-South

Technology• Instructional Technology• Assistive Technology • Communication Technology• Technology Labs (north and south)• Assistive Technology Demonstration Lab

(north satellite center)

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FDLRS-South

Human Resources Development (HRD)• In-service Training (i.e., Differentiated Instruction,

Accommodations/Modifications,)– Coaching, mentoring, school-site support

• Media/Materials Loan Library (Main Office)• Make and Take Production Lab (north satellite

center)

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PDA (Professional Development Alternatives)Distance Learning

• Online Professional Development:– Assessment and Evaluation, Differentiating Math

Instruction, Differentiating Reading Instruction, Differentiating Science Instruction, Foundations of ESE, Instructional Practices, Interpersonal Interaction and Participation, Positive Behavior Support, Transition, Technology for Student Success: An Introduction, and Formative Assessment Process for Differentiating Instruction

• Online resources to help educators prepare for Elementary K-6 and/or Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9 certification exams.

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FDLRS-South

• Simply contact FDLRS-South for further information and begin taking advantage of the services and materials available for you and the exceptional children you serve.

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FDLRS-South (Two Locations)

Main Office5555 SW 93rd Avenue

Miami, FL 33165Phone: 305-274-3501

Fax: 305-598-7752

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North Satellite CenterRobert Renick Educational Center

2201 NW 207th StreetMiami Gardens, FL 33056

Phone: 305-626-3970Fax: 305-626-3972 Our new north

satellite location

Ms. Deidre Phillips, Facilitator305-626-3970

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The Florida Inclusion Network provides learning opportunities, consultation, information and support to educators, families, and community members resulting in the inclusion of all students.

The Florida Inclusion Network provides learning opportunities, consultation, information and support to educators, families, and community members resulting in the inclusion of all students.

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• Training and support for teachers to meet the needs of struggling learners– Differentiated Instruction– Higher Order Thinking Skills– Instructional Strategies– Disability Awareness– Inclusive Practices– Collaborative Teaching

• Educational opportunities for families of students with disabilities

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Dianne Halfaker, Project Manager305-598-2436

http://sednet.dadeschools.net

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities

(SEDNET)

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities

(SEDNET)

The overall mission of the project is to improve the provision and coordination of education, mental health treatment and residential services for students identified with Emotional/Behavioral disabilities (E/BD).

The overall mission of the project is to improve the provision and coordination of education, mental health treatment and residential services for students identified with Emotional/Behavioral disabilities (E/BD).

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SEDNET

• WHAT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED?– Case management services are provided to all public and non-

public school students, with at risk behaviors or with emotional/behavioral disabilities.

• HOW ARE SERVICES PROVIDED?– Case managers coordinate with schools in the integration of

educational services, referrals for school based mental health evaluations, and access to records from psychiatric hospitals, community mental health facilities and residential placements.

• WHAT IS THE PROCESS?– School officials obtain signed consent for mutual exchange of

information from parents and contact SEDNET case manager.

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SEDNET is a regional interagency networking project serving

SEDNET is a regional interagency networking project serving

SEDNETDianne Halfaker, Project Manager

11001 SW 76 Street, Room 63Miami, Florida 33173

[email protected]

John Carrier, Case Manager11001 SW 76 Street, Room 63

Miami, Florida 33173305-598-2436

[email protected]

• Miami Children’s Hospital• Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami

• School Wide Positive Behavior Support• Monroe County

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Diane Olinick, Case Manager2201 NW 207 Street

Opa-Locka, Florida 33056305-624-1171

[email protected]

• Citrus Health Network• Jackson Memorial Hospital

• Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc.

• Broward County Facilities

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Contact InformationContact Information

• Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South (FDLRS)

• Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)• Multiagency Network for

Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET)

• Pre-K Special Education Programs• Private School Obligations

• 305-274-3501

• 305-754-4081• 305-598-2436

• 305-271-5701

• 305-274-8889

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We invite you to join with us in our continued endeavor to prioritize the achievement and

success of all children.

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