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Presenters
Barbara BuswellDirector, Region 5 PTAC
Jeanna MullinsTA Service Coordinator, MSRRC John CopenhaverDirector, MPRRC Ken KienasOSEP Kate MoranOSEP
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Purpose
Provide information for State staff and Panelmembers regarding their SAP functions, roleswith the SPP, APR, Levels, OSEP verificationvisit, and discuss the importance of active
parent involvement. Participants will beintroduced to a new website that contains SAPresources.
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PART 1
A review of the purpose and functions of the State
Special Education Advisory Panel
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John Copenhaver 2007
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Technical Assistance Projects
Part BState EducationAgency (SEA)
Part CLead EducationAgency (LA)
Special EducationAdvisory Panel (SAP)- Advice to SEA
InteragencyCoordinatingCouncil (ICC)- Advice to LA
Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing.Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Youth with Disabilities
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS)
The Big Picture
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Important Laws for SEAP Members to Understand
IDEA FERPA Section 504 ADA
NCLBA State Nurse Practice Act
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The Legislative History of Special Education
.L. = Public Law08 = Congress Number46 = Number of Laws passed
uring this session
ACCESS
PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESULTS
Public Law 89-10 1965 (ESEA)
Public Law 89-313 1965
IDEA Amendments of 2004
Public Law 91-2301970 (EHA)
Public Law 89-7501966 (ESEA)
Public Law 90-2471968
Public Law 93-3801974 (EHA)
Public Law 94-142 1975 (EAHCA)
Public Law 98-1991983 (EHA)
Public Law 99-4571986 (EHA)
Public Law 101-1761990 (IDEA)
Public Law 102-1191992 (IDEA)
Public Law 105-1171997 (IDEA)
NCLBA2001
Public Law 108-446
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Purpose for Panel
Provide policy and procedural guidance with respect tospecial education and related services for children withdisabilities in the State. (Part B/Section 619)
CFR 300.167
AdviceGuidanceSuggestions
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Advocacy
To take sides To support something To plead your case/position To favor a position
To argue
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Advocacy
There are groups in the State that relate to advocacy in
nature1. Protection and Advocacy Agency (P & A) Disability specific advocacy groups
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Advisory
To give advice To inform To counsel To recommend
To suggest To guide
PURPOSE OF SAP
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Functions
Have a working understanding of eachfunction. All Panel activities should relate tothe SAP functions.
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Advisory Panel Functions
1.Advise the SEA ofunmet needs within theState in the education of children withdisabilities. CFR 300.169(a)
2.Comment publicly on any rules or
regulations proposed by the Stateregarding the education of children withdisabilities.
CFR 300.169(b)
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Advisory Panel Functions
1.Advise the State in developing evaluationsand reporting on data to the Secretaryunder Section 618 of the Act.CFR 300.169(c)o Dropout rateso
Graduation rateso Disciplineo Participation in Statewide Assessment
SPP/APR Data
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Advisory Panel Functions
1.Advise the State in developing correctiveaction plans to address findings identifiedin federal monitoring reports under Part B ofthe Act. CFR 300.169(d)
2.Advise the State in developing andimplementing policies relating to thecoordination of services for children withdisabilities. CFR 300.169(e)
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Advisory Panel Functions
1.The SEA, after deleting personallyidentifiable information musto Provide the Advisory Panel with the DPH
findings and decisions ando
Make those findings and decisionsavailable to the public.CFR 300.513(d) & 300.514(c)
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PART 2
Provide suggestions of the Panel role with the SPP,
APR, Levels of Determination, and OSEP VerificationVisit.
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State PerformancePlan
Annual Performance
Report
Continuous Improvement andFocused Monitoring
Levels ofDetermination
IDEA Regulations
EmergingState Special Education
Advisory PanelRoles
General Supervision
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OSEP Verification Areas of Emphasis
General Supervision
Fiscal Accountability
Data
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Role of Panel Verification Visit
Be familiar with OSEP verification visit.
Know the areas of emphasis. Participate in OSEP conference call
REMIND TO KEEP POSITIVE
Suggest improvement strategies to correctnoncompliance from OSEP verification visit. Request the State director and/or SEA staff
report on their OSEP verification visit.
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State Performance Plan
A six-year plan to improve programs and
services for children with disabilities 20 Indicators
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SPP/APR
SPP = IEP for State
APR = Annual Review of SPP
Challengedata are one year old.
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Possible Roles State Performance Plan
Understand the relationship between the
APR and SPP. Provide guidance to the SEA in developing
measurable and rigorous targets forindicators under each priority area.
Request the State provide updates on theSPP and APR at least annually to the Panelmembership.
Use the SPP/APR data to help generatepanel priorities.
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Annual Performance Report
Annual Review of SPP
February of each year High stakes Relates to SEA level of determination
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Possible Roles Annual Performance Report
Provide advice and guidance to the SEAregarding the content of the APR.
Request that the State Director or SEA staffprovide an update at each panel meeting
regarding progress toward State projectedtargets. Suggest improvement strategies for areas of
noncompliance.
Use the APR data to help generatepanel priorities.
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State Levels of Determination
Meets RequirementsNeeds Assistance
Needs InterventionNeeds Substantial Intervention
Know and understand your StatesLevel of Determination
300.603(b)(i-iv)
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Possible Panel Roles Levels of Determination
Understand levels of determination.
Know your States level and what it means. Suggest strategies to help your State
improve the level.
Understand and provide suggestionsregarding school district levels. Use levels data to establish Panel priorities.
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PART 3
An overview of the critical role of parent involvement
in the SAP. Information about a new website for SAPresources.
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Membership of Panel
The membership of the State advisory panel
must consist of members appointed by theGovernor or any other official authorizedunder State law to make these appointments.CFR 300.168(b)
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Special Rule
The majority of the members of the panelmust be individuals with disabilities and
parents of children with disabilities. CFR300.168(b)
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Membership of Panel
Parents of children withdisabilities ages birth through26*
Individuals with disabilities Teachers Representatives of institutions
of higher education
State and local educationofficials Administrators of programs for
children with disabilities State representatives from
Child Welfare responsible for
foster care*
*Boldedindicates new with IDEA2004.
Representatives of other
State agencies Representatives of privateschools and public charterschools
At least one representative ofa vocational, community, or
business organizationconcerned with the provisionsof transition services tochildren with disabilities
Representatives from theState juvenile and adultcorrections agencies
State and local officials thatrepresent homelesschildren
CFR 300.168 (c)(1-11)
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Birth to 26 Years
The parents child must bewithin this age range.
OSEP Letter, 2008
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Critical Role of Parents
Parents make up over half of the Panel membership
and play a critical role with the Panels functions andproviding advice.
Parents provide a consumer perspective and helpvalidate the results of SEA policies and procedures.
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Parent Training & Information Centers
IDEA authorizes at least one Parent Training
and Information Center (PTI) for each State. Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC)
are also funded through IDEA to serve targetedunder-served families.
The PTI and CPRC assist families andeducators to learn about IDEA and to participateactively in the Individualized Education Program(IEP) process.
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Parent Training & Information Center
Many States include PTI staff on theirPanel.
PTI staff have knowledge and expertiseabout IDEA and can be a resource to the
SAP. PTI staff are in direct communication with
large numbers of families and educators. Many States conduct a SAP meeting at
their PTI each year.
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Roles for Parent Involvement and the SAP
Serve as SAP Officer Participate on SAP Committees Be involved with Indicator 8 Parent
Involvement and other indicators
Provide perspective and advice to SEA
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Announcement of Resources for SAPs
There is a new website thatcontains valuable resources andinformation for State staff and SAPmembers regarding the SAP.
Go to
www.stateadvisorypanel.org
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Partnership
The website was a collaborative effort between
OSEP, PTACs, and the RRC Program.
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Homepage
Links
About Advisory Panels
OSEP Leadership Pre-Session
State Contacts
SAP Resource Materials
IDEA SAP Authority
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URL
http://www.stateadvisorypanel.org
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Stop And Talk With Us
We have a few minutesremaining to answer
questions or for you to
make comments.
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Conclusion/Next Steps
Thank you for your participation
Access Pre-Session materials at the newwebsite
Possible future dialogue on conference callsor webinar
Use email address if you have questions:[email protected]