Desert Mountain Charter SELPA Policies and Procedures

Policy – Category 5000 (Students) BP 5005 – Supports and Services

(d) Specialized services for pupils with low-incidence disabilities shall be provided only by personnel who possess a credential that authorizes services in special education or clinical rehabilitation services in the appropriate area of disability. 3.17 Services for Pupils with Chronic Illnesses or Acute Health Problems (Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.17) (a) Specialized services may be provided to pupils determined eligible pursuant to section 3030(f) . Such services include but are not limited to: 1. Individual consultation; 2. Home or hospital instruction; and 3. Other instructional methods using advanced communication technology. (b) For pupils, whose medical condition is in remission or in a passive state, the IEP team shall specify the frequency for monitoring the pupil’s educational progress to assure that the illness does not interfere with the pupil’s educational progress. (c) When a pupil identified pursuant to section 3030(f) experiences an acute health problem which results in his or her non-attendance at school for more than five consecutive days, upon notification of the classroom teacher or the parent, the school principal or designee shall assure that an IEP team is convened to determine the appropriate educational services. (d) If there is a pattern of sporadic illness, the IEP team shall convene to consider alternative means for the pupil to demonstrate competencies in the required course of study so that the cumulative number of absences do not prevent educational progress. 3.18 Related Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.18) (a) Instruction and services for deaf and hard of hearing pupils shall be provided by an individual holding an appropriate credential, who has competencies to provide services to the hearing impaired and who has training, experience and proficient communication skills for educating pupils with hearing impairments. Such services may include but need not to be limited to:

BP 5005 – Supports and Services

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Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) (rev. 10/19)

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