• Psycho-educational evaluation dated within three years of the transfer referral for NPS placement • If the last triennial was completed with a Triennial Assessment Determination form (D/M 119), include the last full psycho-educational report • Any additional information Timeline for Services Within 10 business days of receipt of the completed referral packet, the Nonpublic School Coordinator at the SELPA will review the packet for completion and forward it to the LEA’s NPS of choice. The NPS will contact the parent and placement will be made within 10 business days. The NPS will work directly with the LEA to schedule an IEP within 30 days of the student’s placement at the school. The placement should be listed on an IEP or IEP Addendum including the NPS, start date, duration, and frequency. The IEP or IEP Addendum should be forwarded to the Nonpublic School Coordinator at the SELPA. Within five business days of receipt of the Addendum to the IEP, the Nonpublic School Coordinator at the SELPA will develop a Master Contract with the NPS if one does not currently exist and an Individual Service Agreement (ISA). The ISA will be forwarded to the appropriate NPS for signature. The SELPA will enter the NPS placement into the SELPA Management Information System (MIS) database. Section 6: Occupational Therapy (OT) Initial Referral School-based occupational therapy (OT) supports the student’s ability to gain access to and make progress in the school curriculum. OT supports a child’s engagement and participation in daily occupations, which includes activities in daily living, education, prevocational work, work, play, rest, leisure, and social participation. OT works on mediation (improving sensory and motor foundations of learning and behavior) to help the child succeed in school. Pre-Referral Local Education Agency (LEA) Responsibility 1. Convene an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting to document the team’s decision to refer the student for an OT assessment. 2. Complete the Occupational Therapy Referral form (D/M 120) and obtain the signatures of the person making the referral and the director of special education. 3. Complete the Assessment Plan form (D/M 66) and obtain the parent/guardian signature.
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