Desert Mountain Charter SELPA Policies and Procedures


Chapter 1: Identification and Referral of Individuals for Special Education
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Introduction
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Section A – Child Find
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Identification and Evaluation of Children Younger than Three
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Section B – Referral for Evaluation for Special Education Services
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Section 504
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Section C – Student Study Team (SST)
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Section D – Individualized Education Program (IEP); Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
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Section E – Interim Placement (Students Transferring into Charter LEA)
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Section F - Early Identification of Learning Disabilities
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Student Record Review
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Section G – Overidentification and Disproportionality
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Section H – Students who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
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Section I – Teaching and Assessing California’s English Language Development (ELD) and English Language Arts (ELA) Standards for English Learners
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English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
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A Map for Teaching and Assessing ELD and ELA Standards for English Learners
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ELD Standards Alignment with ELA Standards
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Chapt 2 - Assessment and Evaluation rev 1118_Accessible_02052019.pdf
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Chapter 2: Assessment and Evaluation
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Section A – Areas of Suspected Disability
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Section B – Timelines
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Section C – Development of the Assessment Plan
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Section D – Assessment Requirements
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Section E – Response to Intervention (RtI) and Progress Monitoring Data
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Section F – Assessment Reports
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Section G – Assessment of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
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Section H – Annual IEP Review
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Section I – Triennial IEP Review
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Implementation Procedures
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Section J – Protection in Assessment Procedures
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APPENDIX A: Lozano Smith Opinion Letter
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Lozano Smith Attorneys At Law
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APPENDIX B: Observation OR Screening v. Assessment
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APPENDIX C: Triennial Assessment Determination Form (SELPA Form D/M 119)
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APPENDIX D: Flow Chart: Reevaluation Cycle (Triennial IEP)
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Chapt 3 - Instructional Planning and the IEP rev0425_Accessible_04252025.pdf
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Chapter 3: Instructional Planning and the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
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Introduction
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Section A – IEP Meeting: Preparation, Process, and Follow-up
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Activities Prior to the Meeting
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Meeting Notification
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Professional Conduct (Civility)
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Responsibilities of Team Members
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Involving General Education Teachers in Implementation of the IEP
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IEP Meeting Agenda
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Additional Considerations for Writing Effective Individualized Education Programs
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Providing a Copy of the IEP to the IEP Team Members and Document Translation
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IDEA 2004 and the IEP Process
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Making IEP Assessments More Meaningful
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Section B - Creating Meaningful Goals
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Forms for Reporting Progress
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Section C – Students who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
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Section D – Teaching and Assessing California’s English Language Development (ELD) and English Language Arts (ELA) Standards for English Learners
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English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
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Assessing English Language Learners with Disabilities
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Federal Guidance for Learners with Disabilities
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Role of the IEP Team
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Alternate ELPAC
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Participation
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Section E – Linguistically Appropriate Goals for English Language Learners
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Writing Linguistically Appropriate IEP Goals and Objectives
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LAGOS Samples by Receptive Language, Reading, and Writing
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Section F – Reclassification of English Language Learners with Disabilities
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Chapt 4 - Procedural Safeguards rev 1116_Accessible_12072018.pdf
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Chapter 4: Procedural Safeguards
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Introduction
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Section A – Procedural Safeguards
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Surrogate Parents
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Age of Majority
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Parent Revokes Consent for Special Education and Related Services
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Section B – Informal Process/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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Section C – Mediation Only
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Section D – California Department of Education (CDE) Complaints
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Section E – Due Process Complaint
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Stay-Put
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Due Process Complaints and General Liability
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Section F – Prior Written Notice
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APPENDIX A: Notice of Procedural Safeguards/Parents’ Rights (Form D/M 77)
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NOTICE OF PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS
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Introduction:
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Prior Written Notice:
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The Notice of Procedural Safeguards must be given to you (Education Code section 56301(d)(2)):
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Parent Participation:
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Surrogate Parents:
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Parent Consent:
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Consent to Bill California Medi-Cal:
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Parental Revocation of Consent after Consenting to Initial Provision of Services:
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Child Participation/Right:
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Age of Majority:
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Nondiscriminatory Evaluations:
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Access to Educational Records and Other Rights Related to Records:
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Independent Educational Evaluation:
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Local Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution:
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Due Process Hearing:
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Due Process Rights:
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Filing a Written Due Process Complaint:
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Attorney Fees:
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Complaint Regarding Violation of a State or Federal Law:
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School Discipline and Placement Procedures for Students with Disabilities:
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Alternative Interim Educational Settings:
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Unilateral Placement by Parents in Private School:
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Observation of Your Child at a Nonpublic School:
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State Special Schools:
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APPENDIX B: Prior Written Notice Template and Sample Letters
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APPENDIX C: Surrogate Parents in California (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/documents/surrogateparents.pdf)
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Surrogate Parents in California Special Education: An Overview
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Publishing Information
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Notice
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Additional Publications and Educational Resources
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Surrogate Parents in California Special Education: An Overview
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Contents
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Introduction
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Chapter 1 – A Legislative Overview
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Current State and Federal Law
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Who Can Be a Surrogate Parent?
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When Must a Surrogate Parent Be Appointed?
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Conservatorship
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Adult Students in Special Education
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Chapter 2 – Responsibilities and Rights of Surrogate Parents
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Responsibilities of the Surrogate Parent
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Rights of Surrogate Parents
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Chapter 3 - When to Appoint Surrogate Parents
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Wards and Dependents of the Court
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Unaccompanied Homeless Youths
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Chapter 4 – The Appointment Process
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Finding Volunteers
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Foster Parents
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Additional Procedures
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Chapter 5 – Appointment Duration, Termination, and Resignation of a Surrogate Parent
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The Roles of Public Non-educational Agencies and Foster Care Providers
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Confidentiality
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Local Mental Health Providers’ Intervention
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Monitoring and Complaint Procedures
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Surrogate Parents in California: Appendix A (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/documents/surrogateparents.pdf)
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Statutory and Regulatory References
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Federal Statutes
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Federal Regulations
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California Education Code
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California Government Code
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California Welfare and Institutions Code
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Surrogate Parents in California: Appendix B (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/documents/surrogateparents.pdf)
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Sample Forms
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Forms used in California in the Surrogate Parent program:
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Superior Court of California Surrogate Parent Appointment Forms:
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY - SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLAN AREA
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SURROGATE PARENT AGREEMENT
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Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) Representing: San Juan, Sacramento City, Elk Grove, Folsom Cordova and Sacramento County
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NOTIFICATION OF SURROGATE PARENT AUTHORIZATION
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Surrogate Parents in California: Appendix C (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/documents/surrogateparents.pdf)
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Directory of Special Education Local Plan Areas
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Surrogate Parents in California: Appendix D (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/documents/surrogateparents.pdf)
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California Court-Appointed Special Advocates
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APPENDIX D: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Mediation and Due Process
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding Mediation
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Pre-Hearing Request Mediations
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding the Hearing Process
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APPENDIX E: Due Process Flowchart
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Chapt 5 - Confidentiality and Student Records rev1116_Accessible_12102018.pdf
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Chapter 5: Confidentiality and Student Records
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Introduction
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Section A – Access to Student Records
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Section B – Confidentiality of Records
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Section C – Transfer of Records
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Section D – Correction or Removal of Information; Challenging Content of Records
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Section E – Record Classification and Destruction of Student Records
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Section F – Maintenance of Special Education Records
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APPENDIX A: 1995 U. S. Department of Education Letter to Copenhaver
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APPENDIX B: Emails are not Educational Records if They Are “Not Printed and Placed” in a Student’s File
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INTRODUCTION
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UNDISPUTED FACTS
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Student's Request For Records
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Compliance Complaint
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PROCEDURAL HISTORY
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DISCUSSION
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Attorneys Fees
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APPENDIX C: SELPA Form D/M 63 – Authorization for Use and/or Disclosure of Information
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APPENDIX D: SELPA Form D/M 76 – Log of Access and Requests for Access to Student’s Records
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Chapt 6 - Transition Services rev 1019_Accessible_101719.pdf
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Chapter 6: Transition Services
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Chapter 6: Transition Services
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Introduction
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Introduction
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Section A – Infant to Preschool
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Section A – Infant to Preschool
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Section B – Preschool to Grade School
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Section B – Preschool to Grade School
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Section C – Transition into Regular Class
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Section C – Transition into Regular Class
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Section D – Transition from Elementary School LEA to High School LEA
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Section D – Transition from Elementary School LEA to High School LEA
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Section E – Transition Service Language
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Section E – Transition Service Language
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Section F – Course of Study
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Section F – Course of Study
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Section G – High School to Work
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Section G – High School to Work
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Section H – Career and Vocational Education Program
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Section H – Career and Vocational Education Program
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Section I – Interagency Agreements
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Section I – Interagency Agreements
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Section J – SELPA-Managed Programs
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Section J – SELPA-Managed Programs
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APPENDIX A: Quick Reference Array of WorkAbility 1 (WAI) Services
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APPENDIX A: Quick Reference Array of WorkAbility 1 (WAI) Services
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ONLINE RESOURCES
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ONLINE RESOURCES
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APPENDIX B: SELPA Forms D/M 135A through 135C (Prior Written Notice) and D/M 139 (Summary of Performance
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APPENDIX B: SELPA Forms D/M 135A through 135C (Prior Written Notice) and D/M 139 (Summary of Performance
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APPENDIX C: SELPA Form D/M 68D – Transition Services and Postsecondary Goals
248-249

APPENDIX C: SELPA Form D/M 68D – Transition Services and Postsecondary Goals
248-249

Chapt 7 - Participation in Assessments rev0918_Accessible_08232018.pdf
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Chapter 7: Participation in Assessments
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Introduction
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Section A – Profile of State Assessment Programs
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Testing Accommodations
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Academically Rigorous Content Standards
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California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
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English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
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Federal Requirements – IDEA
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Federal Requirements - Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act indicates: Guidance from the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education (April 2000)
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Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Administered at Grade Levels
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Section B - Guidance for Making Support(s) Decisions
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Section C – Guide to the Accommodations Matrix: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
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Section D – Overview of the Alternate Assessment
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Section E – Guide to the Accommodations Matrix: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
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Section F – Guide to the Accommodations Matrix for the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
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APPENDIX A: Form D/M 68F – CAASPP Matrix
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APPENDIX A: Form D/M 68F – CAASPP Matrix
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APPENDIX A: Form D/M 68F – CAASPP Matrix
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APPENDIX B: Form D/M 68F – PFT Matrix
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APPENDIX C: Form D/M 68F – ELPAC Matrix
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APPENDIX C: Form D/M 68F – ELPAC Matrix
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APPENDIX D: California Alternate Assessment (CAA) Factsheet
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CAA Guidance for IEP Teams
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Description of the CAAs
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English Language Arts and Mathematics
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Science
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Assessment Administration
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English Language Arts and Mathematics
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Science
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Participation Criteria
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Participation Descriptions
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Chapt 8 - Suspension and Expulsion rev 1116_Accessible_12202018.pdf
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Chapter 8: Suspension and Expulsion
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Introduction
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Section A – Procedures for Students Not Yet Eligible for Special Education
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Section B – Suspension
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Section C – Services During Suspension
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Section D – Interim Alternative Educational Setting (IAES) Due to Dangerous Behavior
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Section E – Manifestation Determination
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Section F – Due Process Appeals
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Section G – Readmission
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Section H – Suspension of Expulsion
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Section I – Notification to Law Enforcement Authorities
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Section J – Report to County Superintendent of Schools
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APPENDIX A: SELPA Form D/M 122 – Special Education Suspension Review
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APPENDIX B: SELPA Form D/M 124 – Educational Services During School Suspension
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APPENDIX C: Suspension Flowchart
286-287

APPENDIX D: SELPA Form D/M 68P – Manifestation Determination
288-289

Chapt 9 - Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Students with Disabilities rev1116-Accessible_08302018.pdf
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Chapter 9: Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Students with Disabilities
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Introduction
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Section A – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
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Tier 1: All Students
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Tier II: Some Students
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Tier III: Few Students
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Section B – Responsibility of the IEP Team
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Section C – Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Plan
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I. Student Whose Behavior Impedes Learning
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II. Student Requiring a Manifestation Determination (Disciplinary Action)
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Manifestation Determination (MD) Definition
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Manifestation Determination Requirements
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ACTION:
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Important Additional Considerations
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Manifestation Determination Best Practices
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Section D – Behavioral Emergency and Interventions
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APPENDIX A: PBIS Tier II Interventions Flow Chart
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APPENDIX B: PBIS Tier III Interventions Flow Chart
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APPENDIX C: Form D/M 156 – Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Summary
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APPENDIX D: Form D/M 136 – Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Level I
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APPENDIX E: D/M Form 137 – Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Level II
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APPENDIX F: Form D/M 114 – Behavioral Emergency Report (BER)
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Chapt 10 - Fiscal Allocation Plan rev 0418_Accessible_01032019.pdf
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Chapter 10: Fiscal Allocation Plan
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Table of Contents
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Section A – Charter SELPA State Funding
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Section B – Principles of Fiscal Allocation Plan
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Section C – Components of Fiscal Allocation Plan
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Section D – Determining Base Allocation Per Charter LEA
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Section E – Fee Adjustments to Base Allocation
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Section F – Contributions to Set-Aside Pool
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Section G – Nonpublic School/Nonpublic Agency Cost Reimbursements to SELPA
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Section H – Reimbursements to Charter LEAs
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Educationally-Related Mental Health Services
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Low Incidence Services and Equipment Reimbursement
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Section I – Recapture of Unspent Funds
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Section J – Mandated Fiscal Reporting
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Maintenance of Effort (MOE)
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MOE Submission Timeline:
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Excess Cost Reporting
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Federal Quarterly Expenditure Reports
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APPENDIX A: ADA Defined
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APPENDIX B: Apportionment Distribution Schedule
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APPENDIX C: Special Education Revenue Distribution Model
334-335

APPENDIX D: Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA Risk Pool Flow Chart
336-337

Chapt 11 - Admission of LEAs to the Charter SELPA.pdf
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Chapter 11: Admission of LEAs to the Charter SELPA
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Introduction
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Section A – LEA Membership to a SELPA
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Section B – Application Requirements
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Section C – Local Plan Assurance
345

Section D – Governance
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Section E – Agreement for Participation
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APPENDIX A: Charter SELPA Application Timeline
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APPENDIX B: Charter SELPA Application Checklist
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Checklist for Application Materials
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Membership to Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA
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APPENDIX C: Agreement for Participation
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AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION
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DEFINITIONS
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LEA MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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AU/RLA DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT
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WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
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STANDARD OF CONDUCT
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RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
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INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
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FULL DISCLOSURE
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Chapt 12 - Low Incidence Funding new 0917_Accessible_02012019.pdf
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Chapter 12: Low Incidence Funding
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Introduction
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Section A – Legal Requirements
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Section B – How to Request Low Incidence Funding
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Section C – How to Request Reimbursement
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APPENDIX A: Assistive Technology Assessment – Low Incidence Referral
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Pre-Referral Procedure – Local Education Agency (LEA) Responsibility
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Referral Procedures – LEA Responsibility
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Timelines for Assessment
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Timelines for Services
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APPENDIX B: Teacher Responsibilities for Low Incidence Equipment
381

Chapt 13 - Nonpublic Agency-Nonpublic School Services rev0918_Accessible_08282018.pdf
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Chapter 13: Nonpublic Agency/Nonpublic School Services
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Introduction
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Section A – Placement and Services
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Section B – Out-of-State Placements
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Section C – Placement Procedures
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Section D – Children Residing in Group Homes/Foster Homes
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APPENDIX A: Guidelines for Parent Reimbursement for Children in Residential Placement
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Guidelines for Reimbursement for Reunification Visits
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Introduction
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Reimbursement to Parent (Children receiving mental health services)
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APPENDIX B: Parent Reimbursement Claim Form
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Chapt 14 - Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) rev 1121_Accessible_11232021_(SPANISH) (Appendix B 8-22-2024).pdf
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Capítulo 14: Evaluación educativa independiente (IEE)
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Introducción
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Sección A - Introducción/Consideración de las IEEs
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Sección B – Procedimientos para los padres que solicitan una IEE a expensas públicas
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Pasos a seguir por los padres que solicitan una IEE a expensas públicas:
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Sección C - Criterios para obtener una IEE a expensas públicas
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Sección D - Criterios para la determinación de las tarifas de una IEE
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Lineamientos de los Costos
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Sección E - Circunstancias que dan lugar a evaluaciones no financiadas por la Charter LEA
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Se puede aceptar la solicitud de reembolso por una evaluación privada por parte de los padres si:
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ANEXO A: Notificación para padres sobre las IEEs
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Notificación para padres sobre evaluaciones educativas independientes (IEEs)
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ANEXO B: Lista no exclusiva de Charter SELPA de evaluadores calificados
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ANEXO C: Lineamientos de costos sugeridos para las evaluaciones
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ANEXO D: Protocolos de las pruebas (carta sobre la política de la oficina de programas de educación especial (OSEP)
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ANEXO E: Solicitud de reembolso (formulario SELPA D/M 83)
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ANEXO F: Ejemplos de cartas IEE para padres
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F-1: Carta de respuesta a los padres: CONSIDERACIÓN DE LA IEE y PROVISIÓN DE LOS DERECHOS y POLÍTICA de la IEE. (Colocar en papel con membrete y personalizar según sea apropiado.)
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F-2: Carta de respuesta a los padres: ACEPTAR LA IEE y OFRECER UN EVALUADOR y ADJUNTAR LOS DERECHOS CON LA POLÍTICA IEE. (Colocar en papel con membrete y personalizar según sea apropiado.)
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F-3: Carta de respuesta de seguimiento a los padres: ACEPTACIÓN DE LA IEE y OFRECIMIENTO DE UN EVALUADOR y ADJUNTAR LOS DERECHOS CON LA POLÍTICA IEE. (Colocar en papel con membrete y personalizar según sea apropiado.)
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F-4a: CARTA DE PRESENTACIÓN PARA EL EVALUADOR INDEPENDIENTE SOLICITADO POR EL PADRE. (Colocar en papel con membrete y personalizar según sea apropiado.)
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F-4b: REVISIÓN DE LA CALIFICACIÓN DE EVALUADORES INDEPENDIENTES.
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F-5: Carta de respuesta de seguimiento a los padres: ASESOR NO CALIFICADO. (Colocar en papel con membrete y personalizar según sea apropiado.)
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F-6: Carta de respuesta de seguimiento a los padres: ​​ASESOR SOLICITADO POR LOS PADRES NO CALIFICADO: DE ACUERDO SIN RESPONSABILIDAD (Colocar en papel con membrete y personalizar según corresponda)
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F-7: Carta de respuesta a los padres: SOLICITAR UNA AUDIENCIA DE DEBIDO PROCESO (Colocar en papel con membrete y personalizar según corresponda).
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Chapt 14 - Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) rev1121_Accessible_11182021 (Appendix B 8-22-2024).pdf
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Chapter 14: Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
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Introduction
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Section A – Introduction/Consideration of IEEs
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Section B – Procedures for Parents Requesting an IEE at Public Expense
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Section C – Criteria for Obtaining an IEE at Public Expense
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Section D – Criteria for Determination of IEE Fee
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Section E – Circumstances Resulting in Evaluation Not Funded at LEA Expense
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APPENDIX A: Notice to Parents Regarding IEEs
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Notice to Parents Regarding Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
448

APPENDIX B: Charter SELPA Non-Exclusive List of Qualified Examiners
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APPENDIX C: Suggested Cost Guidelines for Assessment
463

APPENDIX D: Test Protocols (OSEP Policy Letter)
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APPENDIX E: SELPA Form D/M 83 – Reimbursement Request
468-469

APPENDIX F: Sample IEE Letters to Parents
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G-1: Letter to Parent re: IEE BEING CONSIDERED and PROVIDING RIGHTS and IEE POLICY. (Place on letterhead and customize as appropriate.)
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G-2: Letter to Parent re: AGREE TO IEE and OFFER AN ASSESSOR and ENCLOSE RIGHTS WITH IEE POLICY. (Place on letterhead and customize as appropriate.)
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G-3: Follow-up Letter to Parent re: AGREE TO IEE and OFFER AN ASSESSOR and ENCLOSE RIGHTS WITH IEE POLICY. (Place on letterhead and customize as appropriate.)
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G-4a: COVER LETTER TO PARENT-REQUESTED INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR. (Place on letterhead and customize as appropriate.)
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G-4b: QUALIFICATION REVIEW OF INDEPENDENT EVALUATORS.
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G-5: Follow-up Letter to Parent re: ASSESSOR NOT QUALIFIED. (Place on letterhead and customize as appropriate.)
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G-6: Follow-up Letter to Parent re: PARENT-REQUESTED ASSESSOR NOT QUALIFIED: AGREEING REGARDLESS (Place on letterhead and customize as appropriate.)
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G-7: Letter to Parent re: REQUEST FOR DUE PROCESS HEARING (Place on letterhead and customize as appropriate.)
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Chapt 15 - Extended School Year (ESY) rev 0519_Accessible_05092019.pdf
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Chapter 15: Extended School Year (ESY)
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Introduction
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Section A – Understanding the Legal and Practical Aspects of ESY
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Section B – Guidance for IEP Teams
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APPENDIX A: Data Collection Guide
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APPENDIX B: Possible Predictive Factors in Determining if ESY Services are Necessary
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APPENDIX C: Extended School Year (ESY) Cover Sheet
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APPENDIX D: SELPA Form D/M 68I – ESY Worksheet
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APPENDIX E: Planning for ESY
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APPENDIX F: Final Notes
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Chapt 16 - Civil Rights Protection and 504 Accommodations rev 0917_Accessible_02152019.pdf
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Chapter 16: Civil Rights Protection and 504 Accommodations
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Introduction
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Section A – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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DEFINITIONS
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Section B – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
509

Title I - Employment
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Title II - Public Services
510

Title III - Public Accommodations
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Title IV - Telecommunications
510

Title V - Miscellaneous
510

Addresses for ADA Information
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APPENDIX A: Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Response to Veir Inquiry Re: Various Matters
512

APPENDIX B: Sample Section 504 and the ADA Notice of Procedural Safeguards (source: Perry A. Zirkel)
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Sample Language
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Chapt 17 - Public Participation rev 0917_Accessible_03052019.pdf
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Chapter 17: Public Participation
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Chapt 18 - Overidentification and Disproportionality rev 0917_Accessible_03052019.pdf
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Chapter 18: Overidentification and Disproportionality
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Introduction
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Section A – IDEA Requirement
522

Section B – Collection and Examination of Data Regarding Disproportionality
523

Chapt 19 - Personnel Qualifications rev 0917_Accessible_03072019.pdf
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Chapter 19: Personnel Qualifications
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Introduction
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Section A – Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD)
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Section B – Charter SELPA Personnel Standards
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Providing Powerful Professional Development
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Context Standards
526

Process Standards
526

Content Standards
527

Section C – Regional Training
528

Section D – On-Site Training
528

Section E – Special Education Staff
529

Section F – Resource Specialists
531

Section G – Related Services Personnel and Paraprofessionals
533

Chapt 20 - Eligibility Criteria rev 0917_Accessible_03072019.pdf
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Chapter 20: Eligibility Criteria
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Introduction
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Section A – Definitions
535

Section B – State Eligibility Criteria
538

Section C – Specific Learning Disabilities
539

Discrepancy Model
542

Response to Intervention (RtI) Model
543

Alternative Method Model
543

Section D – Dismissal from Special Education
544

APPENDIX A: Charter SELPA Form D/M 154 - Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
545

Chapt 21 - Conflict of Interest rev 0917_Accessible_03122019.pdf
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Chapter 21: Conflict of Interest
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Policy
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Chapt 22 - Supports and Services rev1019_Accessible_01062021.pdf
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Chapter 22: Supports and Services
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Introduction
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Section A – Least Restrictive Environment, A Continuum of Services and Placement Options
550

Section B – Related Services
551

Section C – Service Animals
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DEFINITIONS
570

Written Notification to Parents
571

Right to Use of Facilities and Services
572

Section 504 Plan and IEP – FAPE
573

Liability for Service Animals
573

Section D – Assistive Technology
574

Kinds of Assistive Technology and Services that are to be Considered by the IEP Team
575

Process for Considering Whether the Child Requires Assistive Technology and Services
575

APPENDIX A: Guideline Statement: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Continuum of Placement Options, The Holland Factors
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APPENDIX B: Determining the Need for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA)
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Section A: Rationale
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Section B: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
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Section C: Factors for Temporary Intensive Supports
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Personal Independence
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Section D: Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment
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Section E: Procedures for Requesting a Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA)
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Section F: Training
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Form D/M 157A - Referral for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment
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Form D/M 157B – Student Needs for Additional Support Rubric
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Form D/M 157C – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Review of IEP Goals
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Form D/M 157D – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Review of Behavioral Intervention Plan
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Form D/M 157E – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Parent Interview
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Form D/M 157F – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Teacher Interview
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Form D/M 157G – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Student Interview
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Form D/M 157H – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Student Observation Worksheet
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Form D/M 157I – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Evaluation Report
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Form D/M 157J – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Initial Plan
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Form D/M 157K – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Annual Review Fading Plan
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D/M 157 Appendix A – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Evidence-Based Classroom Practices Observation Checklist
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D/M 157 Appendix B – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Terms and Definitions of Fading
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D/M 157 Appendix C – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Checklist to Support Independence
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D/M 157 Appendix D – Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA) Independence/Fading Resources
608

APPENDIX C: Transportation Guidelines
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Introduction
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Section A – Determining Eligibility and Least Restrictive Option: IEP Process
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Section B – Transportation Options
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Section C – Specialized Equipment Use/Operation
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Section D – Considerations: LEA and IEP Team Responsibility
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Section E – Special Considerations
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Section F – Individualized Health Plan
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Section G – Extracurricular Activities
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Section H – Suspension from the Bus
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Section I – Periodic Evaluation of Transportation Need
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APPENDIX D: Cars+ Guidance for RSP Teachers
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APPENDIX E: SELPA Referral Procedures
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Table of Contents
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Section 1: Audiological Assessment
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Initial
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Pre-Referral
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Referral Procedures
622

Timeline for Assessment
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Timeline for Services
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Annual
623

Pre-Referral
623

Referral Procedures
624

Timeline for Assessment
624

Timeline for Services
625

Section 2: Assistive Technology/Low Incidence
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Assessment for Low Incidence Equipment (LIE)
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Pre-Referral
626

Referral Procedures
627

Timeline for Assessment
627

Timeline for Services
627

How to request Low Incidence Funding for Assistive Technology Recommended by Assessment
627

Assessment for Non-Low Incidence Equipment
628

Pre-Referral
628

Referral Procedures
629

Timeline for Assessment
629

Timeline for Services
629

Section 3: Behavioral Health Counseling
630

SATS
630

Pre-Referral
630

Referral Procedures
630

Timeline for Assessment
630

Timeline for Services
631

SART
631

Pre-Referral
631

Referral Procedures
631

Timeline for Assessment
631

Timeline for Services
632

SAP
632

Pre-Referral
632

Referral Procedures
632

Timeline for Assessment
633

Timeline for Services
633

Section 4: Nonpublic Agency Behavioral Intervention
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Behavioral Intervention Assessment Only
633

Pre-Referral
633

Referral Procedures
634

Timeline for Assessment
634

Timeline for Services
635

Behavioral Intervention Supports Only
635

Pre-Referral
635

Referral Procedures
635

Timeline for Assessment
636

Timeline for Services
636

Behavioral Intervention Assessment & Supports
636

Pre-Referral
636

Referral Procedures
637

Timeline for Assessment
637

Timeline for Services
637

Section 5: Nonpublic School
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Initial Referral
638

Pre-Referral
638

Referral Procedures
638

Timeline for Services
639

Transfer Referral
639

Pre-Referral
639

Referral Procedures
639

Timeline for Services
640

Section 6: Occupational Therapy (OT)
640

Initial Referral
640

Pre-Referral
640

Referral Procedures
641

Timeline for Assessment
641

Timeline for Services
641

Transfer Referral
642

Pre-Referral
642

Referral Procedures
642

Timeline for Assessment
643

Timeline for Services
643

Section 7: Physical Therapy (PT)
643

Initial Referral
643

Pre-Referral
643

Referral Procedures
644

Timeline for Assessment
644

Timeline for Services
644

Transfer Referral
645

Pre-Referral
645

Referral Procedures
645

Timeline for Assessment
645

Timeline for Services
645

Section 8: Residential Placement
646

Initial Referral
646

Pre-Referral
646

Referral Procedures
646

Timeline for Assessment
647

Timeline for Services
647

Transfer Referral
647

Pre-Referral
648

Referral Procedures
648

Timeline for Services
648

Section 9: Special Health Care Services
648

Initial Referral
648

Pre-Referral
648

Referral Procedures
649

Timeline for Services
649

Transfer Referral
650

Pre-Referral
650

Referral Procedures
650

Timeline for Services
650

Chapt 23 - Provision of Healthcare Services rev 0917_Accessible_03222019.pdf
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Chapter 23: Provision of Healthcare Services
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Introduction
652

Section A – Prohibition of Mandatory Medicine
652

Section B – Provision of Nursing Services
653

Section C – Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Condition
654

APPENDIX A: California Department of Education (CDE) K.C. Settlement Agreement and Legal Advisory
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K.C. Settlement Agreement & Legal Advisory
661

EXHIBIT A
661

LEGAL ADVISORY ON RIGHTS OF STUDENTS WITH DIABETES IN CALIFORNIA’S K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
661

I. The Applicability of Two Federal Anti-Discrimination Statutes (Section 504 and the ADA) to those Public School Students with Diabetes Who Require Diabetes Health Related Services While Attending K-12 Schools in California
662

A. Eligibility
662

B. 504 Plans
663

C. Individualized Inquiries Required; Blanket Policies Prohibited
664

D. FAPE Under Section 504
664

II. California’s Anti-Discrimination Statutes and Students with Diabetes Who Require Diabetes Health Related Services During the Day In Order to Safely Attend K-12 Schools in California
665

III. The IDEA and Students With Diabetes Who Require Diabetes Health Related Services During the Day In Order to Safely Attend K-12 Schools in California
665

A. Eligibility
666

B. Special Education Defined
666

C. Individualized Education Program
667

D. Related Services May Include Management/Administration of Insulin and Other Diabetes Care Tasks for Children With the Disability of OHI
667

E. Individualized Inquiries Required; Blanket Policies Prohibited
668

F. School Placement Decisions
669

G. Administrative Procedures; Financial Burden Not a Defense
669

IV. Who May Administer Insulin in California to Students with Diabetes As a Related Service Under Section 504 and the IDEA
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A. California Law
670

B. Federal Law
670

C. Reconciliation of State and Federal Law
671

V. Monitoring and Compliance by CDE
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A. IDEA
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B. Section 504/State Statutes
672

VI. Impartial Due Process Hearings
672

VII. Resources
672

Checklist: Who May Administer Insulin in California’s Schools Pursuant to An IEP or a Section 504 Plan
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA
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I. BACKGROUND
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II. DISCUSSION
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III. DISPOSITION
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APPENDIX B: Diastat Administration in Schools: Summary of Relevant Federal Laws and Selected Cases
701

APPENDIX C: SDCOE Diazepam Guidelines (Administration of Diastat®)
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