Procedure – Category 5000 (Students)
AR 5005.2 – Determining the Need for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA)
services to students with special needs must be delivered in the "least restrictive environment." When the IEP team is considering a temporary intensive support, all aspects of the student's program must be considered. A request for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TSIA) is made only after other site interventions have proven to be ineffective. A student's educational program must be carefully evaluated to determine when and where the additional support is required. Additionally, the IEP team must plan for periodic reviews to assess the continued need for this type of individualized assistance. It is expected that students enrolling in a non-public school (NPS) will not require temporary intensive supports. For students currently in NPS, if the need for temporary intensive supports becomes evident, the NPS should contact the student's LEA of residence to initiate a referral for a Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA). The LEA will evaluate the student and present findings and recommendations to the IEP team. Whether in public school or NPS, if the student already has designated temporary intensive supports, it is recommended that the LEA conduct an evaluation to determine the continued need for that level of support prior to the next annual IEP meeting. When a student new to the LEA enrolls with an existing IEP that indicates assistance is needed, a temporary substitute should be assigned until the evaluation process is completed.
Step 1.
Referral for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA)
If the principal and special education team at the site believe extra support may be necessary to meet the student's goals, they must conduct an assessment of the student's needs prior to an IEP meeting, at which time this topic will be considered. The Referral for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (D/M 157A) needs to be completed. Use the Student Needs for Additional Support Rubric (D/M 157B) to assist in quantifying the severity of student need. Supporting documentation should include Review of IEP Goals (D/M 157C), Review of Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) (D/M 157D) and review of other documents as appropriate, such as a nurse's assessment, health report, discipline records, independent assessments, etc. If the parent requests additional support, the school principal, designee, or special education director shall confer with the parent to clarify his or her concerns, discuss options, and assist the parent in completing the Referral for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (D/M 157A). The parent should sign as the person requesting referral. The 15-day timeline for developing the evaluation plan begins on the date of the parent signature. If Temporary intensive supports are/is requested during an IEP meeting without a previous referral, the procedure for requesting TISA must be initiated at that time. The IEP meeting should be completed and the
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 00/00)
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