Procedure – Category 5000 (Students)
AR 5005.2 – Determining the Need for Temporary Intensive Supports Assessment (TISA)
Step 5.
Develop TISA Evaluation Report
When an IEP team is considering temporary intensive supports for a student, all aspects of the student's program must be considered with the intent of maximizing student independence. The TISA Evaluation Report (D/M 157I) should address the areas of concern identified in the referral, background information and educational history, summary of interviews, and summary of observations, and include the assessor’s results and recommendations. The TISA case manager/coordinator will ensure the TISA Evaluation Report (D/M 157I) is developed.
Step 6.
Review Evaluation at IEP Meeting
Within 60 days following the receipt of parent consent to evaluate for temporary intensive supports, an IEP team shall review the results of the evaluation and recommendations at an IEP meeting. If the IEP team determines a need for temporary intensive supports, it is written on the IEP with specific goals, monitoring strategies, fading strategies, and review dates. Regardless of the circumstances that may indicate the need for support, it is imperative for every IEP to address the skills that will be taught in order for the temporary intensive supports to be faded. The level of support required for the student to advance appropriately toward annual goals needs to be defined. A systematic, written plan should specify how additional support should be utilized and monitored. The TISA Initial Plan (D/M 157J) should be used to develop the initial plan. An IEP meeting should be convened if necessary to modify the temporary intensive supports. Discussion at this meeting should be concluded with a written plan outlining the team's criteria and possible timeline for phasing out the necessity for temporary intensive supports. To assist LEAs in developing appropriate independence and fading plans, IEP teams should refer to the TISA Terms and Definitions of Fading (D/M 157 Appendix B), TISA Checklist to Support Independence (D/M 157 Appendix C), and the TISA Independence/Fading Resources (D/M 157 Appendix D).
Step 7.
Request/Assign Temporary Intensive Support: Personnel
When an IEP team has determined that temporary intensive supports in the form of additional staff is required, the special education director or designee will process the appropriate paperwork in accordance with LEA procedures.
Step 8.
Annual Review
AR 5005.2 – Determining the Need for TISA
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 00/00)
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