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Charter Schools andSpecial Education Compliance

Illinois Special Education Charter Schools Application Rubric

April 26, 2013

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Agenda

• Introduction

• Why a rubric?

• What is included in the rubric?

• What is expected and most common misunderstandings/errors

• Consultation time

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Why a rubric?

• History

• Federal concerns http://www.charterschoolcenter.org/webinar/sea-community-practice-integrating-special-education-key-practices-rubrics-examine-charter-a

• Prevention and Accountability

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What is included in the rubric?

I. Application Process (% Students with Disabilities SD and CS)

II. Child FindIII. Evaluation and Determination of EligibilityIV. Parental InvolvementV. Least Restrictive EnvironmentVI. Individualize Educational Program (IEP)VII. Participation in Assessments (c. Student

Achievement)VIII. Confidentiality RecordsIX. Special Education Personnel

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What is expected and most common misunderstandings/errors

• Knowledge about requirements

• A clear and plan for provision of services

• Clarity regarding roles and responsibilities

• Example of misconceptions and most frequent errors

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How does the rubric work?

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The Rubric:

Revised ISBE Form 34-50B

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Citations to law / regulation

ISBE reviewer comments added to this section.

See below

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ISBE reviewer comments added to this section.The comments will fall into three categories:

1. Will not be approved and must revise the application to address the concern listed. ISBE recommends that the charter review the law, regulations and any ISBE guidance in revising its application.

See below

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ISBE reviewer comments added to this section.The comments will fall into three categories:

2. May be approved, but would be approved with caution. ISBE highly recommends that the charter address yellow comments and review any applicable law, regulations and ISBE guidance.

See below

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ISBE reviewer comments added to this section.The comments will fall into three categories:

3. Comments include helpful advice and information from the ISBE reviewer.

See below

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Consultation time

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

Juana Burchell- jburchel@isbe.net

(217) 782-5589