Darby AhlfingerLaura Davis

Jay Weidenbach

August 15, 2012

Checklist for Annual ARDs

Updated IEPs

• Progress reports are done according to the ARD.– This is almost always every 6 weeks.

• Objectives not mastered should be reflected on the new IEP.

• Only discontinue objectives with good justification.

New IEPs

• IEP goals are developed based on weaknesses detected though assessment.

• Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, but formal testing takes place prior to writing the IEP.

• Always completed before the annual ARD meeting.

• Every special education student requires an IEP.

New IEPs

• IEPs goals may be academic or functional or both.

• Copy of the IEP goes home to the parent 10 days prior to the ARD.

• Send an explanation of why they are receiving new IEPs (cover letter).

• Follow up with a phone call a day or two before the ARD.

Teacher Input Form

• Located on the “O” drive.

• To be completed before the ARD.

• Delivered to Diagnostician 5 days before the ARD (keep a copy).

• Collaborate with general education teachers.

STAAR Recommendations

• STAAR Regular (with or without accommodations)

• Accommodations must tie back to those used in the classroom.

• STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternative– Familiarize yourself with the worksheets.– These must be completed for every student– Committee fills completes them and makes the

final recommendation.

Schedule of Services

• Services are based on the time needed to master IEP goals.

• They are individual to the student.

• Never based on school resources.

• Lots of options.– Co teaching.

– In class support.

– Pull out (direct).

Extended School Year

• Must be based on documented regression.

• Unusual amount of time to recoup the skills.

• If you are going to recommend this, speak to your diagnostician well in advance of the ARD.

• ESY services are tied to IEP goals.– Completely separate schedule of services

Autism Supplement Information• LSSP is lead on this document.

• Bring copy of student schedule.– This is not just the classroom schedule.– Personal schedule for that student.– Should reflect a minimum of unstructured time.

Questions?