Matrix of Services2012 Update for Current Trainers

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Updating of the Matrix Handbook has been a team effort!

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“The highest destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule.”

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1997: Florida Legislature adopted revised ESE/FEFP funding model for statewide implementation, with Matrix of Services as cornerstone of new funding model

1997: Matrix of Services and Matrix of Services Handbook developed

2000: Deleted program cost factors for support Levels 1,2,3

2001: Florida Statutes amended to require completion of Matrix for any student receiving McKay scholarship

Matrix HistoryJust to refresh our memories…

2001: Best practice for districts to complete Matrix for all students with disabilities in charter schools or DJJ programs whose service levels are above Level 1

2004: Matrix of Services Handbook revised

2011: Legislature passed HB 1255 and next round of revisions started

2011-2012: Updating of Matrix of Services Handbook and Form

2012: Train-the-Trainers and Updating for Current Matrix Trainers

Matrix HistoryJust to refresh our memories…

Amended section 1011.62, F.S. Funds for operation of schools, requiring the Department to review and revise descriptions of the services and supports included in the Matrix of Services Handbook for Exceptional Students and implement the revisions before the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.

House Bill 1255

Leadership vs. Management…

Gathered feedback for revision in 2010, prior to passage of HB 1255

Held meetings with DOE internal staff and select project staff through October 2011 to create and develop handbook revisions

Held meetings/conference calls with Project partners and external stakeholders in November 2011 to review proposed draft revisions

Presented proposed draft changes to State Advisory Council in December 2011

Matrix of Services Implementation Plan

Held meeting with Bureau/district partners to obtain input on proposed draft revisions

Determined field test parameters and issued invitations to select district staff for January field test

Reviewed revisions with key Department staff

Matrix of Services Implementation Plan

Are you ready to change the world today?

(Or at least a few changes to the Matrix?)

Mark Sanborn, The Fred Factor

Removed case studies from Handbook - Case studies removed, IEPS to be used in training

Updated auditory-oral references and examplesEXAMPLE:- Daily speech/language therapy (e.g., auditory-oral

education services, articulation)

Made changes to allow for virtual meetings for consultation services

Changes

Support Sections - Updated Introduction, Instructions for Use of Matrix, Q and A Section, Glossary, and Revised Form

Changes

Required documentation for each category under the levels is now listed first

References to brand names have been removed

Acronyms have been more clearly defined

Duplicative verbiage has been deleted

Changes

Updated terminology and examples EXAMPLES: - Common Core and Next Generation Sunshine State

Standards - Physically impaired to orthopedically impaired

Updated technology references and examples EXAMPLES: -  Tape recorders to audio or video recording devices - Word processors to digital writing tools

Reference to “assistive technology evaluations” has been revised to “assistive technology assessments”

Changes

Level 1 No changes

Level 2 Few changes made Clarified that in order for consultation to be checked

on the Matrix, it must be consistently documented Terms used to describe Level 2 services include

supports, minimal accommodations to assist in accessing curriculum or learning environment, monthly services, and consultation

Levels

Level 3 Clarified that in order for collaboration to be checked

on the Matrix, it must be consistently documented Changed “modifications” to “accommodations”

Level 4 Few changes made Clarified existing language referencing Level 4

indicates that for the majority of learning activities, the student is receiving specialized approaches, assistance, or equipment, or is receiving more extensive modifications to the learning environment

Level 5 - Few changes made

Levels

Updated and added terminology and examples EXAMPLES: - Added definition and references to accessible instructional

materials (AIM) - Added definition and references to modified curriculum - Replaced “adaptations” with “accommodations/supports” - Expanded Matrix Glossary

Domain A: Curriculum and Learning Environment

Added section on Differentiated Instruction◦ The goal of differentiated instruction is for teachers to determine the

way that each child in the class learns best and adapt instruction to cover all learners.

EXAMPLES: - Vary the schedule to include easy and hard tasks - Increase instructional time spent on the learning

goal/target

Updated agency examples to which referrals are made

Domain A: Curriculum and Learning Environment

Updated terminology EXAMPLES:

-Changed use of “behavior management plan” to “behavior intervention plan”

-Changed ”emotionally handicapped or severely emotionally disturbed” to “emotional/behavioral disability”

Updated examples EXAMPLE:

-In some requirements, added the need for evidence/ documentation of a functional behavioral assessment

Added definition of counseling as a related service

Domain B: Social/Emotional Behavior

Updated terminologyEXAMPLE:

-Changed “physically impaired” to “orthopedic impairment”-Changed “adaptations” to “supports”

Updated examplesEXAMPLE: -Added integration of classroom strategies and instructional materials as example of collaboration with teachers of physical education classes and others-Changed requirement for assistive technology from requiring

written assistive technology evaluation to a written assessment and report for special equipment/assistive technology

Domain C: Independent Functioning

Updated terminologyEXAMPLE:- Changed “Epi-Pen” to “epinephrine injections”

Updated examplesEXAMPLE:

-Added use, with assistance, of insulin pump and intravenous pump to list of medical supplies and equipment that are examples of specialized administration of medication

-Where evidence of weekly or daily reports are required, clarified that these reports can be electronic or hand-recorded

-Now reference “health care service providers” in place of “health providers” to support the provision of services by a variety of personnel

Domain D: Health Care

Updated terminologyExample: - Updated assistive technology references to remove

references to brand name equipment/software

Updated examplesEXAMPLES:

-Added Listening and Spoken Language Specialist™ as one of the required collaborators that must be included at levels 3,4, and 5 (under weekly/daily collaboration with teachers, family, agencies, or others)

-Added clarification for settings in which interpreting services at levels 4 and 5 take place

- Added references to auditory-oral - Added references to cochlear implants

Domain E: Communication

2012

Get your tools ready….it’s time to walk through the updated

2012 Matrix of Services Handbook!

HandbookPost-itsHighlighter

It’s time for Matrix Mayhem!

Please grab your paddles and appoint a table responder.

Impact of new 2012 Matrix of Services Handbook on your current delivery of Matrix training

Helpful Training Tips – Round Robin/Select One

“Table Talk Think Abouts”

Review the Sample IEP and complete a Matrix individually, highlighting key elements as you go.

At your table, share your ratings and highlighted evidence on the IEP which you believe support your Matrix rating.

As a group, complete a single Matrix and come to consensus on the final rating. Be sure to check all services which apply under each level.

Prepare to present your rating and rationale to the large group.

IEP/Matrix Case Study

- Replicable Workshop Template- Trainer’s Kit available through FDLRS- Sample Activities- Sharing of Participant Training Tips

Review of Matrix Training Options and Resources

Closing Comments and Evaluation

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