Making Sense of Graduation

Making Sense of Graduation 2013-14 edition Elizabeth Danner Education Specialist for Transition elizabeth.danner@esc13.txed.net

In 90 minutes we will . . . • Review current grad requirementsand course coding • Become familiar with HB 5 • Learn where to start when you get back to school

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Let’s Review Graduation Options . . .

Note-takers, take note:

1 Diploma for Texas students 3 High School programs DAP, RHSP, or MHSP 4 Options for students with IEPs Commissioner’s Rule 89.1070

Commissioner’s Rule 89.1070 Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities Entered Grade 9 in 2011-2012

(b)(1) (b)(2) AAR AAR AAR Test Test Test (b)(4) (b)(3) IEP IEP SOP SOP SOP SOP

(b)(1) (b)(2) MHSP AAR AAR AAR Test Test Test Accommodations Distinguished or Recommended Plan (b)(3) (b)(4) IEP IEP (A) (B) (C) SOP SOP SOP SOP Pass state assessment Accommodations per IEP   Modifications

(b)(1) (b)(2) DAP or RHSP “Graduating by IEP” AAR AAR AAR  Test Test Test Accommodations Minimum Plan (b)(3) (b)(4) IEP IEP (A) (B) (C) SOP SOP SOP SOP PARTICIPATE in the state assessment Accommodations per IEP   Modifications

(b)(1) (b)(2) Minimum Plan DAP or RHSP MHSP PARTICIPATE in the state assessment AAR AAR AAR  Accommodations AND Modifications per IEP Test Test Test Accommodations Accommodations (b)(3) (b)(4) IEP IEP SOP SOP SOP SOP 

(b)(1) (b)(2) • Full time employment and self-help skills • (B) Employability and self-help skills • (C) Access to agencies DAP or RHSP MHSP AAR AAR AAR  Test Test Test Accommodations Accommodations (b)(3) (b)(4) IEP IEP SOP SOP SOP SOP 

(b)(1) (b)(2) DAP or RHSP “Graduating by IEP” MHSP AAR AAR AAR  Test Test Test Accommodations Accommodations (b)(3) (b)(4) IEP IEP SOP SOP SOP SOP 

(b)(1) (b)(2) DAP or RHSP “Aging out” MHSP AAR AAR AAR  Test Test Test Accommodations Accommodations (b)(4) (b)(3) IEP (A) (B) (C) SOP SOP SOP SOP  IEP Modifications

(b)(1) (b)(2) DAP or RHSP MHSP AAR AAR AAR Test Test Test Accommodations (b)(4) (b)(3) IEP IEP SOP SOP SOP SOP MHSP Age + IEP Modifications

AYP • Appeal your rating IF: • Your district/campus/student group missed AYP due to SpEd continuers • AND those continuers had an IEP showing a 5+ year graduation/transition plan

Course Coding

What’s the Purpose of PEIMS Codes for High School Courses? “modifications” “transcript/AAR”

Types of Codes C022 Table some modifications locally-developed IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!!! locally-developed + per ARD

General Education Algebra I (ALG 1)

GeneralEducation Algebra I (ALG 1) Some Modifications Significant Modifications Accommodations No IEP

GeneralEducation Algebra I (ALG 1) Some Modifications Significant Modifications No IEP Accommodations

GeneralEducation Algebra I (ALG 1) Some Modifications Significant Modifications No IEP Accommodations 03100500

Special Education HQ Basic Algebra (ALG 1) STAAR No IEP Some Modifications Significant Alternate Accommodations 03100500 03100505 03100507

CONTENT, not location

GeneralEducation English IV (ENG 4) Some Modifications Significant Modifications No IEP Accommodations 03220400 03220400

GeneralEducation English IV (ENG 4) Some Modifications Significant Modifications No IEP Accommodations V-code 9XXXXXX 9XXXXXX

9XXXXXXX Codes Beginning in SY 2013-14 . . . 9x codes MAY NOT BE USED . . . for students who entered grade 9 in or after 2011-12 (Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors)

9XXXXXXX Codes • Minimum Standards addendum (section 1.7): • EOC course: Use 05/07 codes • Non-EOC course required for graduation: use C022 course code • Local credit not required for graduation: use 8XXXXXXX code

9XXXXXXX Codes • C022 Coding for Modified Courses • Districts may choose to use the V-code • Make sure the IEP reflects modified curriculum

House Bill 5

HB 5: Special Education • STAAR Modified • Last administration = Spring 2014 • STAAR Alternate • 2014 administration will be the last year for teacher-made materials • Level 1 • Course substitutions for SWDs

Foundation Program? Endorsements? Distinguished Achievement? Assessment required? Modified curriculum and/or assessment? (b)(1) (b)(2) AAR AAR AAR Test Test Test (b)(4) (b)(3) IEP IEP SOP SOP SOP SOP

Other Bills: Special Education • HB 617: Transition • SB 1226: Employment First • Rider: Special Ed Monitoring • SB 542: Facilitated IEP • SB 39: V.I. Expanded Core Curriculum • SB 816: Evaluation Timelines • SB 906: STAAR Alternate levels • SB 914: BIPs • HB 2619: DFPS and public education

Next Steps . . . • Leaving a Clear Trail • How are you designating courses with modified curriculum? • What are your 9XXXXXXX code courses? • To Do: • Special Education Leaders blog • TEA listserv for TAA

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Thanks! Elizabeth Danner Education Specialist for Transition elizabeth.danner@esc13.txed.net

Making Sense of Graduation

Making Sense of Graduation

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