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Darby Ahlfinger Laura 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.
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Darby Ahlfinger Laura 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.