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Policies, Procedures, and ComplianceCost Implications for Issue 4‐13:The Special Education Procedural Handbook can be updated by existing staff in theDepartment of Pupil Services and Special Education. There should be no additional costs forstaff development if it is provided during the school day. Printing and distribution costscannot be estimated at this time.4.4 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Issue 4‐14: Section 504 Procedures, Forms, and Notification.MDUSD has comprehensive materials for the identification and location of individuals withdisabilities that may be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. TheSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: A Procedural Handbook for Educators (draft)details what is required for school‐aged students. The Handbook is well‐presented andcovers all eligibility and procedural possibilities.Section 504 Notices, including the Compliance Plan, Parent Notice, and Notice of ProceduralSafeguards, are all in place and communicated. Understanding of Section 504responsibilities is so well documented and accepted that placements have increased eachyear. All buildings, programs, activities, and services appear to be accessible. There is noevidence of any policy, administrative guideline, or procedure that would in any waydiscriminate against an individual with a disability.Considerations for Issue 4‐14:• Finalize the Procedural Handbook that includes amendments to Section 504responsibilities and disseminate it to the staff. Add the Handbook to the districtWeb site for staff and public review and access. Post all required notices in publicareas for the public and staff.Cost Implications for Issue 4‐14:There are no additional costs to the district for this consideration, which can beimplemented with existing resources and staff.4.5 District Special Education Compliance Self‐ReviewIssue 4.15: Compliance Issues Requiring Further Investigation.MDUSD recently completed a District Special Education Self‐Review as required by theCalifornia Department of Education (CDE). Evidence of compliance issues indicate thefollowing areas for further investigation:MGT of America, Inc. Page 4‐21
Policies, Procedures, and Compliance• Progress Reports – 150 parent surveys and two parents at input meetingsreported that they did not receive progress reports on IEP or Individualize FamilyService Plan goals/outcomes at least as often as the regular report card schedule.• Program Options – 193 parent surveys and eight parents at input meetingsreported that the IEP team did not discuss how their child would participate inState and district testing.• Transition Services – 151 parent surveys and one parent at an input metingreported that the IEP team did not discuss transition services (i.e., career interests,employment, and high school classes) at the most recent meeting if their child willturn 16 years of age before his/her next IEP meeting.• Parent Involvement – 103 parents reported that the school district did notfacilitate parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for theirchild.During onsite visits, MGT consultants interviewed parents on a number of occasions. Manyparents interviewed consistently expressed concern regarding the lack of communicationbetween the district office and the schools. While pertinent information may be providedto school administrators there seems to be a gap when relaying information to theclassroom teachers. As previously mentioned in Chapter 2, the current organizationalstructure limits the direct support that the Department of Pupil Services and SpecialEducation can provide to the schools. The special education program specialists areassigned up to 15 schools and work primarily on resolution of crisis situations rather thanproviding consistent, direct support to schools and teachers. This is evidenced byinconsistency in the quality of IEPs, adherence to timelines, knowledge of special educationprocedures, and communications with parents.The Department of Pupil Services and Special Education maintains a Parent Liaison Office. Aparent liaison is available to help parents navigate the educational system. The ParentLiaison Office also provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as an alternative to filing alegal complaint against the district. By report of staff and parents, the Parent Liaison Officestaff and the ADR process have been effective in resolving disputes that may arise during anIEP or 504 Plan meeting.Considerations for 4‐15:• As required by CDE, conduct further investigation of compliance issues related toprogress reports, program options, testing, and parent involvement.• Develop a procedural handbook for parents that summarizes special educationprocesses, the special education continuum of services, procedural safeguards, andhow to access further information or support.MGT of America, Inc. Page 4‐22
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