Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/9/2017 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
New Business and Reports to the Board  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
Special Education 101  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Objective 1.2 Achievement Gaps
ACPS will target academic achievement gaps and increase positive educational outcomes across race/ ethnicity, income, disability, and language subgroups.
Objective 1.1 Educational Excellence
ACPS will regularly assess and respond to the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students.
Objective 2.1 Family Engagement
ACPS will collaborate with parents and guardians in providing the high-quality services they need to be leaders in the education of their children. (ACYMP 4.1)
 
Policy:
IGBA - Programs for Students with Disabilities  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
170309_Special_Education_101_Memo_v1.pdf
170309_SEAC_Chair_Remarks_to_ACPS_School_Board.pdf
170309_Special_Education_101_v1.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
This presentation covers the following topics related to Special Education:
• Legal Foundations
• Child Find
• Eligibility
• Evaluation
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development
• ACPS Specialized Instruction Practices
• Parent Perspectives		  
Background:
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) work plan emphasizes outreach and communication. The SEAC members recognize the importance of an informed community regarding the issues affecting students with disabilities. This presentation is designed to provide School Board members information regarding: the requirements mandated by special education legislation, the implications for practice in Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), and the parent perspectives regarding programming for students with disabilities.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board reviews the presentation.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Terri H. Mozingo - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:  
Alvin Crawley - Superintendent