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Meeting Date:
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4/25/2019 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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Consent Calendar
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Objective 1.1
Educational Excellence ACPS will regularly assess and respond to the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students. 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 1.3 Disproportionality
ACPS will focus on increasing representation of minority students in talented and gifted programs and in Honors and Advanced Placement courses; decreasing suspension rates of minority students, particularly males; and preventing over-identification of racial/ethnic minorities for remedial or special education services. ACPS will also focus on eliminating gender and racial/ethnic disparities among students enrolling in science, technology, engineering, math, and literature classes and in advanced classes such as honors and Advanced Placement. Objective 1.4 Educational Equity ACPS will provide each student with opportunities to be challenged and supported.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
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IDEA
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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Under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004), its federal implementing regulations, and the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Students with Disabilities in Virginia (effective July 7, 2009), local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to submit a Local Special Education Annual Plan (Annual Plan) for providing special education and related services to children with disabilities. The 2017-2018 Annual Plan serves as the formal agreement between the a local school board and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for implementing federal and state laws and regulations governing these services. Accordingly, the disbursement of state and federal funds appropriated for the education of children with disabilities is contingent upon the approval of this plan.
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Background:
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The application for the 2019-2020 school year delineates the required set aside amount for children with disabilities placed by their parents in private schools. The funding for this group of students is based on a formula that takes into account the total number of students with disabilities in the public schools and the total number of students with disabilities who are parentally placed in private elementary and secondary schools located in Alexandria. Additionally, this year, ACPS was deemed to disproportionally identify black students as emotionally disturbed. Accordingly, ACPS must set aside fifteen percent of grant funds to provide Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) to address this issue. A plan to provide those services will be developed in conjunction with VDOE.
Prior to submitting the Annual Plan to VDOE, each school division shall review the Annual Plan with the local Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), and submit the Annual Plan to the local school board for approval. The Annual Plan was shared with SEAC members on April 10, 2019. The staffing included in the Annual Plan specifically supports the main initiatives within the Office of Specialized Instruction, which are enumerated in the Office of Specialized Instruction Project Plan. CEIS services will be provided by existing staff and two new grant staff positions.
In addition, funding for materials and supplies is included to primarily address the need for reading and math instructional materials and supplies; instructional supplies; software and online charges; as well as equipment for students with hearing and visual impairments. We also plan to purchase therapy supplies, assistive technology software, and augmentative communication devices to support students who require these materials in order to benefit from their instructional program.
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Recommendation:
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2019-2020 Annual Plan for submission to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Terri H. Mozingo - Chief Academic Officer
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Signed By:
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Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Ramee A. Gentry Moved, Member Meagan L. Alderton seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2019-2020 Annual Plan for submission to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Ramee A. Gentry | Yes | | Margaret Lorber | Yes | | Cindy Anderson | Yes | | Veronica R. Nolan | Yes | | Meagan L. Alderton | Yes | | Christopher A. Suarez | Yes | | Jacinta Greene | Yes | | Dr. Michelle Rief | Yes | | Heather Thornton | Yes | |
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