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Sp Speci ecial I Ineq equity How Communication Inefficiency Produces Systemic Inequity Chris Draper, Ph.D., P.E.

What at is… s… SPED

SPED Educational modifications that provide students with disabilities the same opportunities to achieve their academic potential as non-disabled students

How bi big g is t the c he cha hallenge? e? 11-14% Students who require a modified learning environment to achieve their academic potential

How do w do we e typically hel help… IEP 504 Individualized Education Plans (IEP) under Section 504 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Wha hat’s t the di he differ erence? ce? IEP 504 Autism; Deaf-blindness; Deafness; Emotional disturbance; Special education services not covered by IEDA Hearing impairment; Intellectual disability; Multiple disabilities; Orthopedic impairment; Other health impairment (including ADHD); Specific learning disability (including dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia, and other learning issues); Speech or language impairment; Traumatic brain injury; Visual impairment, including blindness

Wher here di e did t this com ome e from? 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act started effort to provide all students the same opportunities as non-disabled students

Wha hat’s happen ening n now? 1990 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Six P Si Pillars of of I IDEA • Individualized Education • Access to educational records Program (IEP) • Parent Participation • Free Appropriate Public • Prior Written Notice • Procedural Safeguards Notice Education (FAPE) • Understandable language • Least Restrictive Environment • Informed Consent (LRE) • “Stay Put” Rights • Appropriate Evaluation • Due Process • Parent and Teacher Participation • Civil Action • Procedural Safeguards • Mediation

How i is t thi his pos possible? e?

Evaluation Reports are printed [UNSECURE Multiple meetings may be required PII] and discussed in full team face-to-face 2 as questions/concerns develop. The Initial report is written and meeting [LOST TIME COSTS NEARLY 1 emailed [UNSECURE PII] to IEP/504 discussed in meeting [LOST $4,500/MTG] 3 relevant parties for printing TIME COSTS NEARLY $4,500/MTG] , drafted based on paper notes [UNSECURE PII] Updated IEP/504 is copied Annual review of report, advocate and 6 and archived by the State specialist observations, and planning or appropriate authority 5 for new year [LOST TIME COSTS NEARLY $4,500/MTG] Completed IEP/504 is printed [UNSECURE PII] , discussed, 4 amended and/or adopted in face- to-face meeting [LOST TIME COSTS NEARLY $4,500/MTG]

The Fix?

Move from Informative to Collaborative

Qu Questions ns? Chris Draper, Ph.D., P.E. chris.draper@trokt.org | 515 210-0214