Department of

Special ServicesAnnual Program and Budget Review

December 10, 2013

Helen Donaher – Director of Special ServicesKristine Golden – Supervisor of Special Services

Presentation Outline Special Services Program Review

CSDE State Performance Plan Indicators District Special Education Data Statewide Assessment Outcomes 2013 Common Core State Standards and IEPs RSG – Brief Historical Perspective 2014 ~ 2015 Budget Considerations Inspiring Friendships

Annual Performance Report on Connecticut's State Performance PlanSimsbury School District

2011-2012 School Year

Publication Date: June 2013

Simsbury Ranking: Meets Requirements

Out of the 20 indicators, specific ones are selected by the CSDE for purposes of determining a district’s level of compliance on a yearly basis: Suspension and Expulsion Disproportionate Representation in Special

Education Evaluation Timelines and IEPs Implemented

by Age 3 Secondary Transition Data Submission

School Year Simsbury School District

District Reference Group (DRG) State

2012-13 11.6 10.3 12.12011-12 11.6 10.0 11.72010-11 11.8 10.0 11.62009-10 12.3 10.2 11.62008-09 12.1 10.2 11.62007-08 13.0 10.4 11.52006-07 13.3 10.4 11.2

06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-139.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

Students with Disabilities - Overall Prevalence Rate

Simsbury School District DRG StateSchool Year

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Additional Disability Data K-12

Disability 10-11 Count

District Percent

11 – 12 Count

District Percent

12-13count

District Percent

Learning Disability 214 37.61% 192 34.78% 185 34.64%

Speech Language Impaired

100 17.57% 86 15.58% 71 13.29%

Other Health Impaired 96 16.87% 113 20.47% 124 23.22%

Autism 88 15.47% 94 17.03% 98 18.35%

Emotional Disturbance 24 4.22% 25 4.53% 21 3.93%

Intellectual Disability 22 3.87% 22 3.99% 18 3.37%

Other Disabilities 25 4.39% 20 3.62% 17 3.18%

District Prevalence Rates

569 11.8% 552 11.6% 534 11.6%

PRE K numbersDistrict total special ed count

28597

24576

27561

Simsbury Special Education Students in Alternative Placement or Choice/Magnet

SCHOOL YEAR

STATE AGENCY

PLACEMENTS Special Education alternative out of district

PLACEMENTS

MAGNET or CHOICE SCHOOL

TOTAL

2013-14 0 22 31 53

2012-13 1 17 33 51

2011-12 3 18 24 45

2010-11 5 17 16 38

2009-10 4 18 9 31

State Assessment Results CMT and CAPT – 2013

Preparing for the new state assessment Smarter Balanced - SBAC

District Quality IndicatorsPercentage of special education students At/Above GOAL – all subjects on the CMT Grades 3-6

Grades 7,8

Percentage of special education students At/Above GOAL – all subjects on the CAPT

2012 24.5 %2013 30%

2012 20%2013 49 %

2012 9.5%

2013 48%

SWD Scoring at Goal or Above CMT and CAPT

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

48

36 3843

48 4946

5255

5955

61

50 50

56 5754 55

Writing Reading Math2008 2009 20108 20118 2012 2013

Connecticut’s New Accountability System The CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist will be

administered for the last time – Spring, 2014.

Spring, 2015 – two assessment options: Standard Alternate (replaces the Skills Checklist)

Districts will be given individual targets for subgroups

Accessibility Components of Smarter Balanced Assessment Specifically aligned with the Common Core

State Standards Universally Designed Format

Accessibility Considerations and Guidelines are available for all students

Highly specialized accommodations will be afforded to students with disabilities as warranted (braille, accommodations for computer access, etc.)

Common Core State Standards and IEPs CCSS articulate rigorous grade-level

expectations in Mathematics and English/Language Arts.

These standards identify the knowledge and skills all students need in order to be successful in college and careers.

Essential Supports added for 2013-2014 Out of District PPT Facilitator

Increased supervisory supports at the middle and high schools

Preschool special services supervisory support

Ready Set Go Elementary Autism Program

Year District Autism Count PK -12

RSG Student Count

RSG Teachers

1998-1999 5 11999 -2000 17 7 12000 -2001 23 10 22001-2002 27 14 22002-2003 33 21 32003-2004 33 26 42004-2005 35 29 4.52005-2006 40 31 4.52006-2007* 56 28 4.52007-2008 61 30 4.52008-2009 64 28 4.52009-2010 82 24 42010-2011 ** 88 27 42011-2012 94 25 42012-2013* 98 25 42013-2014* 102 27 4

  

Simsbury Public Schools 

Department of Special Services  

Helen Donaher, DirectorKristine Golden, Supervisor

    

Continuous Improvement PlanAnnual Report2012 ~ 2013

            

Additional Members of the CIP Leadership Team: 

Alexandra Campagnano ~ 7-12 Department Supervisor Eileen O’Neil, SHS Special Education CoordinatorBob Moore, HJMS Special Education Coordinator

Deb Cervas, Inclusion Consulting TeacherJennifer Maloney and Diane Juzba, Behavior Specialists

Cathy Marco, Preschool CoordinatorAnnette Minella, Assistive Technology Consulting Teacher

Jan Hanlon, School Psychology Team Leader

Special Services Department Budget Planning 2014 - 2015StaffingRequests:

Ready Set Go Program Supervision and Leadership

RSG Program Paraprofessional

High School Special Education Teacher(s)

Decreases: Two full time paraprofessionals One tutor position

Instructional Tools: Technology supports that will improve access to the curriculum

and attainment of standards for all students

Additional 2014-2015 Budget ConsiderationsProfessional Development:

Job coaching at SHS supporting appropriate special education models of service delivery at the secondary level

Accessible Curriculum/Instructional Design ~ improving access and outcomes for all learners; essential for acquiring skills aligned with CCSS and SBAC

Promoting Accessible Curriculum in Classrooms:

Continue to purchase technologies/equipment and assistive technologies that support classrooms and instructional design that ensures that curriculum is accessible to all learners.

Beyond Academics Unified Sports

Elementary – Middle- High school programs

Unified Theater Very successful programs at the middle and

high schools

Best Buddies Recently re-organized at SHS

…and this is why these are important in Simsbury too… Best Buddies video

A thank you to Cate, Sid and Noelle for allowing us to share

Acknowledgements/Recognition

The Special Services Department has met some significant targets – both as identified from state data collection and analysis as well as the department’s focused work in improving student outcomes and benefit of the IEP.Attributed to: A dedicated faculty and support staff Involved parents Department groups and leadership teams:

CIP Leadership Team IEP Compliance Team SEPTO~ Special Services Parent Teacher

Organization SSAC ~ Special Services Advisory Council