bureau of indian education special education unit august 27, 2015 11/1/20151
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Bureau of Indian EducationSpecial Education Unit
August 27, 2015
04/20/23 1
Purpose of Unmet Needs
How to evaluate and determine whether to apply for unmet needs.
How to apply for Unmet Needs
DPA review process
◦ An opportunity to apply for additional Part B funds if the school has an increase in:
1. Increase high needs or2. 10% increase of students with disabilities from the
previous year
- Schools can apply for only Priority 1 or 2, not both.- School must attach a list of students by NASIS
numbers only
3. Unique circumstance (narrative and budget)Schools can apply for only Priority 1 or 2, not bothSchool must attach a list of students by NASIS
numbers only
School to Review:1. Student attrition – SY2014-15 student count
versus SY2015-16 student count.
2. Funding received from: 15% ISEP, Part B Carry-over amounts, and Current Part B funds/allocation received for SY2015-16
3. Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Up to 15% of Part B funds to general education
4. Assess the information and determine whether to apply for Unmet Needs
Complete and sign application by school administrator, business manager and Special Education coordinator/Head teacher.
For Priority 1 and/or Priority 2, attached current student list using NASIS # numbers only.
See Guidelines on where to submit the document. Reminder: DO NOT upload to Native Star as this document will contain students’ personal identifiable information.
Due by Friday in September 11, 2015
Compare child count data from SY2014-15 and current student count.
Evaluate all funds the schools has received.
Review all IEP’s in NASIS (current and locked)
Read and review Unique Circumstances
Notify schools of results and submit FDD request
Connie Albert◦ [email protected]◦ 505-563-5180
Laura Tsosie◦ [email protected]◦ 505-563-5275
Gloria Yepa◦ [email protected]◦ 505-563-5264