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Response to Special Education AuditAaron Fernander, Executive DirectorOffice of Student Programs and ServicesSeptember 13, 2010
External Core Team Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative
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Acceptance
We acknowledge and accept the report from the Special Education Leadership Collaborative
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Purpose of audit:
The Atlanta Public School System requested the Urban Collaborative Team to conduct a self-improvement audit in order to:Examine current practices and
procedures of the Program for Exceptional Children (PEC)
Understand the perception of stakeholders regarding the provision of special education services
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Current Changes and Activities
Restructured staff roles and responsibilities
Clearly defined all processes and procedures relating to state and federal compliance
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Current Changes and Activities
Upgraded IEP online applicationRefining accountability measures for
all service providersIdentifying core instructional best
practices for widespread implementation
Enhancing Customer and Stakeholder relationships
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Next Steps
Respond to each RecommendationDisseminate audit report to the publicPresent audit report to stakeholder
groups – including parentsFormulate a plan of action