WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

The mission of the Wappingers Central School District is to empower all of our students with the competencies and confidence to challenge themselves, to pursue

their passions, and to realize their potential while growing as responsible members of their community.

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office of Special Education

Presentation to the Board of Education

March 27, 2017

Richard Zipp

Executive Director of Special Education and Student Support Services

Karen Smith Director of Special Education

Julia Alvarez, Karen Brown, Tim Feron, Lisa Emanuele, Connie Hayes, Arlene Almodovar

Assistant Directors of Special Education

Bridget Lander, Carolyn Ryan CPSE and CSE Chairpersons

OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Aligning Goals, Mandates, Laws, and Values

Department Goals State Mandate Federal Law WCSD

Mission Statement

WCSD Core Values

To provide every student with an opportunity to access the curriculum, to work toward a high school diploma, and to engage in work-based experiences

X X X X

To utilize data to make thoughtful, insightful and student-centered decisions regarding classification for appropriate supports and services

X X X X

To provide the most appropriate supports and services for students X X X

To serve students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) X X X X

To provide supports and services as close as possible to a student’s home school community X X X

SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW FEDERAL LAW

Free & Appropriate Public Education

FAPE

New York State

Least Restrictive Environment

LRE

Part 200 of the Commissioner’s Regulation

LRE FAPE

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and WCSD

2015-16 2016-17

Percentage of Classified Students Who Spend More Than 80% of Their Day in LRE

61.4% 65.2%

Percentage of Classified Students Who Spend Between 40%-79% of Their Day in LRE

16.2% 11.4%

Percentage of Classified Students Who Spend Less Than 40% of Their Day in LRE

14.5% 15.7%

Percentage of Classified Students Who Spend Their Day in a Separate School

4.2% 4.5%

Percentage of Classified Students Who Spend Their Day in Other Settings

3.8% 3.3% LRE FAPE

“The New York State Standards apply to all students, regardless of their experiential background, capabilities, developmental learning differences, interests or ambitions. There are multiple pathways to learn effectively, participate meaningfully and work towards attaining the curricular standards. Students with a wide range of abilities may pursue multiple pathways to learn effectively, participate meaningfully and work toward attaining the curricular standards.”

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/iepguidance/IEPguideDec2010.pdf

Individualized Education Plans (IEP) are Developed for Students to Achieve the Learning

Standards

FAPE LRE

13 Categories to Determine Eligibility for Classification

Classification Number of WCSD Students 2015-16

Percentage 2015-16

Number of WCSD Students

2016-17

Percentage 2016-17

Autism 194 10.60% 192 11.36%

Deafness 2 0.10% 2 0.12%

Deaf/Blindness 0 0.00% 0 0%

Emotional Disturbance 60 3.30% 57 3.37%

Hearing Impairment 15 0.80% 19 1.12%

Intellectual Disability 14 0.80% 7 0.41%

Learning Disability 735 40.10% 678 40.12%

Multiple Disability 55 3.00% 57 3.37%

Orthopedic Impairment 8 0.40% 8 0.47%

Other Health Impairment 425 23.20% 385 22.78%

Speech/Language Impairment 322 17.50% 280 16.57%

Traumatic Brain Injury 4 0.20% 4 0.24%

Visual Impairment 1 0.10% 1 0.06%

TOTAL 1835 100% 1690 100% LRE FAPE

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

11.36%

0.12%

0.00%

3.37%

1.12%

0.41%

40.12%

3.37% 0.47%

22.78%

16.57%

0.24%

0.06%

Autism Deafness Deaf/Blindness

Emotional Disturbance Hearing Impairment Intellectual Disability

Learning Disability Multiple Disability Orthopedic Impairment

Other Health Impairment Speech/Language Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury

Visual Impairment

Eligibility Classification 13 Categories

2016 - 2017

LRE FAPE

Wappingers Central School District Programs

Grade Levels Programs

Elementary School Related Services Only (RSO)

Consultant Teacher Services

Resource Room (RR)

Integrated Co-teaching (ICT)

Self-Contained (SC) and Support Classes

Junior High School Related Service Only (RSO)

Consultant Teacher Services

Resource Room (RR)

Integrated Co-teaching (ICT)

Self-Contained (SC) and Support Classes

Self-Contained (SC) Intensive Instruction 1:12:1

High School Related Service Only (RSO)

Consultant Teacher Services

Resource Room (RR)

Integrated Co-teaching (ICT)

Self-Contained (SC) 1:15:1

Self-Contained (SC) Intensive Instruction 1:12:1 (Assisted Daily Living and School-to-Work)

WCSD Elementary School Programs

Brinck Evans Fishkill Fishkill Pl Gayhead Kinry Rd Myers Oak

Grove

Sheafe

Rd

Vassar

Rd

SC/Flex 4

SC/Flex 5

SC/Flex 6

SC 2-3

SC 3-4

SC 5-6

ICT 6

ICT K

ICT 1

ICT 2

ICT 3

ICT 4

ICT 5

ICT 6

SC 3-4

SC/Lang

SC/Lang

Res. Room

ICT K

ICT 1

ICT 2

ICT 3

ICT 4

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ICT 5

ICT 6

SC 4-5-6

ICT 4

ICT 5

ICT 6

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Res.

Room

SC/TSP

SC/Comm

4

ICT 4

ICT 5

ICT 6

SC K

SC 1

ICT 2

ICT 3

ICT 4

ICT 5

ICT 6

ENL

SC 1-2

SC 3-4

SC 5-6

ICT K

ICT 1

ICT 2

ICT 3

ICT 4

ICT 5

ICT 6

Res.

Room

ENL

SC/Comm

SC/Comm

Res.

Room

Supports and Services IEP PERSONNEL DIRECT

CLASSROOM RELATED INSTRUCTION

IEP SUPPORT STAFF PERSONNEL

RELATED SUPPORTS

Integrated Co-Teacher School Psychologist

General Education/Special Area Teacher

School Social Worker

Self-Contained/Special Class Teacher School Counselor

Speech Therapist Speech Therapist

Resource Room Teacher Occupational Therapist

Intensive Reading Teacher Physical Therapist

Teacher of Deaf Services Behavior Specialist

Teacher of Vision Services School Nurse

Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant LRE FAPE

Our Continuum: K-12 Supports and Services

Supports and Services

Number of Students

Per Service 2015-16

Number of Students

Per Service 2016-17

Integrated Co-Teaching 1061 1005

Special Class 790 817

Resource Room 251 287

Consultant Teacher Services 107 69

Related Services only i.e., OT/PT, Speech, Counseling, etc.

97 54

Out-of-district State approved public schools: BOCES

73 70

Out-of-district State approved private schools 49 59

Flex Program 41 32

Out-of-district State approved residential schools 24 20 LRE

The Number of Students Per

Service reflects students who

may be counted in more than one support and/or

service.

For example, a student can

receive Integrated Co-

Teaching Algebra and Special Class

Science. FAPE

WCSD Student Referrals and Classifications

LRE

2015-2016 as of

6/1/2016

2016-2017 as of

3/17/2017

Total Number of Classified School Age Students on BEDS day

1791 1681

Total Number of Classified Preschool Students on BEDS day

178 213

Total Number of Initial Referrals 133 112

Total Number of Students Classified as a result of Initial Referrals

52 25

Total Number of Students Declassified 30/116 42

Total Number of Students Who moved into the District with an IEP

125 113

Total Number of Students who Moved out of the District with an IEP

87/106 86

FAPE

Year GF & SAF Salaries*

GF & SAF Employee Benefits

GF & SAF Contractual & Materials

GF Tuitions Total NYS & Federal Aid

Net Cost to WCSD after

NYS & Federal Aid

Total Number of Classified

Students

Net Cost / Total Classified Students

2014-2015 Actual

$22,182,146 $8,056,935 $5,701,699 $3,814,895 $15,577,306 $24,178,369 1,849 $13,076

2015-2016 Actual

$24,336,026 $9,036,085 $6,016,600

$4,740,784 $17,956,999 $26,172,496 1,791 $14,613

2016-2017 Budget

$24,628,336 $10,002,005 $8,629,828 $5,532,361 $18,722,190 $30,070,340 1,681 $17,888

* - General Fund and Special Aid Fund salaries include Special Education teachers, Teaching Assistants, OT/PT’s, Speech Therapists, School

Psychologists, Social Workers and associated clerical staff

Information on this slide is by year – Actual

where available and Budgeted where school

year is not ended (actual data available after June 30)

This column’s data represents the unfunded portion of costs related to Special Education.

Special Education – Historical Financial Overview

LRE FAPE

Graduation Credentials

Regents or Local Diploma 22 Units of Credits 4 ELA & Social Studies, 3 Science & Math,

½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 PE, 3.5 Electives

Low Pass Safety Net Option

5 Required Regents exams with a score of 55 or better on 1 Math, Science, ELA, Global History, US History and Govt

Compensatory Safety Net Option

Scores between 45-54 on one or more of the five required Regents exams other than ELA or Math, with the lower score compensated by a score of 65 or higher on another Regents exam. A score of 65 or higher may only be used once to compensate for the score of 45-54 on the other exam. *Student must pass class.

May not be used for an ELA or Math exam.

4+1 Pathway Four required regents exams : English, Math, Science and Social Studies, and one additional comparably rigorous assessment.

Appeals process Up to two regents exams scores of 60 - 64 can be appealed, when exam has been taken twice, and student has passed the class. Math & ELA exam scores between 52 - 54.

Superintendent Determination

Course and credit requirements are met. ELA and Math > 55 (or appealed from 52-54). Student took all examinations. Superintendent may review documentation to determine proficiency in subject area.

Alternate Credentials CDOS: Career and Development and Occupational Studies

• Work-based Credential

• May be awarded as a stand alone credential or in conjunction with a diploma

• Combination of seat-based hours and work-based hours

• Focus on work readiness skills

NYSACC: New York State Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential

• For students with severe disabilities, who require highly specialized education or services

• Students who are exiting school after attending at least 12 years, excluding kindergarten

• Students are alternatively assessed LRE FAPE

All Students Classified Students

85

56 78

50

90 73 79

52

WCSD 2014 - 2015 New York State 2014 - 2015

WCSD 2015 - 2016 New York State 2015 - 2016

NYS and WCSD Graduation Rates

LRE

2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016

WCSD Graduation Rate, All Students 85% 90%

NYS Graduation Rate, All Students 78% 79%

WCSD Graduation Rate, Classified Students 56% 73%

NYS Graduation Rate, Classified Students 50% 52%

FAPE

2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016

14.50% 14%

17% 17%

WCSD Classification Rate NYSED Classification Rate

NYS and WCSD Classification Rates

LRE

2014-2015 2015 -2016

WCSD Classification Rate (Students with an IEP)

14.5% 14.%

NYS Classification Rate 17% 17%

FAPE

WCSD Graduation Credentials: 2016 Student Cohort Number of

Students Percentiles

Students Graduating with Advanced Regents Diploma 1 1%

Students Graduating with a Regents Diploma 58 44%

Students Graduating with a Local Diploma 38 29%

LRE FAPE

1%

44%

29%

0%5%

10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%

Advanced Diploma Regents Diploma Local Diploma

WCSD ASPIRATIONAL GOALS - 100% Graduation Rate - Increase Number of Students Graduating with Advanced Diploma - Increase Number of Students with an IEP Graduating with Regents Diploma

Enrollment Data 2011-2016

Classification Rate 2011-2016

Ongoing Objectives of the Office of Special Education

* Continue to align our work with the Mission and Values of the District

* Focus on Least Restrictive Environment

* Improve Graduation Rates and Post-Secondary Success

* Provide a Free and Appropriate Education

* Update District Special Education Three Year Plan

* Ongoing consideration of district classes, program, and services

* Use strong RtI model and data when considering classification

* Keep students in District as appropriate

* Remain Fiscally Responsible

* Support teachers and related services providers with professional development relevant to best practice