Transcript OpsCab Presentation - Ventura County SELPA

Operations Cabinet Presentation
Changes for 2012-13 and a
review of the referral process.
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Regina Reed- Principal
Rob Scheerger- Assistant Principal
Steve Sherry- Clinic Administrator
Dr. Robin Sakakini- School Psychologist
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Moorpark now has the same administration
and specialists as the other Phoenix sites.
Our goal is to establish good relationships with
families and districts.
New additional administrative oversight.
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Phoenix Referral form (Background Information) – use your ISBT to assist
in completing the referral
Consent for Parent Release of Information Form (VCOE or District)
Most recent IEP and addendums (if any) to that IEP
At least three months Progress Reports relevant to the social/emotional
or behavioral goals from the ISBT
Most recent Psychoeducational Assessment Report, including assessment
findings from the ISBT (if placement is made within 3 months of the
Triennial due date, the referring district must complete the assessment).
Any current OT, PT, Speech Therapy, and/or medical reports
A Functional Analysis Assessment or Functional Behavioral Analysis,
with Behavioral Intervention Plan or Positive Behavior Support Plan
Transcript (including CAHSEE and STAR [including CELDT, if
applicable] testing results). Must be updated to include any credits
received in residential placement.
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Student meets eligibility criteria as a special education student. In most
cases, eligibility will be as a student with Emotional Disturbance, or if
another disability, there must be clear documented history of significant
emotional issues impacting educational performance. Must have a DSM
diagnosis.
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Students do not need to have an ED eligibility
Students may have a secondary eligibility of Autism
The ability to benefit from a program which includes a behavioral
approach combined with intensive individual and group therapy.
Student is already receiving Intensive Social/Emotional Services (ISES),
(at least three months) with an Intensive School-Based Therapist (ISBT).*
In rare circumstances, the IEP team may determine that ISES services may
have been provided for less than three months., but a more restrictive
setting is needed. Or, in instances of out of SELPA or out of state transfer,
this may not apply.
A Functional Analysis Assessment or Functional Behavioral Assessment
should have been completed, with a resulting Behavior Plan (BIP or
PBSP).
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Proceed once completed- usually within 2 weeks
Required members
Current district teacher
 ISBT
 Referring district representative
 Appropriate phoenix staff
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Questions will be sent in advance for your review
An observation will take place by Phoenix staff if needed.
Effort will be made for an answer within 48 hours of case
conference.
A tour will be scheduled if the student is found to be
appropriate
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Placement IEP is chaired and completed by
referring district at Phoenix
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A complete IEP needs to be developed (not an
addendum)
 Sample IEP pages will be posted on SELPA website.
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All future (after the initial) IEP’s are chaired by
Phoenix
District representation is required at placement IEPs.
Start date at Phoenix is dependent on
transportation being arranged.