Making Sense of Graduation

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Making Sense of Graduation 2013-14 edition

Elizabeth DannerEducation Specialist for Transitionelizabeth.danner@esc13.txed.net

In 90 minutes we will . . .

- Review current grad requirements and course coding

- Become familiar with HB 5

- Learn where to start when you get back to school

www.bit.ly/gradguide

Let’s Review Graduation Options . . .

Note-takers, take note:

Curriculum Assessment Other

B1B2B3B4

1 Diploma for Texas students

3 High School programsDAP, RHSP, or MHSP

4 Options for students with IEPsCommissioner’s Rule 89.1070

Commissioner’s Rule89.1070

Graduation Requirements for Students with DisabilitiesEntered Grade 9 in 2011-2012

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

Accommodations

Modifications

(A)(B)(C)

Distinguished or Recommended Plan

Accommodations per IEP

Pass state assessment

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

DAP or RHSP

Accommodations

Modifications

(A)(B)(C)

Minimum Plan

Accommodations per IEP

PARTICIPATE in the state assessment

“Graduating by IEP”

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

DAP or RHSP MHSP

Accommodations Accommodations

Minimum Plan

Accommodations AND Modifications

per IEP

PARTICIPATE in the state assessment

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

DAP or RHSP MHSP

(A) Full time employment and self-help skills

(B) Employability and self-help skills(C) Access to agencies

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

DAP or RHSP MHSP

“Graduating by IEP”

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

DAP or RHSP MHSP

Modifications

(A)(B)(C)

“Aging out”

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

Modifications

DAP or RHSP

Age + IEPMHSP

Accommodations

Appeal your rating IF:• Your district/campus/student group missed AYP

due to SpEd continuers• AND those continuers had an IEP showing a 5+

year graduation/transition plan

Course Coding

What’s the Purpose of PEIMS Codes for High School Courses?

Report

Record

“modifications”

“transcript/AAR”

Types of Codes

Standard Service ID

V-code

8XXXXXX

9XXXXXX

C022 Table

some modifications

locally-developed

locally-developed + per ARDIMPORTANT

INFORMATION!!!!!

Algebra I(ALG 1)

General Education

Algebra I

General Education

No IEP AccommodationsSignificantModifications

SomeModifications

(ALG 1)

Algebra I

General Education

No IEP Accommodations SignificantModifications

SomeModifications

(ALG 1)

Algebra I

General Education

SomeModifications

(ALG 1)

Algebra I

General Education

Accommodations SignificantModifications

SomeModifications

03100500

No IEP

(ALG 1)

Algebra I

General Education

SomeModifications

03100500

(ALG 1)

Algebra I

General Education

SomeModifications

03100505

(ALG 1)

Algebra I

General Education

No IEP Accommodations

03100507

SomeModifications

SignificantModifications

(ALG 1)

Basic Algebra

STAARNo IEP

03100500

SignificantAlternate

03100507

SomeModifications

03100505

Special Education

Accommodations

HQ(ALG 1)

CONTENT, not location

English IV

General Education

No IEP

03220400

Accommodations

03220400

SignificantModifications

SomeModifications

(ENG 4)

English IV

General Education

9XXXXXX

SomeModifications

V-code9XXXXXX

(ENG 4)

9XXXXXXX CodesBeginning in SY 2013-14 . . .

9x codes MAY NOT BE USED . . .

for students who entered grade 9 in or after 2011-12

(Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors)

9XXXXXXX CodesMinimum Standards addendum (section 1.7):

• EOC course: Use 05/07 codes• Non-EOC course required for graduation:

use C022 course code• Local credit not required for graduation:

use 8XXXXXXX code

9XXXXXXX Codes

C022 Coding for Modified Courses

• Districts may choose to use the V-code• Make sure the IEP reflects modified

curriculum

House Bill 5

HB 5: Special Education

STAAR Modified• Last administration = Spring 2014

STAAR Alternate• 2014 administration will be the last

year for teacher-made materials• Level 1

• Course substitutions for SWDs

(b)(1) (b)(2)

(b)(3) (b)(4)

SOPAAR

Foundation Program?Endorsements?

Distinguished Achievement?Assessment required?

Modified curriculum and/or assessment?

Other Bills: Special Education

• HB 617: Transition • SB 1226: Employment First • Rider: Special Ed Monitoring• SB 542: Facilitated IEP• SB 39: V.I. Expanded Core Curriculum• SB 816: Evaluation Timelines• SB 906: STAAR Alternate levels• SB 914: BIPs• HB 2619: DFPS and public education

Next Steps . . .

• Leaving a Clear Trail• How are you designating courses with

modified curriculum? • What are your 9XXXXXXX code courses?

To Do:- Special Education Leaders blog - TEA listserv for TAA

www.bit.ly/gradguide

Thanks!

Elizabeth DannerEducation Specialist for Transitionelizabeth.danner@esc13.txed.net

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