This tool can be used to track the length of time a behavioral episode lasts. It should be one of multiple data collections, as part of an FBA. (more…)
Frequency Data of Three Behaviors
This tool can be used to track the frequency of three separate behaviors. It should be one of multiple data collections, as part of an FBA. (more…)
Frequency Data
This tool is an example of frequency data, used to track behavior that occurs quickly and frequently. It should be one of multiple data collections, as part of an FBA. (more…)
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) template with guiding questions
This comprehensive template for compiling a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is supported with guided questions for each section. It is meant to be used as a starting point, for which teams plug in the information they have gathered about a student. (more…)
Sample Data Tracker, Middle School Student
This is an individualized data form, for both staff and students, that reflects the conditions of the sample contract for the middle school student. Data trackers should be individualized according to specifically what the plan is measuring. (more…)
Sample Behavior Contract, Middle School Student
This is a sample behavior contract for a student in middle school. It includes defined individualized replacement behavior(s), measurement of when the replacement behavior took place or not, and defined contingent reinforcement. (more…)
Sample Data tracker, Elementary Student
This is an individualized data form, student-facing, that reflects the conditions of the sample contract for the elementary student. Data trackers should be individualized according to specifically what the plan is measuring. (more…)
Sample Behavior Contract, Elementary Student
This is a sample behavior contract for a student in elementary school. It includes defined individualized replacement behavior(s), measurement of when the replacement behavior took place or not, and defined contingent reinforcement. (more…)
Sample Data Tracker, Young Learner
This is an individualized data form that reflects the conditions of the sample chart for young learners. Data trackers should be individualized according to specifically what the plan is measuring. (more…)
Sample Behavior Chart, Young Learner
This is a sample behavior chart for a young learner. It includes individualized defined replacement behavior(s), measurement of when the replacement behavior took place or not, and defined contingent reinforcement. (more…)
Center on Technology and Disability – Assistive Technology Key Ring
This is a list of low-tech assistive tools that can be easily used in the classroom. (more…)
Data systems tips and tricks – SEDS
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Data systems tips and tricks – SLED
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Data Systems tips and tricks – DCCATS (District of Columbia Corrective Action Tracking System)
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Sample Guidance: Talking to Parents about Special Education and Charter Schools
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OSSE Change in Placement Process
This guidance from OSSE outlines the Change in Placement (CIP) Process.OSSE Change in Placement Process
OSSE Parent Brochure – Policies and Procedures for Placement Review (PPPR)
On January 5, 2010, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Special Education, (OSSE DSE) issued the “Policy and Procedures for Placement Review (PPPR), Revised.” The policy clarifies the roles and responsibilities of every local education agency (LEA) that is considering a change in placement for a...
Sample Template: Request for Proposal (RFP) when identifying vendors
This sample template is used for creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) when identifying potential vendors. Sample RFP
Sample Template: IEP Snapshot
Sample Template - IEP Snapshot
Special Education Teacher, Gunasinghe
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Sample Job Description: Director of Student Support Services
Please see below for a sample job description for the Director of Student Support Services position. (more…)
Sample Outline: IEP Meeting Overview for SpED Teachers
This sample IEP meeting outline is currently utilized by case managers and SpED teachers at Washington Leadership Academy. (more…)
Sample Checklist: IEP Process for Case Managers
This sample checklist outlines IEP action items for case managers. (more…)
Sample Template: Functional Behavioral Assessment Consent Form (Ingenuity Prep)
This template/resource (provided by Ingenuity Prep) can be used as a signed consent form for a non-sped student when conducting a FBA. (more…)
Seclusion: Applying Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Concepts
This resource from the Crisis Prevention Institute provides guidance on the implementation of restraint and seclusion practices as they relate to the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. (more…)
Webinar: Transforming Emotions to Effective Advocacy
Navigating public education in general is no easy task. Special education comes with its own laws and language that isn't always the easiest to understand. To help you learn more about special education and related services in the District, check out the following webinar created by the DC State Board...
District of Columbia Student Discipline Guide
In 2018 the Council of the District of Columbia passed the Student Fair Access to School Amendment Act. This guidance, created for students, families, and school staff, explains new rules for school discipline that all public schools must follow under DC law. (more…)
Sample Letters: Enrollment (Non-Public Students Aging Out)
These sample letters, provided by the Placement Team at OSSE, can be used to inform parents of non-public school students of the requirement to enroll their children in a school after they have aged out of your program. (more…)
Special Education Administrator, Coleman
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Performance Tasks: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
This sample performance task can be used when interviewing candidates for a special education teacher/case manager position at a charter school. (more…)
Special Education Administrator, Bradley
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Special Education Administrator, Beard
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Special Education Teacher, Hoy
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Behavior and Discipline Toolkit
The Co-op developed this toolkit to help LEAs understand their responsibilities related to discipline and special education. (more…)
Dedicated Aide – Guidelines for Consideration
This worksheet can be used to help an IEP team determine if a student requires a DA. Source unknown. (more…)
Introduction to Transition Webinar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This 11-minute webinar takes a high level approach to secondary transition. It addresses the consequences of poor transition planning, the basic legal requirements, and 10 steps in the transition process. (more…)
Do you need a transition plan? Webinar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This 5 minute webinar shows you how information from a SEDS excel report can be used to determine very quickly whether or not a student will need a transition plan by his/her next IEP, as well as a timeline when the IEP date is approaching. (more…)
Assessment Options for Secondary Transition Webinar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This 5 minute webinar shows you how to use a database of assessments to determine which is appropriate for your student based on grade level and area. (more…)
SST Meeting Report
This form can be used the guide the SST Meeting Discussion, including decision made and dates and times for follow-meetings and discussions. (more…)
Standards-based IEP Writing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar is an overview of how to write a standards-based IEP. (more…)
Strategies For Supporting Students’ Executive Function In The Classroom
A set of tips for supporting students' executive function in the classroom. (more…)
Strategies for Supporting Students’ Executive Function Outside the Classroom
A set of tips for adults who support students outside the classroom (developed for residential program). (more…)
Student Profile for Middle to High School Transition
This template can be used to help prepare students with disabilities for the transition from middle to high school. (more…)
Student Support Plan and Implementation
This form can be used to develop a comprehensive student support plan for any student in the SST process. The form requires a full plan outline that not only lists actions to be taken by assigned staff, but also dates and intervals for progress monitoring and follow-up. (more…)
The Role of the Gen Ed Teacher in the Special Education Process Webinar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar outlines 5 key roles that general education teachers must play in the Special Education Process. Participants explore how each of these roles contributes to the success of students with disabilities on the general education classroom. (more…)
The Special Education Continuum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar, part of our Keys to Special Ed Compliance series, reviews the legal requirements and practical aspects of providing a continuum of special education services. (more…)
Tips for managing Related Service Providers
These guidelines and be used to manage tasks for related service providers for the IEP, Initial Evalaution, and Re-evaluation processes. This tool also covers sign-in and out procerdures for both contractors and students (from classrooms) as well as guidance on services documentation processes and requirements. (more…)
Vocational Rehabilitation: How Working with Rehabilitative Services Agency can help your school
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar, presented by RSA for the Co-op, provides information on how working with RSA can improve the employment and independent living outcomes of youth with disabilities. (more…)
What Happens When A Student with an IEP Turns 18?: Transfer-of-Rights & Decision-Making Supports
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar presented for the Co-op by the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, discusses the legal requirements and processes when a student turns 18. (more…)
Working With Dedicated Aides
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Presented by Creative Minds PCS for the Co-op, this webinar includes tips for finding, training, and supporting DAs. (more…)
Restorative Practices
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar from 2015 is an introduction to restorative practices that can be implemented in school settings. (more…)
Restraint Policy and Reporting Forms
This sample restrain policy and reporting forms were developed by Boston Public Schools (more…)
Sample General Education Teacher Input form for IEP meetings
This template outlines the type of information General education teachers should bring to the IEP process. (more…)
Sample Job Announcement: Speech/Language Pathologist (EC)
This sample job announcment, developed by AppleTree PCS, outlines clear and concise qualifications and credentials required of speech and language pathologists. (more…)
Sample Job Announcement: Speech/Language Pathologist (K-12)
This sample job announcment, developed by Capital City PCS outlines clear and concise qualifications and credentials required of speech and language pathologists. (more…)
Sample Special Education Policy and Procedure Manual
This sample manual includes policies and procedures for special education programming at a charter school. (more…)
Setting up a Nonpublic user in SEDS
Guide for setting up a SEDS user at a nonpublic. (more…)
Special Ed for School Leaders: Medicaid Claiming
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Medicaid can be an important source of revenue for charter schools. This brief webinar is an introduction to Medicaid billing. (more…)
Special Ed for School Leaders: Secondary Transition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This brief webinar highlights the key information school leaders need to know about secondary transition. (more…)
Special Education 101 for Non Special Education Staff
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar covers the basics of the Federal law (IDEA) that shapes special education practice at charter schools. It also provides staff with helpful "dos" and "don'ts" when communicating with parents of students with disabilities. (more…)
Special Education 101 for Recruiting and Enrollment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It's critical that recruiting and enrollment staff understand special education so they can accurately answer questions of potential and newly enrolled families. (more…)
Special Education Levels/hours chart
This chart is a helpful reference tool for LEAs regarding services hours and special education funding levels. (more…)
Special Education Team Meeting Management and Guidelines
Tips for SECs new to running department meetings. (more…)
Special Education Team-Management Plan
This worksheet can be used to help a special education leader plan processes and systems for managing their program. (more…)
SEC Task list – pre-opening & first 30 days of school
Special Educaion Coordinators can this tool to plan and track key tasks both prior to the start of and within the first 30 days of school. (more…)
Sample Job Description: Dedicated Aide, courtesy ITDPCS
Use this sample job description, developed by the Inspired Teaching Public Charter School, to inform the selection of dedicated aids for your school. (more…)
Sped Basics: the IEP and the IEP Team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar provides an overview of the components of the IEP and the roles of members of the IEP team. (more…)
Sample Job Description: Dedicate Aide, courtesy of AppleTree PCS
Use this sample job description, developed by Apple Tree Public Charter School, to inform the selection of dedicated aids for your school. (more…)
Special Education Coordinator Skills Inventory
Use this list to develop a job description or performance evaluation for a special education coordinator. (more…)
Sped Basics: Behavior and Discipline
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Proactive methods of managing behavior are key to minimizing disruotive behaviors in the school environment and creating climates of success for students with disabilities. In this webinar, explore the importance of implementing tier one supports as the catalyst for successful behavior management of students with disabilities. (more…)
Performance Evaluations: Dedicated Aide
Use this tool, developed by staff at Creative Minds PCS, to evaluate the performance of Dedicated Aides at your school or LEA. (more…)
Guidelines for Developing Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance
Use this checklist and rubric to help you write an objective, functional, meaningful, quality, and compliant Present Level of Functional and Academic Performance. (more…)
How Inclusive is my Early Childhood Classroom?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This brief webinar, based on our INCLUDE DC curriculum, reviews the key components of a truly inclusive classroom at the early childhood level. (more…)
IEP Meetings Checklist
Come fully prepared to IEP meetings by using this checklist to guide your planning. (more…)
IEP Monitoring & Service Delivery procedures guides
Use these steps, developed at Creative Minds Public Charter School, to monitor both the IEP process and service delivery. (more…)
IEP Process Flow & Checklist
Manage the IEP process for any student using this tool. This tool includes a list of tasks with dates for accountability and a checklist to ensure the completion of all requirements. (more…)
Manage Your Sped Department Like a Champ!
This presentation, created by Creative Minds PCS, provides tips on how to manage a special ed department. (more…)
Managing Your School Based Medicaid Program
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar reviews Medicaid compliance indicators and key data that operations and program staff need to track to stay in compliance and ensure a successful annual cost report audit. (more…)
Manifestation Determination Meeting Agenda and Notes template
Note taking template for a manifestation determination meeting. (more…)
Manifestation Determination Meeting invitation
Sample invitation for a manifestation determination meeting. (more…)
Notice of Alternative Education Placement
Sample language for informing a parent of an alternative education placement as a result of suspension. (more…)
OSSE’s Nonpublic School Toolkit
OSSE's nonpublic placement toolkit includes information on responsibilities, compliance, and the placement process. (more…)
Overview of Students with Autism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar provides an overview of Autism for school staff. (more…)
Parent Engagement Manual
LAMB Public Charter School partnered with the Co-op to produce this parent engagement manual for schools. It offers practical suggestions about how to build positive relationships with parents of students with special needs. (more…)
Parent Prep: Being a Positive & Proactive Advocate for your Child
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Presented with Advocates for Justice in Education, this webinar is designed to help parents advocate for their child with a disability. This link can be shared directly with parents, or use this content as a tool to help empower parents at your LEA! (more…)
Performance Tasks: Special Education Coordinator
This sample performance task can be used when interviewing for a special education administrator position at a charter school. (more…)
Re-evaluation protocol
This sample protocol for the reevaluation process was developed by Capital City PCS. (more…)
Related Services Provider Guide
Choose from this list of local related service providers when looking for possible contractors to serve your students. (more…)
Performance Evaluation: Special Education Teacher Evaluation/Observation Form
Sample Special Education Teacher performance evaluation tool from LAMB PCS. (more…)
IEP Meeting Agenda and Tips
This sample agenda and tips can be used to support consistent and efficient IEP meetings at your school. (more…)
Co-op Sample Job Description: Psychologist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this sample job description to inform the selection of school psychologists at the school and LEA levels. (more…)
Co-op Sample Job Descriptions: Occupational Therapist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this sample job description to inform the selection of Occupational Therapists at the school and LEA levels. (more…)
Co-op Sample Job Descriptions: Social Worker
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this sample job description to inform the selection of a Social Worker for your school. (more…)
Co-op Sample Job Descriptions: Speech Language Pathologist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this sample job description to inform the selection of Speech-Language Pathologists at the school and LEA levels. (more…)
Co-teaching Competencies Checklist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Co-Teaching Solutions checklist, developed by Murawski & Lochner, 2015, can be used as a classroom observation tool or as a method for co-teachers to self assess and develop team goals. (more…)
Co-teaching lesson plan format
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This lesson plan template uses a traditional planning sequence while providing a format for multiple teacher input. There is also a checklist at the top that informs both the planner and observer of the co-teaching methods being used during the lesson. (more…)
Daily Behavior Log Template
While the majority of student behavior can be managed using tier one stratagies, others may need more intensive and individualized supports. This log is an example of an individualuzed behavior checklist that can be adapted and used for individual students whose target behaviors have been identified. (more…)
Early Childhood Inclusion: Adult Guidance & Scaffolding
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From our INCLUDE DC series, this webinar looks at how adult guidance of play and scaffolding of classroom activities can support inclusion. (more…)
Early Childhood Inclusion: Creating an Inclusive Climate
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From our INCLUDE DC series, this webinar reviews actions teachers can take to create a more inclusive climate. (more…)
Early Childhood Inclusion: Environmental Adaptations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From our INCLUDE DC series, this webinar reviews environmental adaptations teachers can make to create a more inclusive classroom. (more…)
Eligibility Planning Calendar And Protocols
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Plan your meeting eligibility meeting dates AND processes for the entire year! This template includes space for scheduling meetings, adding additional meetings, tasks for related services providers and case managers, as well as space for implementing important deadlines throughout the evaluation process. (more…)
Eligibility Procedures Checklist (draft)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this checklist to ensure that you are taking all of the necessary steps in both the initial eligibility and reevaluation processes. Please note that this document has not yet been updated to reflect new eligibility timelines. (more…)
ESY Criteria Worksheet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this sheet, developed by OSSE, to guide the discussion of ESY eligibility determination for students. (more…)
Extended School Year (ESY) Basics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This webinar provides clear and basic guidance on making annual ESY decisions for students with IEPs and implementing ESY services for eligible students. (more…)
Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The FAST identifies factors that may influence problem behaviors. It should be used to screen as part of a comprehensive functional analysis of the behavior and should be administered to several individuals who interact with the student frequently. (more…)
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Explore these sample functional behavior assessments and the accomanying Behavior Intervention plans. These tools provide a glimpse into how the process works and the BIPs that can be developed as a result. (more…)
Functional Behavior Assessment template
Use this template to as a guide to completing a functional behavior assessment, courtesy of A Piece of Mind (more…)
General Education Teacher Skills and Knowledge Inventory for Inclusive Classrooms
This inventory was developed by the Co-op to assist charter school leaders in determining the professional development needs of General Education Teachers charged with teaching in inclusive classrooms. (more…)
Co-op Sample Job Descriptions: Special Ed Coordinator
Use this sample job description to inform the selection of special education leadership at the LEA level. (more…)
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) interview tool
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Interviews are an essential part of the FBA process. Use this format to complete interviews with parents, teachers, and other relevant team members, courtesy of A Piece of Mind. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: OSSE-DOT Transportation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's Transportation Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact on LEAs and action items. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: Placement
A one page summary of OSSE's Placement Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact on LEAs and action items. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: Related Services
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's Related Services Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact on LEAs and action items. (more…)
ABC data form, coded for easier collecting
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coded ABC data form, includes common activities, antecedents, consequences, and what student did in response. Staff must define target behavior to measure. Most appropriate for EC or Elementary. (more…)
ABC data form, basic
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The basic form for collecting ABC data. Staff must define target behavior to measure. (more…)
Assistive Technology Sample Classroom Kit List
This is a list of low-tech assistive tools that can be easily used in the classroom. (more…)
Behavior Processing Worksheet
Students who have been removed for extreme behaviors must be properly transitioned back to the classroom with a comrpehensive, guided, purposeful discussion, and subsequent plan for success. This template can be used to guide staff in having the needed conversations with de-escalated students, thus facilitating smooth transitions back into the...
Administrator’s Checklist for Disciplinary Action
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Administrators can use this checklist to ensure the appropriate steps are taken when disciplining students with disabilities. (more…)
Behavior Intervention Plan Sample
Sample BIP from Special Travelers (more…)
Behavior Intervention Plan Template – Checklist format
This behavior intervention plan template streamlines both the development process and the implementation methods. This an excellent quick tool for teams in need of an urgent response. Courtesy of Special Travelers. (more…)
Building the Bridge to the Common Core – IEP goal writing tool
Use this tool as a guide for writing high quality, standards-based IEP goals for students with disabilities. (more…)
Case management tools
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]These tools are embedded within our sample policy and procedure manual. Items include sample case management responsibility checklists, IEP meeting preparation checklists, form letters for parent communication, and sample meeting agendas. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: IEP implementation for Transfer Students
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's IEP Implementation for Transfer Students Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact and action items for LEAs. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: Initial /Reevaluation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's Initial and Reevaluation Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact and action items for LEAs. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: Child Find
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's Child-find Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact and action items for LEAs. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: Early Childhood Transition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's early childhood transition policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact and action items for LEAs. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: ESY
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's ESY Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact on LEAs and action items. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: IDEA Part B Grant Hearing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This tool is a one page summary of OSSE's Part B Grant Hearing policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact on LEAs and action items. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: IEP Amendment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's IEP Amendment Policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact on LEAs and action items. (more…)
Co-op Policy Brief: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A one page summary of OSSE's Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) policy. It includes a description of the policy's impact on LEAs and action items. (more…)