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…)
Data systems tips and tricks – SEDS
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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
Sample Template: IEP Snapshot
Sample Template - IEP Snapshot
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…)
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…)
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…)
Behavior and Discipline Toolkit
The Co-op developed this toolkit to help LEAs understand their responsibilities related to discipline and special education. (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…)
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…)
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: 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…)
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 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…)
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…)
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…)
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: 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…)
Assistive Technology Sample Classroom Kit List
This is a list of low-tech assistive tools that can be easily used in the classroom. (more…)
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…)
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: 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: 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…)