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2021 Reopening Plan - Special Programs Structure/Forum Students COVID Spread In Person Instruction All students Vaccine available Summary Special Education (Reviewed and Revised 1/13/22) ● The CCPS special education department will follow provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) related to special education to provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with disabilities. ● The CCPS special education department will follow guidance in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Technical Assistance Bulletins related to COVID-19. ● Students receiving special education services were invited to participate in CCPS Summer Programming opportunities during the Summer of 2021. Students were able to participate in in-person learning opportunities from June 21-July 29, 2021. Students were also able to participate in Exact Path tutoring opportunities which provided more practice on academic skills. ● Upon return to school in September 2021, the CCPS special education department will hold IEP meetings to review ESY and compensatory services provided during Summer 2021 to eligible students. ● When schools reopen in September 2021, students receiving special education services will be administered iReady diagnostic to identify, if any, academic areas of need or regression. Social emotional learning (SEL) needs will also be addressed through interviews with guidance counselors in grades Prek-12 and a SEL diagnostic for grades 6-12. Once needs are identified, appropriate resources will be provided to individual students. ● When schools reopen in September 2021, students receiving special education services will be administered IXL diagnostic to identify, if any, academic areas of need or regression. ● The CCPS special education department will make available safeguards such as plastic barriers, clear face masks and social skills training to address individual student needs related to COVID-19. ● The CCPS special education department will provide ongoing training and support to special education families and students that addresses academics, attendance and around the use of instructional technology and resources. ● The CCPS special education department will maintain consistent and ongoing communication with students and families, and continue to work collaboratively with other departments and programs to provide necessary support and deliver information in an understandable format. 1
● The CCPS special education department will hold IEP review meetings for students with disabilities who have applied and requested participation in the Blended Virtual Program to determine if their IEP can be implemented within the virtual environment. ● The CCPS special education department will ensure continued access to instruction by providing technology as determined by the CCPS One-to-One Technology Initiative. ● The CCPS special education department will conduct IEP meetings that include the development of emergency conditions on the IEP. Reviewed and revised 1/13/22 to: The CCPS special education department will conduct IEP meetings that include the development of emergency conditions on the IEP at annual IEP meetings throughout the 2021-2022 school year. ● The CCPS special education department will create a protocol for teachers to follow when students with disabilities are quarantined. ● Added 1/13/22: 2022 SWD Emergency Protocol for Virtual Services Infants & Toddlers Program (Reviewed 1/13/22 and no revisions are necessary) ● CCPS, lead agency for the Caroline County Infants and Toddlers Program, will resume providing services in natural environments in School Year 2021-2022. A hybrid option will continue to be available if parents prefer a virtual session and/or meeting. ● Compensatory services were provided to all infants and toddlers requiring these services. ● Year-round services were provided in a hybrid manner. Parents were able to determine if they preferred in-person, virtual, or a combination of these during the summer months. ● The CCITP will follow guidance provided in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Technical Assistance Bulletins related to COVID-19. 504 Students (Reviewed 1/13/22 no revisions necessary ) ● 504 students were invited to participate in CCPS Summer Programming opportunities during the Summer of 2021. Students were able to participate in in-person learning opportunities from June 21-July 29, 2021. Students were also able to participate in Exact Path tutoring opportunities which provided more practice on academic skills. ● CCPS will hold 504 meetings to address compensatory services provided during Summer 2021 to eligible students. ● All 504 plans will be reviewed to ensure students receive accommodations as outlined in the student’s 504 plan. 504 Plans will be revisited as needed throughout the 2021-2022 school year, to determine if revisions need to be made based on students' needs. ● CCPS will also determine if 504 students have experienced a regression and/or lack of progress. If a regression and/or lack of progress is present, CCPS will identify additional learning opportunities to support areas of needs. This will include different accommodations and services to support students as needed. ● Advocate for students and families who have obstacles which prevent availability to learn and connect them to available school and community resources (ex-food distribution, connections to Human Services and community resources, etc.). ● Maintain regular communication with students and families, and continue to work collaboratively with other departments and programs such as Student Services to bridge the home/school connection, provide necessary support and deliver information in an effective format. Preschool Special Education Programs (Reviewed 1/13/22 and no revisions are necessary) ● Regional Pre-K 3 students were invited to participate in the 2021 CCPS Summer Program. Students were able to participate in this in-person learning opportunity from June 21-July 29, 2021. ESY and Compensatory Services will be provided during the summer to eligible students. ● In September 2021, CCPS will provide in-person instruction for all CCPS students. School schedules will return to a normal, full day program, that is five days per week. ● Students will be provided technology as determined by the CCPS One-to-One Technology Initiative. 2
● CCPS will hold IEP meetings to address ESY and compensatory services provided during Summer 2021 to eligible students. ● The CCPS special education department will follow guidance provided in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Technical Assistance Bulletins related to COVID-19. Fall 2021 In-Person Student Assessment Guidelines Summer Learning Guidelines Protocol PPE-Protection for Intensive Support Staff CCPS REopening ACTION PLAN Resources Responsible Indicators Date of Objectives Area Action Steps Timeline Needed Party(s) of Success Completion /Created Establish Special Review June 2021 SPED Staff; August 2021 Access to Data Report: By October educational Education 3- iReady Diagnostics SPED iReady 2021 services for students 21 Data and 2021 BOY Leadership SWD BOY that are protected (All IFSP/IEP iReady Diagnostic team iReady Data under IDEA, Section meetings can Data 9/7/21- 504, and ADA be held in iReady Memo 2021: 9/30/21 All federal programs person or iReady Diagnostic for Schools guaranteeing virtual at the Students with services continue parent Disabilities during any request) extended school Review ESY Data SPED By October 1st Datasheet, IEP Student data By October closure. leadership 2021 Meetings sheets, IEP 2021 team Meetings August 10, '21- Special Education Leadership PD Agenda Review IXL Data SPED August 2021 Datasheet Student data September leadership sheets 2021 team 3
IXL District Achievement Summary Results Reopening Plan SWD iReady/IXL Math Diagnostic Results by School 2021- 2022 Reopening Plan SWD iReadyIXL Reading Diagnostic Results by School 2021- 2022 Implementation of IXL SPED September 30th Datasheet Student September BOY Diagnostic leadership 2021 Action plans 2021 team (see above data) ESY, Special August- October Time; specialist All meetings October 1st Compensatory/Recov Education 1st 2021 support; held; 2021 ery IEP meetings Case monitoring/crea monitoring Copy of 2021 Summer Managers te report for form is ESY/Compensatory List meetings held completed Copy of Copy of 2021 Compensatory/Recov Summer ery Conversations ESY/Compens Case Manager Roster atory List 20-21 4
Conduct IEP Special August- October Time; specialist All meetings October 1st meetings/conversation Education 1st 2021 support; held; 202; ongoing s to address Planning Case monitoring/crea monitoring as needed for Emergency Managers te report for form is Conditions meetings held completed Added 1/13/22 MD IEP Online Updates Maintain SPED August 2021 MD IEP Online Completed August 2021 documentation Leadership Parent documentati forms/logs for: Team and SPED Contacts on forms - Parent Case Accommodati Contacts Managers ons - SDI Delivery Monitoring - Accommodati Instructional ons Assistants - Monitoring Instructional Assistants Special Education Teacher Beginning of the School Year Checklist 21-22 Added 1/13/22 Special Education Teacher Specialist Beginning of the School Year: Checklist 21-22 Provide teacher SPED July 2021 Best Practice Expectation August 2021 expectations in the co- Leadership Document; Document & teaching environment Team Time; emails of Collaborative dissemination Calendar CCPS Special Education Website 5
Establish consistent, General and July 2021 Best Practice Calendars August 2021 weekly co-planning Special Document; SPED time to develop lessons Education Time; and discuss students Teachers Collaborative Professional needs Calendar; Development Website Calendar Review district data to SPED August 2021 Survey data; Survey; Case August 2021 determine students Leadership Case Manager access and Team Manager/IDLP Parent technology Documentation Contacts capabilities Form Provide teacher SPED August 2021 Best Practice Completed September expectations in the Leadership Document; and 2021 Intensive Support Team Time; uploaded environment Collaborative SPED to Calendar; website Added 1/13/22: Website CCPS Special Intensive Support Education Classroom Walkthrough Checklist Website 2021-2022 Intensive Support Instructional Quick Look Document 2021- 2022 Intensive Support Classrooms Quick Look 2021-2022 6
Identify learning SPED August 2021 Communication Established October 2021 materials and Leadership from Case county resources to support Team and Managers and approved list students Case Special Managers Education Intensive Teacher Support Specialists Instructional Quick Look Document 2021-2022 Special Education Leadership Meeting Agenda 2021-2022 SY Determine Needs for SPED August 2021 Devices; Completed October 15th AT for students with Leadership AT survey; 2021 intense Team communication devices communication needs survey allocated; Revised: by AT February 1, Communicati 2022 on Survey Responses Collaborate with Non- Shawn Culver On-going Time; On-going On-going Public for continued Organizational communicati instruction plan Chart on; Outline of Added 1/13/22: Plan Special Education Instructional Team Copy of Chart 21-22 Updated Culver- Non- 11/21 Public- NCHS IEP Meeting Documentati on- '21-'22 7
Develop Expectations SPED August 2021 Best Practice Completion September for Instructional Leadership Document; of 2021 Assistants and Support Team Time; Expectations Staff to be supervised Collaborative by certified teacher Calendar; Website Disseminate SPED On-going Website Documents On-going information to families: Leadership SECAC Flyers are uploaded - Provide SECAC Team Parent email list to website & meetings information virtually disseminated - Use SMORE to by Lisa Carroll email parents - Post updates SECAC Flyer on CCPS 2021-2022 website (updated Memo Parent Postcard 1/11/2022) and SECAC flyers 2021- 2022 Special Education SMORES’ Establish a Special Sept 2021 Review of Documente Sept Communication Education Communicatio d in online 2021 Protocol with parents Teachers n Protocol at MOIEP for preferred method Sept Team Contact Log of contact. Meeting for SWD Request for Method of Notification Letter 8
Create protocol for Special Sept. 2021 Google Doc. Documentat Sept 2021 Teachers to follow Education ion that when students with Leadership protocol was disabilities are Team followed quarantined. (This when a SWD should include parent is contact, accessing quarantined google classroom, IEP implementation,hot spots and follow-up coaching with families. Fall 2021 SWD Quarantine Protocol Provide General SPED Case August & On- Time; MD Online Snapshots are August 2021 & Education Teachers Managers going as IEP’s Report disseminated On-going with a copy of students are via email IEP snapshots amended/Annu Special Education als Teacher Beginning of the School Year Special Checklist 21-22 Education for All Staff PD 2021-2022 Provide General SPED Case August & On- Time; Snapshots & August 2021& Education Teachers Managers going as IEP’s IEP snapshot; Accommoda On-going with access to are Google forms tion logs are accommodation and amended/Annu disseminated supplementary aid logs als via email Special Education Teacher Beginning of the School Year Checklist 21-22 Special Education Teacher Specialist Beginning of the School Year: Checklist 21-22 9
Special INFANTS & TODDLERS Service Sept 2021 Review of Documented Sept 2021 Education B-3 Establish a Coordinators Communication in Maryland (All IFSP/IEP Communication Protocol at Sept Online IFSP meetings can Protocol with parents Coordinator of Team Meeting Contact Log be held in for preferred method I and T person or of contact. For families virtual at the with children Early Caroline parent participating in Early Childhood County request) Childhood Settings Teacher Infants and following CDC Specialist Toddlers guidelines, sessions can Program be held in person. For September families receiving 2021 Back to services at home, the School sessions will continue at Meeting home based on parent choice. If a parent is 2021-2022 uncomfortable with CCITP staff coming in the Addressing home, services will be COVID delivered in a school setting. Conduct assessments Service On- going as RevReview of the Discussions On- going and determine Coordinators children are CCPS in Person with Service eligibility for infants and referred or need Student Coordinators toddlers who are Early reevaluations Assessment and review of served in their homes. Childhood Guidelines the new For infants and toddlers Teacher document at referrals and being served in early Specialist the Sept Team reevaluations childhood settings that Meeting at Caroline are following CDC Early County guidelines, they can Childhood Infants and be assessed in person Coach Toddlers following the CCPS In Monthly Person Student Coordinator of Team Assessment Guidelines I and T Meetings - In- document. House Google Document Maintained 10
Schedule Transition Service Ongoing as Review of all Documented On- going Planning Meetings and Coordinators required meetings held on Team Part c to B IEP Meetings at Monthly Meeting with schools for those Early Team Meetings Google Chart families requiring a Childhood virtual meeting and for Teacher those who prefer a Specialist virtual meeting. All other meetings will be held in person. Conduct Individualized Service Sept - Oct 2021 Review of IFSP Reviewed at Oct 2021 Family Service Plan Coordinators Monthly (IFSP) meetings on all Team participating infants Service Meeting and toddlers to Providers determine if they have Caroline had any negative County impact on their Infants and progress due to Toddlers Part COVID-19 Pandemic C Comp Ed and if it is determined Guidance the child did have such Document impact, the IFSP will be revised to address the identified concern. Make adjustments to Coordinator of August - Sept Copies of the Discussions On- going Early Childhood I and T 2021 reviewed with team at settings that are settings plans to Sept 2021 appropriate for in Early follow CDC meeting person sessions. Childhood guidelines. Teacher October 2021 Specialist Development Infants and of a chart of Toddlers Team “safe” work Meeting spaces for staff. 11
Review safety practices with staff. 504 Review district data to Christal Review spring Us Review info from Documented August/Sept. determine students Harkowa & 504 data; Survey teacher contact in contact 2021 access and Chairs data from Fall logs (Spring logs, etc. technology 2021) and data capabilities from new surveys, etc. Create tutorials for 504 Chairs July-August 2021 List of platforms Tutorials are August/Sept. families (navigate being used; List created & 2021 virtual platforms for 504 of languages shared with meetings) needed families Provide professional Christal Develop: JuneC- Create a PD Completion On- going development Harkowa July 2021 Plan and of PD Plan & opportunities for 504 Calendar Calendar Chairs Implement: On-going Professional Development Plan/Calend ar for 2021- 2022SY Provide each general 504 Chairs August 2021 Print copies of Document August education teacher 504 Accom. 504 Plans 2021 with a copy of the 504 Plans have been plan received Provide Christal Develop: De Develop Completion August/Sept. communication Harkowa & 504 July & August Communication of protocols 2021 protocols (Teacher to Chairs 2021 Protocols Teacher, Teacher to 504 Meeting Parent) Share: Guidance for August 2021 the 2021-2022 School Year 12
Review protocol and Christal June & July R Revise 504 Revision & August 2021 expectations for 504 Harkowa 2021: Review Protocol and Completion Annual Meetings held protocol and Expectations of virtually expectations for Meetings Expectations from Spring 2021; revise as 504 Meeting needed Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year Create and maintain 504 Chairs; July 2021: Re Revise Revision & On- parent contact and Teachers Review expectations completion going 504 accommodation expectations for for parent of contact logs parent contact contact and and and accommodati accommoda accommodation on tion logs logs logs L 504 Meeting Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year Communicate Christal On-going Use a variety of Document On- information with Harkowa, 504 methods to methods going families Chairs, communicate used to Teachers with families communicat -email, phone, e in contact flyers, county logs and school websites, etc. 13
Summary English Learners (EL) (Reviewed 1/13/22 no revisions necessary) ● The equitable education of ELs is safeguarded by various civil rights laws and policies, as well as by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Maryland school systems are required by COMAR to provide instructional assistance and services to enable ELs to attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic language and achieve at high levels in academic subjects. CCPS will remain flexible and adapt support and service delivery models as needed. ● EL students were invited to participate in CCPS Summer Programming opportunities during the Summer of 2021. Students were able to participate in in-person learning opportunities from June 21-July 29, 2021. Students were also able to participate in Exact Path tutoring opportunities which provided more practice on academic skills. ● When schools open in September 2021, CCPS will use state-identified English Language Development (ELD) screening tools to test students for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) service eligibility. ● CCPS will also determine if EL students have experienced a regression and/or lack of progress. If a regression and/or lack of progress is present, CCPS will identify additional learning opportunities to support areas of needs. This will include different accommodations and services to support students in the ESOL program. ● Provide training and support to EL families and students that addresses academics, attendance and around the use of instructional technology and resources. ● Advocate for students and families who have obstacles which prevent availability to learn and connect them to available school and community resources (ex-food distribution, connections to Human Services and community resources, etc.). ● Maintain regular communication with students and families, and continue to work collaboratively with other departments and programs (Interpretation/Translation, Student Services) to bridge the home/school connection, provide necessary support and deliver information in an understandable format. Gifted & Talented (GT) Students (Reviewed 1/13/22 no revisions necessary) ● GT students will continue to receive appropriate services according to the regulations outlined in COMAR and CCPS board policy for Gifted & Talented. ● Summer learning opportunities were offered through Exact Path. ● CCPS will also determine if G&T students have experienced a regression and/or lack of progress. If a regression and/or lack of progress is present, CCPS will identify additional learning opportunities to support areas of needs. This will include a change in program and services to support students as needed (tutoring and/or additional support offered by the G&T teacher). ● Advocate for students and families who have obstacles which prevent availability to learn and connect them to available school and community resources (ex-food distribution, connections to Human Services and community resources, etc.). ● Maintain regular communication with students and families, and continue to work collaboratively with other departments and programs such as Student Services to bridge the home/school connection, provide necessary support and deliver information in an effective format. 14
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Program (Reviewed 1/13/22 and no revisions necessary) ● Pre-Kindergarten students were invited to participate in the 2021 CCPS Summer Program. Students were able to participate in this in-person learning opportunity from June 21-July 29, 2021. ESY and Compensatory Services were provided during the summer to eligible students. ● In September 2021, CCPS will provide in-person instruction for all CCPS students. School schedules will return to a normal, full day program, that is five days per week. ● Students will be provided technology as determined by the CCPS One-to-One Technology Initiative. ● CCPS will hold IEP meetings to address ESY and compensatory services provided during Summer 2021 to eligible students. ● CCPS will follow guidance in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Technical Assistance Bulletins related to COVID- 19. CCPS REopening ACTION PLAN Resources Responsible Indicators Date of Objectives Area Action Steps Timeline Needed Party(s) of Success Completion /Created Establish English Establish consistent co EL Teachers and August 2021 D Develop a Completion of On- educational Learners planning time to General Ed calendar/log calendar/log going services for EL, G & T develop lessons Teachers for co and Prek 4 students planning info guaranteeing services continue Provide professional Christal Harkowa Develop: Cr Create a PD Completion of On- during any development and Tori Shull June - August Plan and PD Plan & going extended school opportunities for EL 2021 Calendar Calendar and closure. teachers and EL Participation in Assistants Implement:On- PD going EL Professional Development Plan/Calendar for 2021- 2022SY 15
WIDA Screener/K-WAPT Guidance from TBD P Provide Completion of September will be used upon WIDA and MSDE; updates as testing/ 2021 and returning to school to Screener will be information is screener throughout screen potential EL utilized by EL shared by the year as students teachers MSDE new students enroll Communicate Christal Harkowa, On-going Use a variety of Document On- information with Tori Shull, EL methods to methods used going families Teachers and communicate to General Ed with families communicate Teachers -email, phone, in contact flyers, county logs, etc. and school websites, etc. G&T Review district data to Christal Harkowa Review springUseReview info Documented August/Sept. determine students data; Survey from teacher in contact 2021 access and technology data from Fall contact logs logs, etc capabilities 2021 (Spring 2021) and data from new surveys, etc. Create tutorials for All GT Staff August 2021 List of Tutorials are August/Sept. families (navigate Members platforms created and 2021 virtual platforms; being used; shared with multiple languages) List of families languages needed Provide professional Christal Harkowa Develop: Cr Create a PD Completion of On- development June - August Plan and PD Plan & going opportunities for GT 2021 Calendar Calendar teachers G&T Implement:On- Professional going Development Plan/Calendar 2021-2022SY 16
Provide Christal Harkowa Develop: D Develop Completion of August/Sept. communication and GT Teachers July & August Communicatio protocols 2021 protocols (Teacher to 2021 n Protocols Teacher, Teacher to Parent) Share: August Create a GT google GT Teachers August 2021 De Develop Google On- classroom Expectations for Classroom is going GT Google created & Classroom shared Communicate Christal Harkowa On-going Use a variety of Document On- information with and GT Teachers methods to methods used going families communicate to with families communicate -email, phone, in contact flyers, county logs, etc. and school websites, etc. Pre-K 4 Create google Pre- Kindergarten September Professional Successful use June 2020 - Program classrooms for Pre-K to Teachers 2021 Development of the Google June 2021 support effective Early Childhood provided in Classroom communication with Teacher June 2020 and throughout families. Specialist September the school Coordinator of 2020 year Early Childhood 2021-2022 Back to School Inservice Develop a technology Coordinator of August - Sept Maintain an All students June 2021 distribution plan. All Early Childhood 2021 inventory list receive Ipads students will receive an and copies of prior to virtual Ipad with a protective Early Childhood technology instruction case. Teacher distribution Specialist agreements 17
School Principal Technology Department Update the Frog Street Coordinator of Ongoing A Scope and Observation On- going Pre-K Curriculum Scope Early Childhood Sequence and Teacher and Sequence and Early Childhood document to Report Lesson Plans. Teacher guide Specialist instruction. 2021-2022 Pre-K Frog Street Teachers Curriculum: Scope and Sequence Ensure all students All Students Review District Reading MTSS Teacher On going: i-Ready Students On-going receive the Data and any prior Specialist Benchmark- Reading appropriately appropriate historical intervention Reading BOY/MOY/EOY Diagnostic placed, if Reading data to determine Intervention Monthly- and (BOY/MOY/EOY) needed, into Interventions based students need for Teacher (RIT) Bi-weekly: Classroom a reading on their current Reading intervention Reading Software performance intervention educational needs. Resource Performance/st information based on Teacher (RRT) or udent Grades their specific Instructional performance Reading needs Coach data Intervention Principal Class Placement Room Teacher data: Reading Inventory, Phonics Inventory, WADE, FFR Diagnostic Prescriptive 18
Provide Professional MTSS Teacher Initial PD: HMH SAM Teachers On-going Development for Tier 3 Specialist September HMH Teacher prepared to based on Reading Interventions Reading 2021 and as Central implement, need for Teachers Intervention needed OG+ teacher data track, Teacher (RIT) lessons and and monitor Reading student tool kit student Resource progress Teacher (RRT) or reading Instructional intervention Coach programs Teachers Placement assessments Reading BOY Initial HMH Reading Students given to individual Intervention Placement: Inventory appropriately students to determine Teacher (RIT) September HMH Phonics placed, if placement and 2021 Inventory needed, into individual learning MOY: January iReady a reading needs as established 2022 Reading intervention by specific reading EOY: May/June Diagnostic based on intervention program 2022 their specific needs Add new data and Reading On-going: Google Sheet: Completion June 2022 information to Intervention September 2021/2022 of reading Individual Student Teacher (RIT) 2021- Individual data Reading Intervention Intervention June 2022 Student applicable to Data Sheet Teacher Reading Data the Individual Sheet Student Reading Data Sheet Supply any reading Reading On- Google sheet: Completion June 2022 assessment data to the Intervention going 2021/2022 of reading Google Sheet: Reading Teacher (RIT) BOY/MOY/EOY Reading data Intervention Data Sheet Intervention Intervention applicable to Teacher Data Sheet by the Reading Schools Intervention Data Sheet 19
Reading Intervention Reading September Reading Parent letters June 2022 Parent Information Intervention (and when a Intervention are sent Letter Teacher (RIT) student exits or Parent Letter home when a Intervention changes a (Each student enters Teacher program) program had a program, Any new their own changes a student parent letter) program, or placement into exits a a reading program intervention Title 1 Parent Building-level September Agenda Completed: Once Information Night Administrators 2021- Sign-in sheets Agenda completed Reading June 2022 Parent Survey Sign-in sheets based on Intervention (Based on Intervention Parent Survey individual Teachers (RIT) individual Information Intervention school Intervention School Handouts Information schedule Teachers schedule) Handouts 20
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