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Lodi Unified School District September 2013 Special Education Program Review 1

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Special Education Program Review. Lodi Unified School District September 2013. 1. Study Overview. Special education is a necessary, high-cost program However, this does not mean that costs are not manageable - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Lodi Unified School District

September 2013

Special Education Program Review

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Page 2: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Study Overview

• Special education is a necessary, high-cost program• However, this does not mean that costs are

not manageable

• This study provides an objective analysis and recommendations regarding how to positively impact the cost and quality of the special education program

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Page 3: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Specific Study Questions1. Review staffing, organization, and utilization of the

District’s Special Education Services program personnel2. The efficiency and effectiveness of related services

including Katnich Community Day School and Turner Academy

3. Efficiency of the current pre-referral processes and interventions

4. Efficiency of the current instructional methods5. Review program data to identify areas of inconsistency

and provide recommendations to address these areas6. A comprehensive cost analysis of the District’s Special

Education Program and the applicable FAPE to students7. Review of the District’s IEP process and training of staff8. Review of contract services including cost effectiveness 3

Page 4: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Study Process

• Findings and recommendations are based on multiple data points• Fiscal

• Program Services

• Organizational and Management Structure

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Page 5: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Implement changes in Practice to Support Improved Program Quality Districtwide

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Page 6: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Increase Professional Development Opportunities

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Page 7: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Continue to Provide a Competitive Alternative to Non-Public School (NPS) Placements

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Page 8: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Evaluate Preschool Impact and Support Early Intervention

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Page 9: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Reduce Reliance on Contracted Services

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Page 10: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Review the Local Plan

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Page 11: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Restructure Special Education Department to Include Program Management Team

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Page 12: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Recommendations

• Review and Restructure Staffing

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Page 13: Lodi Unified School District September 2013

Questions and Discussion

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