looking forward to graduation: iep’s, edp’s, pc’s, transitions and the mmc
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Looking forward to Graduation: IEP’s, EDP’s, PC’s, Transitions and the MMC. Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments Annual Retreat September 24, 2011. Kathleen Kosobud Teacher Consultant [email protected]. 4 English Credits 4 Mathematics Credits 3 Science Credits - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Looking forward to Graduation: IEP’s, EDP’s, PC’s, Transitions and the MMC
Kathleen KosobudTeacher Consultant
Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments Annual Retreat
September 24, 2011
Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) started with the class of 2011
• 4 English Credits• 4 Mathematics
Credits• 3 Science Credits• 3 Social Studies
Credits– .5 Civics– .5 Economics
• 1 P.E./Health Credit• 1 Visual, Performing
or Applied Arts Credit
• 2 World Languages Credits (class of 2016)
• An online learning experience*
*Michigan Dept. of Education, Personal Curriculum Guidelines, August 2009
Diploma
(Personal Curriculum)
IEP
Educational Development
Plan (EDP)
Plan of Action
Course of Study
Post-secondary
Goals
Supports, Services
Other Relevant
Information
Educational Development Plan (EDP)
• Middle School requirement for all students– School counselor service: vocational interests– Student plan for career exploration and
preparation– Used to select High School classes – Coordinates with IEP Transition Plan
• Connects career interests to education and training
Diploma
(Personal Curriculum)
IEP
Educational Development
Plan (EDP)
Plan of Action
Course of Study
Post-secondary
Goals
Supports, Services
Other Relevant
Information
IEP Transition Plan
• Completed at age 16 (or earlier)• Covers student’s Post-Secondary goals• Consideration of living situation• Career/vocational choice• Preferences for leisure pursuits • Needs for added education, training, support • MI-TOP, Michigan’s Transition Outcomes
Project (http://mi-top.cenmi.org/Home.aspx)
Considerations for an Expanded Core Curriculum (under IDEA)
• Extended time may be needed• Orientation and mobility• Social interaction skills• Independent living• Recreation and leisure• Career and technical education• Assistive technologies• Visual efficiency• Technical assistance from MI Low Incidence
Outreach: (http://mde-lio.cenmi.org/)
Diploma
(Personal Curriculum)
IEP
Educational Development
Plan (EDP)
Plan of Action
Course of Study
Post-secondary
Goals
Supports, Services
Other Relevant
Information
• Lack of progress despite documented supports
• Areas of curriculum affected by disability
• Scope: “as much as practicable”
• Leads to a diploma if completed
• Requires district and parent agreement
• Plan includes parent monitoring
Personal Curriculum
Requesting a Personal Curriculum
• May start in Middle School• Based on course of study identified in the IEP• Requested after entry to High School• Begins with school counselor, in collaboration
with special education• Depends on individual student needs; not
necessary in all cases; just one option• Districts must consider, but may decline after
consideration
Diploma?
Without diploma• Exit when IEP fulfilled• Alignment with career
plans• Impact on placement
tests, Michigan Merit Exam
• Impact on further education
With diploma• Exit with diploma• Broader access to
military, college, trade schools
• Broader access to financial aid
• NCAA eligibility
Questions?
Special thanks for the expertise of:
Collette BaumanDirector, MDE Low Incidence Outreach
http://mde-lio.cenmi.org/
and
Susan LaVenturePresident, National Association for Parents of
Children with Visual Impairments
Assistance with the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Transition
Your area ISD or ESA:
Personal Curriculum Liaison
Transition Specialist
Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired
Your local school:
School Counselor
Special Education Coordinator
Contacts at the MDE
General PC Questions
Gregg DionneAlternative Education
ConsultantCurriculum and [email protected]
OR
Mary HeadDepartment AnalystCurriculum and [email protected]
Students with IEPs Questions
Sheryl DiamondPolicy ConsultantSpecial [email protected]
Algebra II QuestionsDan LaDueSecondary Mathematics
ConsultantCurriculum and [email protected]