Upcoming SEAC Meeting

Due to COVID-19, the February 23–24 SEAC meeting and community forum will be conducted via Zoom. Thank you for your patience as we continue with social distancing to keep everyone safe during this unprecedented time!

When: February 23–24, 8:30–1 pm. Captioning and Spanish interpretation will be provided at both the meeting and community forum.

Public Comment: Public comment will be accepted at approximately 12 pm, February 23. Due to COVID-19, comments can be emailed to OSPI SEAC and must be received no later than noon on Monday, February 22. Anything received after the deadline will be read at the next scheduled SEAC meeting in May. If participants are joining the meeting through Zoom, they will have the opportunity to make public comment via the chat column. Public comment will be amended, and the meeting will continue with the next agenda item if there are no comments.

The SEAC Community Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 5:30 pm. The community forum Zoom link is the same as the Zoom link for the SEAC meeting. Feel free to contact Beverly Mitchell if you have any questions, concerns, or if you need accommodations.

The meetings are recorded. Participants will be shown the following disclaimer when joining the session: This meeting is being recorded. By continuing to be in the meeting, you are consenting to be recorded.

HSBP and IEP Transition Plan Case Study 

The Guidelines for Aligning HSBP and IEP Transition Plans document suite has been updated to include a High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) case study in the Appendix B: Sample HSBP’s and IEP Transition Plans. The first published case study demonstrates how the IEP transition plan and HSBP can be aligned to support an adult student to achieve his post-secondary goals and transition to life after high school. A second case study for a student using the Career and Technical Education graduation pathway is anticipated to be published by March.

Safety Net Training

OSPI is hosting a Safety Net training via Zoom on January 15 from 10–11:30 am. This training is intended for any individuals who assist in the completion of Safety Net applications. The training will be recorded and posted to OSPI’s Safety Net website.

Register in advance for this training! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Questions? Contact the Safety Net team.

Excess Cost

The 2019–20 Excess Cost worksheet and Guidance Handbook is now available on the Special Education website. The Excess Cost Worksheet is due February 26.

• Download the Excess Cost Worksheet
• Download the Excess Cost Guidance Handbook

Please note the following:

OSPI Special Education Operations Division received a request from the field regarding a waiver for Food Services expenditures charged to Program 98 to be transferred to Program 89 for the 2019–20 school year.  The request was to include Program 89 expenditures to be included in the Excess Cost calculation due to possible reduction in overall expenditures for the district.

OSPI Special Education Division considered the request and reached out to Child Nutrition to confirm the waiver. Information shared from Child Nutrition is that when the claim reimbursement was received by the district, and the award came through Revenue Code 6189, districts are advised to transfer a matching cost from Program 98 to Program 89. This is only a best practice and not a requirement.

After considering the above information, the 2019–20 Excess Cost calculations will not include Program 89 expenditures. 

2021–22 Form Package 267 New Requirement

When submitting monthly claims for Form Package 267, expenditure reports must be uploaded to page 5 for review.

If you have questions please email the Special Education Fiscal team.

WEA Inclusionary Practices Asynchronous Canvas Courses 

The Washington Education Association (WEA) has created a number of asynchronous learning modules on a wide range of topics, but all with the central focus of increasing a school’s capacity to provide inclusion for ALL students.  

Clock hours are available. You do not need to be a WEA member to access the courses. These courses are free and can be completed at your own pace. Please see this informational flyer for more information. 

WEA Inclusionary Practices Zoom Webinars 

Starting this month and running through March, the Washington Education Association (WEA) will be hosting professional development webinars. Topics include IEP transition, special education law, SEL and many more!   

Clock hours are available. You do not need to be a WEA member to view these webinars. These are free offerings. Please see this informational flyer for more information. 

IPP Third Thursday with CCTS

Increasing Access to CTE Classes – January 21, 3–4 pm: As we look to increase access to CTE courses, examining potential barriers to access can be an effective strategy. What barriers may prevent students from accessing classes that can be eliminated? Join us for an informal conversation to share your strategies and learn from the best practices of other educators. Teams of special education and CTE instructors are encouraged to attend together. Register for IPP Third Thursday –Increasing Access to CTE Classes 

Co-teaching with CTE – February 18, 3–4 pm: One of the most common strategies for inclusion is co-teaching, in academic and CTE classrooms. What does co-teaching look like in CTE classrooms? What practices support its effectiveness, and what pitfalls should be avoided? Join us for an informal conversation to share your strategies and learn from the best practices of other educators. Teams of special education and CTE instructors are encouraged to attend together. Register for IPP Third Thursday –Co-teaching with CTE