The BASICS for Special Education Infrastructure Tool provides a structured process for LEAs to analyze and identify areas of strength and gaps in the basic components of their special education infrastructure. The results of this infrastructure analysis will help your LEA in identifying and prioritizing areas for improvement.
Norms and processes that allow for meaningful and productive interaction between special education programs and other programs, as well as between schools and families.
Processes to monitor and address personnel needs, and strategic allocation of staff with defined roles and responsibilities.
The existence of up-to-date, documented, and accessible procedures that are compliant with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), along with a robust pre-referral system, such as a multi-tiered system of support.
Accurate and consistent data sources that are accessible and monitored at the student, classroom, and school levels.
Budget planning and monitoring processes that ensure that resources for special education are strategically allocated and managed to meet state and federal guidelines and to serve students with disabilities.
Professional learning opportunities, systems, and processes for general and special education teachers and other personnel, to support high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and all students’ access to the general education curriculum.
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