FPS Special Ed Programs 11/09

Framingham Public Schools : 

Framingham Public Schools SY 09-10 Special Education Programs and Staffing

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Framingham Public Schools offers a wide range of special education programs and services from pre-school through high school. There is a continuum of programs from inclusion to self-contained, serving students with autism, emotional/behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, developmental delays, and intellectual impairments.

Preschool Referral Trends : 

Preschool Referral Trends

Sped Enrollment Ages 3-5 : 

Sped Enrollment Ages 3-5 Number of Students

A Glimpse at Demographic Change:Early Intervention Referrals at Age 3 : 

A Glimpse at Demographic Change:Early Intervention Referrals at Age 3 (46% of those referred for testing qualified for services) (86% of those referred for testing)

Co-Taught Inclusion Classes : 

Co-Taught Inclusion Classes 1993 – Started @ Hemenway (grades k-5) 1999 – Stapleton (grades k-5) 2001 – McCarthy (grades k-5) 2003 – Woodrow Wilson (grades k-5)

Co-Taught Inclusion Classes - Goals : 

Co-Taught Inclusion Classes - Goals Access the standard curriculum, using all adults throughout the day to implement accommodations and modifications Provide small group and individualized instruction throughout the school day Facilitate social interactions using all adults in academic and non-academic settings throughout the day

Co-Taught Inclusion Classes -Staffing : 

Co-Taught Inclusion Classes -Staffing K- dually certified teacher, one (1) Teacher Assistant Grades 1-5 One (1) Special Education Teacher One (1) Regular Education Teacher .6 FTE Teacher Assistant Assistant Teacher assists in small group or individualized instruction and accompanies class to specials, gym, lunch, and recess

Student Profiles : 

Student Profiles Most students would otherwise be in a self-contained class and/or would require significant resource room support and removal from general ed classroom Require Special Education services across all school settings throughout the school day, including related services including OT, Speech and Language, and additional support in all settings Benefit from typical peer role models for academic learning and social interactions Difficulty with transitions requiring staff supports modified Benefits from consistency in modified instruction and curriculum integration across all academic subject and non-academic areas

Range of Disabilities : 

Range of Disabilities Significant language and learning disabilities Autism spectrum disorders ADHD Non-Verbal learning disabilities Physical disabilities (Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy) Intellectual Impairments Neurological Developmental delays Visual impairments Hearing impairments Anxiety disorder Medically involved/health issues Emotional/Behavioral disabilities

Accommodations and Modifications Throughout the Day : 

Accommodations and Modifications Throughout the Day Specially designed instruction/materials Ongoing cueing to attend to tasks Role play and modeling Breaking down tasks Visual supports Behavior plans targeting positive reinforcement Opportunities for practice Scheduled breaks Preferential seating Frequent teacher/teacher assistant check ins Small group instruction with teacher/teacher assistant 1:1 instruction (scribe, reader) Frequent repetition Opportunities to preview materials Opportunities for individual practice Extra practice time

Advantages : 

Advantages Is funding neutral Meets federal and state standards for Least Restrictive Environment Students are able to access the standard curriculum and school based activities with staff supports The needs of special education students with mild, moderate and severe disabilities are met in standard classrooms where otherwise they would be placed in self-contained classrooms or would require significant resource room support

Advantages Continued : 

Advantages Continued Students not identified as special education and who are at risk receive incidental benefit resulting in needed supports without referral to special education, as well as reducing paperwork, assessments, and related special education reports Greater academic gains and performance on MCAS Ensures compliance with NCLB Highly Qualified requirements

2009-10 Co-Taught Inclusion Classes/Special Education Students as of 10/30/09 : 

2009-10 Co-Taught Inclusion Classes/Special Education Students as of 10/30/09 Total classes K-5 = 24 *Average cost per student = $8,262 Total Co-Taught 1-5 = 20 Total students K-5 = 220 IS FUNDING NEUTRAL *Does not take into consideration 1:1 aides

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools : 

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools Disability: Emotional/Behavioral School Grades # Classes BLOCKS Pre-School ½ day session McCarthy K-3 3 Stapleton 4-5 2 Cameron 6-8 3 FHS 9,10,11,12 4

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools : 

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools Disability: Autism School Grades # Classes Blocks Pre-School 4 Potter 3-5 1 Woodrow Wilson K-3 3 Walsh 6-8 6, but part of LD classes & inclusion

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools : 

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools Disability: Language and Learning Disabilities School Grades # Classes McCarthy 3-5 3 Walsh 6-8 6 Cameron 6-8 3 Woodrow Wilson 1-2 1

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools : 

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools Disability: Multiple Disabilities School Grades # Classes Blocks Pre-School 2 Barbieri K-5 1

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools : 

Self-Contained ProgramsFramingham Public Schools Disability: Developmental Delay/ Intellectual Impairment School Grades # Classes Blocks Pre-School 3 (4 ½ day, 1 full day) Brophy 3-5 2 Hemenway K-5 3 Fuller 6-8 4 Barbieri K 1

Self-Contained Classes-Staffing : 

Self-Contained Classes-Staffing Required by Regulation Up to 12 students* 1 Teacher 1 Teacher Assistant 13-16 students 1 Teacher 1 Teacher Assistant 1 Classroom Aide *Some classes have smaller class sizes and lower student/teacher ratios given the severity of the students needs. Note: By regulation, self-contained classes cannot have more than a 48 month age span among students

Average Cost of Students : 

Average Cost of Students Self-Contained & Inclusion Classes Teacher and Teacher Assistant* 12 students = $7,166 per student 13 students = $6,615 10 students = $8,600 per student 14 students = $6,143 9 students = $9,556 per student 15 students = $5,733 8 students = $10,750 per student Intensive Self-Contained Class* Teacher, 2 Teacher Assistants, 2 Aides 6 students = $25,333 8 students = $19,000 *Assuming $60,000 teacher, $26,000 assistant teacher and $20,000 classroom aide

Average Cost of Students Continued : 

Average Cost of Students Continued Self-Contained Classes, 12 Students and over Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Classroom Aide 15 students = $7,066 per student 14 students = $7571 per student 13 students = $8153 per student 12 students = $8,833 per student *Assuming $60,000 teacher, $26,000 assistant teacher and $20,000 classroom aide