Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services February 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION • • • Demographics of Wayne County Wayne RESA Overview Regional Framework A. Procedures to Provide Special Education Services • • • Continuum of Programs and Services Placement in Center Program for the Hearing Impaired Administrators Responsible for Special Education LEA/PSA Special Education Programs (figure 3, figure 4) Alternative Special Education Programs E. Transportation for Special Education Programs and Services • • 14 15-17 18 19 Basic Requirements Additional Responsibility F. Act 18 Millage Funds • 12-13 Overview of Services Contracts for Purchased Services Diagnostic and Related Services (figure 2) D. Special Education Programs for Students with Disabilities • • • • • 11 Activities and Outreach Methods Procedures for Identifying Potential Special Education Populations C. Diagnostic and Related Services • • • 2-10 Special Education Opportunities Required Under Law Obligations of Wayne RESA and the LEAs/PSAs Special Education Representatives (figure 1) B. Communicating the Availability of Special Education Programs • • 1-2 Method of Distribution 19 G. Wayne County Parent Advisory Committee • • • Roles and Responsibilities Appointment Process Administrative and Fiscal Support H. Additional Plan Content • • • • • • 19-21 21 Qualifications of Paraprofessional Personnel Professional Personnel Assigned to Special Education Confidentiality Assurance Statement Expanded Age Range Programs Separate Facilities Surrogate Parents TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 LEA, PSA, Wayne RESA Special Education Representatives 3 – 10 Figure 2 Diagnostic and Related Services 12-13 Figure 3 LEA/PSA Special Education Programs 15 Figure 4 Center Operated Programs 16-17 WAYNE COUNTY RESA PLAN APPROVAL Pursuant to Rule 340.1835(a) of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, as amended, the following signature of the Wayne RESA Superintendent evidences the Board of Education’s approval for the Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services. ____________________________________ Christopher A. Wigent, Superintendent ___________________ Date (Note: RESA superintendent signature is on file at Wayne RESA and MDE-OSE/EIS) LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY PLAN PARTICIPATION Pursuant to Rule 340.1835(b) of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, as amended, my school district has participated in the development of the Wayne RESA Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services and in cooperation with the Parent Advisory Committee. I have been advised that I may file an objection to the Special Education Plan at any time in accordance with procedures described in R340.1836. __________________________________ Superintendent ___________________________ School District ____________ Date (Note: LEA superintendent signatures are on file at Wayne RESA and MDE-OSE/EIS) SIGNATURE PAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY PLAN INVOLVEMENT STATEMENT Pursuant to Rule 340.1835(b) of the Administrative Rules for Special Education, as amended, the following signature indicates the Public School Academy’s involvement in the development of the clarification(s) to the Intermediate School District Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services (Plan). The undersigned has been advised of the right to be involved in the development of the Plan, the right to file objections to the Plan in accordance with procedures addressed in Rule 340.1836, and the responsibilities to meet requirements under state and federal laws. Your signature affirms your understanding that there will be no deviations or waivers allowed under Rule 340.1832(e) Content Areas. __________________________________ Intermediate School District Superintendent Date: Name of Public School Academy Public School Academy Chief Executive Officer Date: PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PLAN PARTICIPATION Pursuant to Rule 340.1835(b) of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, as amended, my signature indicates participation by the Parent Advisory Committee in the development of the Wayne RESA Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services. The undersigned has been advised that the WCPAC may file an objection to the Plan in accordance with procedures addressed in rule 340.1836 and section VII of this plan. ________________________________________ Wayne County PAC Chairperson __________________ Date (Note: PAC signature is on file at Wayne RESA and MDE-OSE/EIS) INTRODUCTION Demographics of Wayne County Wayne County encompasses approximately 623 square miles. It is made up of 34 cities, including the city of Detroit, and 9 townships. Its population of approximately 2.1 million makes it the most populous county in the State of Michigan and the eighth most populous county in the Nation. Wayne County contains a school-age population which is approximately one third of all the school children in the State of Michigan. Wayne RESA Overview The Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (Wayne RESA) is presently the largest of the fiftyseven (57) Regional Educational Service Agency/Intermediate School Districts in Michigan. It is a legally constituted regional educational service agency established to provide coordination and supplementary services to local school districts and acts as a link between these basic educational units and the state education authority. It is comprised of thirty-three (33) local educational agencies (LEAs) which vary greatly in population size and socioeconomic composition. Also located within Wayne County are approximately one hundred twelve (112) Public School Academies (PSA’s). These academies have the same rights and responsibilities as the local educational agencies. The Wayne RESA service area includes the school districts of suburban and rural communities as well as that of a major, urban metropolis, the City of Detroit. It also encompasses within its boundaries one of the largest and most varied ethnic populations in the country. Wayne RESA also contains within its jurisdiction a large population of special education students, approximately 39,227 in number (Fall 2012). Wayne RESA coordinates the provision of educational services for all students with disabilities and serves as a regional monitor for the state department of education as a means of guaranteeing all students access to a free and appropriate public education regardless of their disability. Regional Framework Wayne RESA has, for the purpose of providing a forum for local directors of special education to share information; respond to critical special education issues and cooperatively plan for the provision of services; divided the Wayne County area into three regions. PSA’s are affiliated with the region of their geographical location. Regions Western Crestwood Garden City Livonia Northville Plymouth-Canton Redford Union Romulus South Redford Van Buren Wayne-Westland Westwood Downriver/Dearborn Allen Park Dearborn Dearborn Hts. #7 Ecorse Flat Rock Gibraltar Grosse Ile Huron Lincoln Park Melvindale-NAP River Rouge Riverview Southgate Taylor Trenton Woodhaven-Brownstown Wyandotte 1 Eastern Detroit Grosse Pointe Hamtramck Harper Woods Highland Park Wayne RESA Special Education and Early Intervention Services staff works with LEA/PSA personnel within each region to coordinate the provision of a total continuum of educational services for students with disabilities. If the numbers and needs of a specific categorical population of students can be more appropriately addressed through other alternatives, the Wayne RESA Special Education and Early Intervention Services staff cooperatively plans with regional administrators for the provision of these services in a reasonable and costeffective manner. Present cooperative planning efforts have established Center Programs for students with low incidence impairments, which are provided within service areas. This approach provides the greatest amount of flexibility for district grouping. Service areas can include any of the following: a) a combination of districts within a region; b) a single region; c) a combination of districts from two or more regions; d) two regions or e) the entire county. A description of this system of delivering special education programs and services is contained within this plan. Because of the uniqueness of each LEA/PSA within Wayne RESA, this plan is intended to allow for as much flexibility as possible in order to promote individualized, educational programming which will truly meet the specific needs of each student served within Wayne County. A. Procedures to Provide Special Education Information Special Education Opportunities Required Under Law Wayne RESA informs all Wayne RESA personnel, constituent LEA’s/PSA’s, parents, and the community-atlarge of the special education opportunities within Wayne County. The Wayne County Parent Advisory Committee (Wayne County PAC) Parent Handbook, the Procedural Safeguards notice, Child Find/Early On activities, and the Wayne RESA website (http://resa.net) are utilized as primary means for communicating information about the special education process, programs/services, parental rights, organizations and special education representatives to parents of children suspected and/or identified as having a disability. The Parent Handbook describes for parents and the community the special education opportunities in Wayne County and is available and distributed by the LEA’s/PSA’s. A copy of the handbook may also be requested from Wayne RESA at any time. The Parent Handbook, forms, guidelines, as well as, the complete County Plan are also available on the Wayne RESA website. The Procedural Safeguards notice is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic and is provided at the following times: • At least one time per year, and • An initial referral or parental request for an evaluation. • The first occurrence of the filing of a due process hearing. • The day on which the decision to take disciplinary action involving a change in placement is made. • Any time a parent, guardian, or student requests a copy. Obligations of Wayne RESA and the LEA’s/PSA’s Wayne RESA and all of the LEAs/PSAs are obligated to comply with the provisions of federal regulations and state rules with respect to the delivery of special education programs and/or related services to students with disabilities. As a result, Wayne County public schools are expected to provide a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities as determined by an Individualized Educational Program Team. Special Education Representatives Figure 1 identifies full or part time LEA/PSA representatives who can provide information about special education opportunities, programs and services, as well as, Wayne RESA’s Special Education and Early Intervention Services department. For additional information regarding Wayne RESA Special Education and Early Intervention Services please see our website at www.resa.net 2 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES Figure 1 ISD Wayne RESA CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Executive Director of Special Education 33500 Van Born Road Wayne, MI 48184 734-334-1549 LEA’s CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Allen Park Director of Special Education 9601 Vine Street Allen Park, MI 48101 313-827-2180 Crestwood Director of Special Education 1501 North Beech Daly Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-278-2916 Dearborn Heights #7 Director of Special Education 20629 Annapolis Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 313-278-1900 x223 Dearborn Director of Special Education 18700 Audette Dearborn, MI 48124 313-827-7051 rd Detroit Director of Special Education 7430 Second Ave – 3 Floor Detroit, MI 48202 313-873-6478 Ecorse Director of Special Education 4024 West Jefferson Ecorse, MI 48229 313-294-4720 Flat Rock Director of Special Education 19370 Vreeland Woodhaven, MI 48183 734-379-6360 Garden City Director of Special Education 1333 Radcliff Garden City, MI 48135 734-762-6372 Gibraltar Director of Special Education 19370 Vreeland Woodhaven, MI 48183 734-379-6360 Grosse Ile Director of Special Education 19370 Vreeland Woodhaven, MI 48183 734-379-6360 Grosse Pointe Director of Special Education 20090 Morningside Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 313-432-3856 Hamtramck Director of Special Education 3201 Roosevelt Hamtramck, MI 48212 313-892-2037 Harper Woods Director of Special Education 20225 Beaconsfield Street Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-245-3029 Highland Park Director of Special Education 30 Bartlett Highland Park, MI 48203 313-957-3000 x1062 Huron Director of Special Education 19370 Vreeland Woodhaven, MI 48183 734-379-6360 Lincoln Park Director of Special Education 1650 Champaign Lincoln Park, MI 48146 313-389-0210 Livonia Director of Special Education 15125 Farmington Road Livonia, MI 48154 734-744-2615 Melvindale-NAP Director of Special Education 18530 Prospect Ave. Melvindale, MI 48122 313-389-3300 Northville Director of Special Education 501 West Main Street Northville, MI 48167 248-344-8443 Plymouth-Canton Supervisor of Special Education 40260 Five Mile Road Plymouth, MI 48170 734-582-6801 Redford Union Director of Special Education 19990 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240 313-242-3501 River Rouge Supervisor of Special Education 1460 W. Coolidge Highway River Rouge, MI 48218 313-297-9600 x4618 Riverview Director of Special Education 13425 Colvin Riverview, MI 48193 734-285-2047 Romulus Director of Special Education 36540 Grant Rd Romulus, MI 48174 734-532-1992 South Redford Director of Special Education 26141 Schoolcraft Road Redford, MI 48239 313-535-4000 x1032 Southgate Director of Special Education 13940 Leroy Southgate, MI 48195 734-246-4619 Taylor Director of Special Education 11010 Janet Street Taylor, MI 48180 734-946-6614 Trenton Director of Special Education 2601 Charlton Trenton, MI 48183 734-676-3515 Van Buren Director of Special Education 555 W. Columbia Ave. Belleville, MI 48111 734-697-9123 x216 Wayne-Westland Director of Special Education 36745 Marquette Westland, MI 48185 734-419-2067 Westwood WoodhavenBrownstown Director of Special Education 3335 South Beech Daly Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 313-292-3162 Director of Special Education 22650 Sibley Road Brownstown, MI 48193 734-783-3322 Wyandotte Principal for Special Education 639 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-759-6016 3 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER 5277 Calhoun, Dearborn, MI 48126 (K-5) 313-581-2223 School Principal 19625 Wood St., Melvindale, MI 48122 (6-12) 313-382-3422 Academy of International Studies School Principal 3056 Hanley, Hamtramck, MI 48212 (K-5) 313-347-0026 ACE Academy Acting Director Calumet Center, 330 Glendale, Highland Park, MI 48220 (8-12) 313-852-7512 Lincoln Center, 1961 Lincoln, Highland Park, MI 48220 (6-12) 313-868-8368 PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTACT Figure 1 (cont’d.) Academy for Business & Technology School Principal Acting Director Achieve Charter Academy School Principal 3250 Denton Rd., Canton, MI 48188 (K-8) 734-397-0960 Advanced Technology Academy Executive Director 4800 Oakman Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48126 (K-12) 313-582-4500 Allen Academy School Principal 8666 Quincy, Detroit, MI 48204 (K-12) 313-898-6444 American International Academy Director 300 S. Henry Ruff, Westland, MI 48186 (K-6) 734-331-2584 American Montessori Academy School Principal 14800 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI 48154 (K-2) 734-525-7100 School Principal 17175 Olympia, Redford Township, MI 48240 (3-6) 313-533-0000 Andrew Young Early College School Principal 8100 W. Davison, Detroit, MI 48238 (6-8) Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy Site Leader Catherine Ferguson 2750 Selden St., Detroit, MI 48208 (K-12) Site Leader Cecil/West 5690 Cecil, Detroit, MI 48210 (5-12) 313-646-6438 313-596-4766 313-308-2421 Site Leader Don Bosco Hall – DePaul Youth Treatment Center 609 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48207 (5-12) 313-308-2429 Site Leader Samaritan Center 5555 Conner, Detroit, MI 48213 (8-12) 313-656-2600 Ext. 115 Site Leader St. Antoine, JDF 1326 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226 (5-12) 313-656-2601 Site Leader St. Thomas 8333 Townsend, Detroit, MI 48213 (6-12) 313-308-2429 Branch Line School School Principal 45501 Helm Street, Plymouth, MI 48170 (K-8) 734-335-0663 Bridge Academy School Principal 9600 Buffalo, Hamtramck, MI 48212 (K-8) 313-462-6100 School Principal 3105 Carpenter Rd., Detroit, MI 48212 (6-8) 313-462-6200 4 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES Figure 1 (cont’d.) PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Caniff Liberty Academy School Principal 2650 Caniff St., Hamtramck, MI 48212 (K-8) 313-872-2000 Canton Charter Academy School Principal 49100 Ford Rd., Canton, MI 48187 (K-8) 734-453-9517 Capstone Academy Charter School School Principal 3500 John R St., Detroit, MI 48201 (7-12) 313-202-6082 School Principal 5250 John R St., Detroit, MI 48202 (7-12) 313-202-6082 Casa Richard Academy School Principal 2635 Howard St., Detroit, MI 48216 (9-12) 313-963-7757 Catherine Ferguson Academy Administrator 2750 Selden, Detroit, MI 48208 (PK-12) 313-596-4766 Cesar Chavez Academy School Leader 8126 W. Vernor St., Detroit, MI 48209 (K-2) 313-843-9440 School Leader 4100 Martin, Detroit MI 48210 (3-5) 313-361-1083 School Leader 6782 Goldsmith, Detroit, MI 48209 (6-8) 313-842-0006 School Leader 1761 Waterman Ave., Detroit, MI 48209 (9-12) 313-551-0611 School Principal 20200 Kelly Rd., Harper Woods, MI 48225 (K-5) 313-884-8830 School Principal 20100 Kelly Rd., Harper Woods, MI 48225 (6-8) 313-839-9886 School Principal 20254 Kelly Rd., Harper Woods, MI 48225 (9-12) 313-499-3010 Clara B. Ford Academy Director 20651 W. Warren, Dearborn Hgts., MI 48127 (9-12) 313-240-4347 Commonwealth Community Development School Principal 13477 Eureka, Detroit, MI 48212 (K-8) 313-366-9470 Cornerstone Health School School Leader 19900 McIntyre St., Detroit, MI 48219 (K-6) 313-486-4626 School Principal 19900 McIntyre St., Detroit, MI 48219 (9-10) 313-486-4260 Covenant House Academy Detroit Administrator 2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 (9-12) 313-463-2606 Creative Montessori Academy Head Master 12701 McCann, Southgate, MI 48195 (K-8) 734-284-5600 David Ellis Academy School Principal 18977 Schaefer Rd., Detroit, MI 48235 (K-8) 313-927-5395 David Ellis Academy-West School Principal 19800 Beech Daly Rd., Redford, MI 48240 (K-8) 313-450-0300 Dearborn Academy School Principal 19310 Ford Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128 (K-8) 313-982-1300 Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences School Principal 2985 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207 (K-5) 313-259-1744 Detroit Achievement Academy School Principal 15000 Southfield, Detroit, MI 48223 (K-1) 313-468-9518 School Principal 3100 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48207 (6-8) 313-259-1744 Detroit Community High School School Principal 12675 Burt Rd., Detroit, MI 48223 (K-12) 313-537-3570 Detroit Enterprise Academy School Principal 11224 Kercheval St., Detroit, MI 48214 (K-8) 313-823-5799 Chandler Park Academy 5 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES Figure 1 (cont’d.) PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Detroit Innovation Academy School Principal 18211 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, MI 48228 (K-5) 313-736-5537 Detroit Leadership School Principal 13550 Virgil, Detroit, MI 48223 (K-7) 313-242-1500 Detroit Merit Academy School Principal 1091 Alter Rd., Detroit, MI 48215 (K-8) 313-331-3328 Detroit Premier Academy School Principal 7781 Asbury Park, Detroit, MI 48228 (K-8) 313-945-1472 Detroit Public Safety Academy School Principal 1250 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, MI 48216 (9-10) 313-965-6916 Detroit Service Learning Academy School Principal 21605 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48219 (K-8) 313-541-7619 Detroit West Preparatory Academy School Principal 23749 Elmira, Redford, MI 48239 (K-6) 313-387-9238 Dove Academy of Detroit School Principal 8210 Rolyat, Detroit, MI 48234 (K-8) 313-366-9110 Dr. Charles Drew Academy School Principal 50 W. Josephine, Ecorse, MI 48229 (K-8) 313-383-7501 Edison Public School Academy Superintendent 1903 Wilkins, Detroit, MI 48207 (Pk-11) 313-833-1100 EMAN Hamilton Academy School Principal 14223 Southampton St., Detroit, MI 48213 (K-12) 313-866-4505 Escuela Avancemos School Leader 3811 Cicotte Street., Detroit, MI 48210 (K) 313-596-0101` Experiencia Preparatory Academy School Principal 950 Seldon, Detroit, MI 48101 (K-9) 313-262-6861 Flagship Charter Academy School Principal 13661 Wisconsin Ave., Detroit, MI 48238 (K-8) 313-933-7933 Frontier Academy School Principal 2619 Florian St., Hamtramck, MI 48212 (9-12) 313-887-7500 Gaudior Academy Director 27100 Avondale Ave., Inkster, MI 48141 (Pk-8) 313-792-9444 GEE Edmonson Academy School Principal 1399 W. Canfield St., Detroit, MI 48201 (Pk-7) 313-494-2242 GEE White Academy School Principal 5161 Charles St., Detroit, MI 48212 (K-8) 313-866-3595 George Crockett Academy School Leader 4851 14th St., Detroit, MI 48208 (K-8) 313-896-6078 School Principal Consortium College Preparatory High School (9-12) 4366 Military, Detroit, MI 48210 313-964-2339 George Washington Carver Academy CAO 14510 Second Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203 (K-8) 313-865-6024 Global Heights School Principal 23713 Joy Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 (K-5) 313-624-3400 Hamtramck Charter Academy School Principal 11420 Conant St., Hamtramck, MI 48212 (K-8) 313-368-7312 Hanley International Academy School Principal 2400 Denton, Hamtramck, MI 48212 (Pk-8) 313-875-8888 6 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES Figure 1 (cont’d.) PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER HEART Academy School Principal 19800 Anita, Harper Woods, MI 48225 (9-12) 313-882-4631 Henry Ford Academy School Principal 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48121 (9-12) 313-982-6200 Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies School Principal 10225 Third St., Detroit, MI 48202 (K-5) 313-338-7997 School Principal 485 West Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202 (6-12) 313-481-4000 School Principal Barber Focus School (K-8) 45 E. Buena Vista, Highland Park, MI 48203 Henry Ford Academy (K-8) 131 Pilgrim, Highland Park, MI 48203 313-957-3005 313-957-3004 Highland Park Public School Academy School Principal School Principal Highland Park Community High School (9-12) 15900 Woodward, Highland Park, MI 48203 313-957-3002 Hinoki International School School Principal 36611 Curtis Road., Livonia, MI 48152 (K-2) 734-422-5931 Hope Academy School Principal 12121 Broadstreet, Detroit, MI 48204 (K-7) 313-934-0054 Hope of Detroit Academy School Principal 4443 N. Campbell, Detroit, MI 48210 (K-8) 313-897-8720 School Principal Consortium College Preparatory High School 4366 Military, Detroit, MI 48210 (9-12) 313-964-2339 International Preparatory Academy-McDowell Campus School Principal 4201 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235 (K-8) 313-494-8141 Jalen Rose Leadership Academy School Principal 15000 Trojan St., Detroit, MI 48235 (9-10) 313-397-3333 James & Grace Lee Boggs School School Principal 4141 Mitchell Street, Detroit, MI 48207 (K-4) 313-338-9308 Joy Preparatory Academy School Leader 1129 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, MI 48238 (K-2) 313-867-7828 School Leader 15055 Dexter, Detroit, MI 48238 (3-8) 313-340-0023 Keystone Charter Academy School Principal 47925 Berris Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 (K-8) 734-697-9470 Legacy Charter School Principal 4900 E. Hilldale St., Detroit, MI 48234 (K-5) 313-368-2215 Madison-Carver Academy School Leader 19900 McIntyre St., Detroit, MI 48219 (K-6) 313-486-4626 Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy School Principal 16827 Appoline, Detroit, MI 48224 (K-8) 313-341-4944 Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts Special Ed Coordinator 9740 McKinney St., Detroit, MI 48224 (K-5) 313-640-4610 Special Ed Coordinator 7616 E. Nevada Rd., Detroit, MI 48234 (6-12) 313-365-5578 Metro Charter Academy School Principal 34800 Ecorse Rd., Romulus, MI 48174 (K-8) 734-641-3200 Michigan Educational Choice Center School Principal 23901 Fenkell St., Detroit, MI 48223 (K-8) 313-494-7585 School Principal 13120 Wildemere, Detroit, MI 48238 (K-8) 313-852-1450 School Principal 13700 Bringard Dr., Detroit, MI 48205 (K-8) 313-269-9919 7 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES Figure 1 (cont’d.) PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Michigan Technical Academy School Principal 19940 Mansfield, Detroit, MI 48235 (Pk-4) 313-272-1649 School Principal 23750 Elmira, Redford, MI 48239 (5-8) 313-537-9311 Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse of Detroit School Principal 19176 Northrop, Detroit, MI 48219 (K-8) 313-531-3720 New Paradigm Glazer Academy School Principal 2001 LaBelle St., Detroit, MI 48238 (Pk-5) 313-852-1500 New Paradigm Loving Academy School Principal 1000 Lynn St., Detroit, MI 48221 (Pk-5) 313-252-3028 Northpointe Academy School Principal 53 Chandler, Highland Park, MI 48203 (K-8) 313-868-2916 N’soroma Institute Director 20045 Joann, Detroit, MI 48205 (K-8) 313-521-0400 Oakland International Academy School Principal 4001 Miller, Detroit, MI 48211 (K-3) 313-923-0790 School Principal 6111 Miller, Detroit, MI 48211 (4-5) 313-347-0246 School Principal 8228 Conant, Detroit, MI 48211 (6-12) 313-925-1000 School Principal 17195 Redford Ave., Detroit, MI 48219 (K-5) 313-532-7510 School Principal 22122 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219 (6-8) 313-653-3888 Administrator 8001 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235 (9-12) 313-543-3080 48484 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170 (K-8) 734-831-3280 School Principal 7375 Woodward, Suite 2550, Detroit, MI 48202 (9-12) 313-309-1630 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy School Principal 48484 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170 (Y5’s-6) 734-831-3280 Quest Charter Academy School Principal 24745 Van Born Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 (K-6) 313-299-0534 Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy School Principal 15865 E. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48205 (Y5’s-5) 313-371-1300 Riverside Academy School Principal 7124 Miller Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126 (K-5) 313-586-0200 School Principal 6409 Schaefer, Dearborn, MI 48126 (6-10) 313-945-6504 School Principal 3111 Elmwood St., Detroit, MI 48207 (K-6) 313-624-3200 School Principal 317 Harper, Detroit, MI 48202 (7-11) 313-624-3600 Rutherford Winans Academy School Principal 16411 Curtis, Detroit, MI 48235 (K-5) 313-852-0709 South Canton Scholars Charter Academy School Principal 3085 S. Canton Rd., Canton, MI 48187 (Y5’s-7) 734-398-5658 School Principal 4001 29th Street, Detroit, MI 48210 (K-5) 248-766-0087 Old Redford Academy Plymouth Educational Center Charter School Ross Hill Academy Southwest Detroit Lighthouse Charter Academy School Principal 8 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES Figure 1 (cont’d.) PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Star International School Principal 24480 George, Dearborn Hgts. , MI 48127 (Pk-2) 313-724-8060 School Principal 24425 Hass, Dearborn Hgts, MI 48127 (3-12) 313-724-8990 Starr Detroit Academy School Principal 19360 Harper, Harper Wds., MI 48225 (K-5) 313-638-2730 Summit Academy, Flat Rock Administrator 30100 Olmstead Rd., Flat Rock, MI 48134 (K-8) 734-379-9766 Summit Academy, North School Principal 28697 Sibley Rd., Romulus, MI 48174 (K-5) 734-379-9766 School Principal 18601 Middlebelt, Romulus, MI 48174 (6-12) 734-379-9766 Taylor Exemplar Academy School Principal 26727 Goddard Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 (K-8) 734-941-7742 Taylor Preparatory High School School Principal 9540 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI 48180 (9-10) 313-668-2100 Timbuktu Academy of Science & Technology School Principal 10800 E. Canfield, Detroit, MI 48214 (K-5) 313-823-6000 School Principal 5221 Montclair, Detroit, MI 48214 (6-10) 313-267-4000 Tipton Academy School Principal 1615 Belton, Garden City, MI 48135 (Pk-5) 734-261-0500 Trillium Academy School Principal 15740 Racho Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 (K-12) 734-374-8222 Universal Academy School Principal 4612 Lonyo Rd., Detroit, MI 48210 (K-12) 313-581-5006 Universal Learning Academy School Principal 28015 Joy Rd., Westland, MI 48185 (Pk-8) 734-402-5900 University Preparatory Academy School Principal 957 Holden, Detroit, MI 48202 (K-5) 313-874-9800 School Principal 435 Amsterdam, Detroit, MI 48202 (K-5) 313-309-0522 School Principal 5310 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48202 (6-8) 313-831-0100 School Principal 600 Antoinette, Detroit, MI 48202 (9-12) 313-874-4340 School Principal 5100 John R Rd., Detroit, MI 48202 (6-8) 313.832.8400 School Principal 2664 Franklin St., Detroit, MI 48207 (9-11) 313-393-9166 University YES School Principal 14669 Curtis, Detroit, MI 48235 (6-8) 313-832-8404 Vista Meadows Academy Director 20651 West Warren Ave., Dearborn Hgts., MI 48127 (9-12) 313-240-4347 Voyageur Academy School Leader 4321 Military, Detroit, MI 48210 (K-4) 313-361-4180 School Principal Consortium College Preparatory High School 4366 Military, Detroit, MI 48210 (5-12) 313-964-2339 School Principal 19400 Sawyer St., Detroit, MI 48228 (K-8) 313-240-4200 School Principal 11685 Appleton, Redford, MI 48239 (Pk-8) 313-592-6061 13436 Grove St., Detroit, MI 48235 (Pk-8) 313-862-2352 University Preparatory Science & Math Academy Warrendale Charter Academy Washington-Parks Academy 9 SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES Figure 1 (cont’d.) PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER W-A-Y Academy Administrator 8701 Vernor, Detroit, MI 48209 (9-12) 313-444-9292 West Village Academy School Principal 3530 Westwood, Dearborn, MI 48124 (K-8) 313-274-9200 Weston Preparatory Academy School Director 22930 Chippewa, Detroit, MI 48219 (K-8) 313-387-6038 Wolverine Academy School Principal 2629 Lenox, Detroit, MI 48201 (6-12) 313-822-2400 School Principal 15255 Mayfield St., Detroit, MI 48205 (6-12) 313.521-6228 School Principal 2424 N. Outer Dr., Saginaw, MI 48601 (6-12) 989-776-0421 CAO 951 E. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48207 (K-8) 313-961-2108 Woodward Academy 10 B. Communicating the Availability of Special Education Programs Activities and Outreach Methods Wayne RESA Special Education and Early Intervention Services department is responsible for coordinating Child Find/Outreach activities. A special education consultant and manager are assigned to perform the functions described in this section. Wayne RESA coordinates the Child Find/Outreach activities through the use of the State of Michigan Child/Project Find materials. In order to assist families and service providers in the community, RESA maintains a toll free Early On/Child Find Hotline (1-877-327-5966). Public awareness is provided through a variety of venues. Staff at Wayne RESA, LEAs/PSAs, along with the Wayne County Parent Advisory Committee (WCPAC) and the Early On Infant and Toddler Interagency Coordinating Council all work to promote the awareness of Child Find activities in Wayne County communities. Efforts to promote public awareness of available special education programs and services and each student’s right to a free and appropriate public education include, but are not limited to the following methods: • In-service opportunities as determined by professional and parent needs assessments • Wayne RESA consultative resources • Participation in multimedia releases including but not limited to, radio/television programming and news releases • Dissemination of state/federal legislative information • Distribution of informational materials to community agencies, hospitals, and clinics • Advertisements in local newspapers • Special projects as defined • Wayne County PAC • Pre-school screenings for 3-5 year old children • Community Mental Health Agencies (CMH) • Detroit and Wayne County Public Health Departments • Wayne County Department of Human Services • Detroit and Wayne County Head Start Programs Procedures for Identifying Potential Special Education Populations Child Find/Early On activities occur primarily as a result of ongoing interagency coordination through the Wayne County Infant and Toddler Interagency Coordinating Council and the systematic dissemination of awareness and informational materials to the community. Personnel assigned to coordinate and/or operate Child Find assist in the identification of school and community needs; in defining the strategies employed in extending awareness; and in the implementation of required Child Find activities. Every effort is made to provide Child Find information available in the native and home language of the family. Child Find personnel forward all referrals of persons from birth to the age of 26 suspected of having a disability which to the appropriate LEA/PSA. Through the implementation of special education programs/services, all LEAs/PSAs assume and accept responsibility for eligible students from birth to the age of 26. They also establish cooperative relationships with other agencies and professionals who may be potential referral or service resources. 11 C. Diagnostic and Related Services Overview of Services Diagnostic and related services for students with disabilities are the responsibility of Wayne RESA’s constituent local districts and public school academies. LEAs/PSAs are expected to review special education caseloads, referrals and evaluation activity on an annual basis to determine staffing needs. They may directly employ diagnostic and related services personnel or purchase such services as necessary. Diagnostic and related services for students enrolled in center programs are the responsibility of the operating LEA. Center programs also provide specialized evaluations for students served in their resident LEA/PSA (i.e., vision, hearing or physical impairments) as needed. Wayne RESA also assists the LEAs/PSAs in obtaining non-discriminatory evaluations materials, evaluators, and interpreters as needed. Contracts for Purchased Services Copies of contracts or service agreements for purchased services (per Section 380.1751(1) (b) of the School Code) are on file at Wayne RESA and available for review. Purchased service personnel are required to possess professional credentials as described by the approvals policies established by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services. LEAs/PSAs are responsible to provide Wayne RESA with copies of credentials for any purchased services staff that provide services to students with disabilities and as a condition to receive special education funding. Diagnostic and Related Services Figure 2 is a chart that identifies the types of LEA/PSA special education diagnostic and related services available within Wayne County. DIAGNOSTIC AND RELATED SERVICES Provider Available within LEA Available within PSA Figure 2 Available through Center Program Purchased Service General Ed Teacher X X Special Ed Teacher X X X X Speech and Language X X X X School Social Worker X X X X Psychologist X X X X Audiologist X X Orientation and Mobility X Physical Therapist X X X Occupational Therapist X X X Nurse X X X Behavior Specialist X X X Transition Coordinator X X 12 SERVICE POPULATION TYPE OF SERVICE Audiologist Students suspected/identified as having a hearing impairment Assessment, monitoring, consultation, amplification systems, coordination Orientation/Mobility Students suspected/identified as having a visual impairment Assessment, consultation in orientation and mobility School Psychologist Students suspected/identified as having a disability Assessment, consultation, direct service School Social Worker Students suspected/identified as having a disability Consultation, assessment, direct service, coordination Physical/Occupational Physical Impairment and other disabilities as deemed Therapist appropriate by the IEP Assessment, consultation, monitoring, therapy Speech/Language Therapist All students suspected/identified as having a speech/language impairment Assessment, consultation, direct service Nurse Students with medical needs Consultation, assessment, direct service, coordination Behavior Specialist Students suspected/identified as having a disability Assessment, consultation, monitoring Transition Coord. Special education students and teachers Instruction, assessment, consultation 13 D. Special Education Programs for Students with Disabilities Continuum of Programs and Services Wayne RESA and its constituent LEAs/PSAs believe that each student with a disability should be provided an appropriate special education program or service in the least restrictive environment. This involves providing a continuum of special education programs and related services designed to meet the individual needs of students with mild to severe disabilities ranging from birth to the age of 26. This continuum includes: • • • • • • Full time general education program placement with special education related services support in a general education facility Part time general education program placement with part time special education program placement in a general education facility Full time special education program placement in a general education facility Part time special education center program placement, located at a separate facility Full time special education center program placement, located at a separate facility Residential program placement at a state or agency operated facility Placement in Center Programs for the Hearing Impaired If placement in a center program, for a newly identified student with a hearing impairment is being considered, the referral process includes the opportunity for parents/guardian to observe both auditory/oral and total communication programs. Administrators Responsible for Special Education Figure 1 identifies LEA, PSA, and Wayne RESA administrative personnel who, by position are responsible for the implementation of special education programs and related services. LEA/PSA Special Education Programs Figure 3 is a chart that identifies Wayne County special education programs. Figure 4 identifies center operated programs for students with disabilities. LEA/PSA signatures, which document participation in the development of the Wayne RESA Plan, are required in order to receive special education funds for staff positions and related expenditures in these programs. Please see the Wayne RESA website, www.resa.net, for updates to these charts. 14 Wayne County LEA/PSA Special Education Programs (Revised October 2013) District Allen Park Crestwood Dearborn Dearborn Hgts. #7 Detroit Ecorse Flat Rock Garden City Gibraltar Grosse Ile Grosse Pointe Hamtramck Harper Woods Highland Park Huron Lincoln Park Livonia Melvindale-NAP Northville Plymouth-Canton Redford Union River Rouge Riverview Romulus South Redford Southgate Taylor Trenton Van Buren Wayne-Westland Westwood Woodhaven Wyandotte PSAs (1) *Resource Room X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X EI *Mi CI X X X X X C C C C X C X C C C C X X X X X X X X *LD X X X Mo CI SCI SXI *ASD VI HI PI C C Figure 3 *ECP C C X X X C C X C ECS DD C C X X C C X X X X X X C C X X X C X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X X X X X X X C C C C C C C C C C X X X X C X X X X C X X C X C X X X X C C C C C C C X C C X Codes: X = LEA/PSA Provides Program C = Center Program LD = Learning Disability MICI = Mild Cognitive Impairment SCI = Severe Cognitive Impairment ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder HI = Hearing Impairment ECP = Early Childhood Program DD = Dual Diagnosed (CI/EI) C X EI = Emotional Impairment MOCI = Moderate Cognitive Impairment SXI = Severe Multiple Impairments VI = Visual Impairment PI = Physical Impairment ECS = Early Childhood Services (1) Refer to figure 1 for a complete list of PSA’s. A PSA may operate the programs listed with an “X”. * Programs may operate in accordance with R340.1832 (e). 15 X X X X X X C C C C CENTER OPERATED PROGRAMS (Revised October 2013) Figure 4 *Denotes programs housed in separate facilities **Denotes programs housed in both regular education and separate facilities Center Program Operating District Service Area Day Treatment Program Emotional Impairment (EI) Detroit** Eastern Region Redford Union* Crestwood, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Redford Union, South Redford & Wayne Westland Southgate* Downriver/Dearborn Region, Also, Romulus, Van Buren Wayne-Westland, Westwood Garden City* Western Region Allen Park Downriver/Dearborn Region Dearborn Downriver/Dearborn Region Detroit** Eastern Region Grosse Pointe Eastern Region Huron Downriver/Dearborn Region Lincoln Park** Downriver/Dearborn Region Livonia Western Region Northville Western Region Plymouth – Canton Western Region Redford Union Western Region Van Buren Western Region Westwood Western Region Wyandotte** Downriver/Dearborn Region Detroit Eastern Region Wayne-Westland Western Region Woodhaven Downriver/Dearborn Region Detroit Eastern Region Redford Union Western Region Trenton Downriver/Dearborn Region Dearborn Downriver/Dearborn and Western Region Detroit** Eastern Region Dearborn Dearborn, Dearborn Hts. No. 7 Detroit** Eastern Region Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program Early Childhood Developmental Delay (ECDD) Birth to age 3 Early Intervention Hearing Impairment (HI) Program Hearing Impairment (HI) Program (Total Communication) Physical Impairment (PI) Program 16 CENTER OPERATED PROGRAMS Figure 4 (cont’d.) Center Program Operating District Service Area Physical Impairment (PI) Program (con’t.) Taylor Allen Park, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron, Lincoln Park, MelvindaleN. Allen Park, River Rouge, Riverview, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, Wyandotte Wayne-Westland Western Region Detroit** Eastern Region Dearborn Downriver/Dearborn Region Northville** Crestwood, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton, Redford Union, Van Buren, South Redford Wayne-Westland Romulus, Wayne-Westland, Westwood Wyandotte** Downriver/Dearborn Region Dearborn Downriver/Dearborn Region Detroit** Eastern Region Lincoln Park* Downriver/Dearborn Region Northville** Crestwood, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton, Redford Union, South Redford, Van Buren Wayne-Westland Romulus, Wayne-Westland, Westwood Wyandotte** Downriver/Dearborn Region Detroit Northville** Eastern Region Western Region Wyandotte* Downriver/Dearborn Region Detroit* Eastern Region Livonia* Western Region Wyandotte* Downriver/Dearborn Region Transitions Southgate* Downriver/Dearborn, Western Region Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MOCI) Program Dearborn** Crestwood, Dearborn, Dearborn Hts # 7 Detroit** Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods Livonia Western Region Wyandotte** Allen Park, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Trenton, Southgate, Taylor, Woodhaven, Wyandotte Detroit Lincoln Park** Livonia Eastern Region Downriver/Dearborn Region Western Region Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI) Program Severe Multiple Impairment (SXI) Program Dual-Diagnosed (CI/EI) Program Special Education (Work Skills) Visual Impairment (VI) Program 17 Alternative Special Education Programs Programs and services in Wayne County (see figure 3) will be provided consistent with requirements in Part 3 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, with the possible exceptions as made available through Alternative Programs under R 340.1832 (e). Alternative special education programs are operated at different locations in Wayne County. All other parts of the rules listed below apply except as noted: Current Rule Alternative Rule Exceptions: 340.1740 (a) (b) Elementary and secondary programs for students with mild cognitive impairment 340.1832 (e) Caseload/ Class Size/ Assignment of Aide 340.1747 Elementary and secondary programs for students with specific learning disabilities 340.1832 (e) Caseload/ Class Size/ Assignment of Aide 340.1749 (1) (a) (b) (c) (d) (2) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (3) Teacher consultant for special education 340.1749a (1) (2) (a) (b) (3) (4) (5) and 340.1749b (1) (2) (a) (b) (3) (4) Elementary and secondary resource programs 340.1749c(1) (2) (3) (4) Departmentalization of special education programs 340.1754 Early childhood special education programs 340.1832 (e) Caseload These programs shall serve not more than 18 different students on caseload and have no more than 15 students in the classroom at one time. When an elementary or secondary program for students with mild cognitive impairment has 12 or more students in the room at one time, an aide shall be assigned to the program, except when the program is part of a departmentalized program. These programs shall serve not more than 18 different students on caseload and have no more than 15 students in the classroom at one time. When an elementary or secondary program for students with specific learning disabilities has 12 or more students in the room at one time, an aide shall be assigned to the program, except when the program is part of a departmentalized program. These service providers shall carry an active caseload of not more than 30 students with disabilities. 340.1832 (e) Caseload/ Class Size Teachers in these programs shall serve not more than 15 students at any one time and have a caseload of not more than 23 different students. 340.1832 (e) Class Size 340.1758 (1) (a) Programs for students with autism spectrum disorder 340.1832 (e) Class Size/ Assignment of Aide Teachers in departmentalized programs shall serve not more than an average of 13 students per class period per instructional day, with no more than 15 students being served at one time. The program shall be scheduled for a minimum of 360 clock hours and 144 days of instruction, with the option of operating at 141 days based upon unforeseen circumstances (inclement weather, illness, etc.) provided they meet the minimum of 360 clock hours. The full-time equated membership would be prorated by dividing the number of class hours scheduled and provided per year by 450. Programs that consist of one classroom program for students with autism shall not have more than 7 students and shall be served by a teacher of students with autism. A classroom with 3 or more students shall have an aide. A second aide shall be assigned to a classroom with 7 students. Programs that consist of more than one classroom may have more than 7 students in a classroom if the average student-to-teacher ratio does not exceed 7 students to 1 teacher and 2 aides. 340.1832 (e) Days of Instruction 18 E. Transportation for Special Education Programs and Services Basic Requirement The student’s resident LEA/PSA is responsible for the provision of transportation services. Additional Responsibilities The following additional provisions apply to the special transportation of students with disabilities: • The student’s IEP will determine the need for specialized transportation for individual students. • An LEA/PSA may request but not require that parents transport the student. • The LEA/PSA is not relieved of their transportation obligation due to the inability or unwillingness of parents to provide transportation. • Routes shall be designed which attempt to limit student-riding time to the shortest reasonable duration. • If exceptional transportation needs arise, appropriate LEA/PSA staff will review the circumstances and attempt to resolve the matter. Consultative services available through Wayne RESA will be utilized if a satisfactory resolution to the situation is not achieved. • Transportation schedules shall not infringe upon the minimum number of instructional hours established for the individual student. F. Act 18 Millage Funds Method of Distribution Act 18 funds are distributed in a manner consistent with R. 380.1811. Act 18 funds are specifically used to cover the reimbursable costs for center special education programs, center program related services, center program outreach services operated by the local districts, approved individual student aides, and Wayne RESA special education administrative costs. “Reimbursable costs” are those that remain after deducting applicable state and federal funds for special education programs and services. These costs are approved by Wayne RESA and are designed to provide instructional programs and related services to students with moderate to severe disabilities. These programs and services are made available for eligible students from all Wayne RESA LEAs/PSAs. Wayne RESA will reimburse up to one hundred percent (100%) of the reimbursable costs under this section. To qualify for reimbursement, LEAs/PSAs shall follow procedures established by Wayne RESA including, but are not limited to: 1. Adherence to the Wayne County center program agreement. 2. Participation in annual Act 18 center program budget review process. 3. Wayne RESA approval of applications for individual student aides. G. Wayne County Parent Advisory Committee Roles and Responsibilities The Wayne County Parent Advisory Committee (WCPAC) is an advisory committee appointed by the Wayne RESA Board of Education and authorized by the Michigan Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education. As such, it shall participate in developing the Wayne RESA Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services or modifications of the plan as needed. To facilitate this function, committee members will be provided with copies of the current special education plan, subsequent and proposed amendments, deviation, and waiver requests. 19 With assistance from Wayne RESA, the WCPAC will review the plan, and discuss any areas of concern. Objections to the plan will require a majority vote at a WCPAC meeting with the majority of the eligible voting members in attendance. Filing of an objection shall be done in accordance with 340.1836. The WCPAC shall function on a continuous, active basis to assist Wayne RESA and constituent LEAs/PSAs in achieving total delivery of special education programs and services to all students with disabilities. The PAC shall attempt to achieve these goals by: • • • • • Being representative of the needs and desires of students with disabilities and their families. Becoming aware of special education programs and the functioning of such programs. Promoting the welfare of students with disabilities through parent and public education. Reviewing deviation requests. Giving input on matters to promote improvement of special education services within WCRESA. The WCPAC will, through its Chairperson, appoint representatives to serve on all committees, task forces, and academies deemed appropriate by the Executive Director of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, which develop policy statements, position papers, reports, or recommendations, or which review current practices related to the provision of special education in Wayne County. Such requests will be presented to WCPAC by the Chairperson. In the event that the committee, task force, etc., meets before the next PAC meeting, the Chairperson will appoint interim representatives. The WCPAC Chairperson or designee will be available to serve as a liaison to other committees in Wayne County. Appointment Process Appointment to the Wayne County Parent Advisory Committee (WCPAC) will be done in a manner consistent with 340.1838 (1) (2). Each constituent LEA/PSA within Wayne RESA shall nominate at least one parent of a student with a disability for membership on the WCPAC. Each nomination will be submitted to the Wayne RESA Board of Education for approval. Administrative and Fiscal Support The Wayne RESA Executive Director of Special Education and Early Intervention Services is responsible for providing necessary support and information to the WCPAC. The goal of this effort is to have an active and informed WCPAC that works cooperatively with administrative personnel in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of special education programs and services within Wayne County. This includes but is not limited to: • • • • • • • Assigning appropriate staff resources to help the WCPAC carry out its responsibilities. Providing for participation by representatives of other agencies as appropriate. Providing current information relative to special education. Informing the WCPAC of task forces, committees and academies, under the direction of Wayne RESA whose function is to advise and/or make recommendations on provisions of programs and/or services for students with disabilities. Informing the WCPAC of reports, policies, procedures, and publications distributed throughout Wayne County that will affect special education programs and services. Receiving all current and newly developed committee, task force, academy, policy statements, reports, and recommendations relating to the provision of special education in Wayne County. Such materials will be provided to all WCPAC members as they become available. On an annual basis, work collaboratively with the Executive Board of WCPAC to identify and coordinate an in-service program. Wayne RESA also maintains a commitment to provide fiscal resources to the WCPAC. Additionally Wayne RESA will provide the following resources in support of the WCPAC: 20 • • • • • • • H. Postage for notices and other committee communications Reimbursement for phone calls Reproductions of appropriate documents Informational materials Access to meeting rooms Clerical support services Reimbursement of reasonable costs to attend appropriate state conferences/meetings (must be approved in advance by the Executive Director of Special Education Additional Plan Content Qualifications of Paraprofessional Personnel All paraprofessionals employed in special education shall, at a minimum, be high school graduates, or equivalent, and also meet any specific requirements established by the employing LEA/PSA. Paraprofessional personnel must also meet any applicable state or federal requirements. Professional Personnel Assigned to Special Education To the extent necessary, Wayne RESA will collect information about professional personnel assigned to LEA/PSA special education programs and services sufficient to meet requirements established by the MDE. This includes credential information and assigned areas for special education personnel and/or purchased services that provide administrative support, instructional programs, and diagnostic or related service to students with disabilities. Confidentiality Assurance Statement Wayne RESA assures that any personally identifiable data, information, and record of students with disabilities are collected, used or maintained in compliance with R340.1761(3) and 34 C.F.R. 300.610 through 300.626. Expanded Age Range Programs Consistent with 340.1733(f), programs for students with moderate cognitive impairment (MoCI), severe cognitive impairment (SCI), severe multiple impairment (SXI) may be operated with an expanded age range due to the low incidence of these students. The age range will vary based upon enrollment. These programs comply with the staff-to-student ratios specified in 340.1739, 340.1738 and 340.1748, respectively. Separate Facilities Figure 4 identifies special education programs located in separate facilities. Surrogate Parents Wayne RESA and its constituent LEA’s/PSA’s comply with the requirements of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education – R 340.1725f and the Michigan Department of Education State Board Policy for the Appointment of Surrogate Parents for Special Education Services. Wayne RESA will help identify and maintain an adequate pool of surrogate parents by working closely with Lea’s, PSA’s the WCPAC and other community based organizations within Wayne County to recruit persons determined to be appropriate for this important role. This will enable Wayne RESA and its constituent LEA’s/PSA’s to access appropriately trained and qualified persons from a pool of available surrogate parents when such a need occurs. Wayne RESA will offer training for potential surrogate parents at least once each year or more frequently if needed. This annual training will also involve to the extent appropriate, constituent LEA’s/PSA’s, the WCPAC, and other relevant organizations. Training will be designed to support, and inform the surrogate parents in the pool. Wayne RESA will periodically review the policy with special education administrators and the WCPAC. As needed, the LEA/PSA administrator may contact Wayne RESA, who will request assistance from the WCPAC or other organization needed to secure an appropriate surrogate parent. 21