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Special Education Approvals

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By: Celeste Johnson & Lisa Farkas

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Special Education Approvals

Rules 340.1771 through 340.1774

Special education placements must meet the qualifications outlined in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE). If the candidate does not meet MARSE qualifications, the district must request approval through the Michigan Online Education Certification System (MOECS).

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Director of Special Education Approval Checklist

Supervisor of Special Education Approval Checklist

Transition Coordinator Approval

Teacher Consultant Approval

Social Worker Approval Checklist

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SPECIAL EDUCATION APPROVAL CATEGORIES

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Resource Program Teacher Approval Checklist

Special Education Teacher Approval Checklist

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Approval Checklis t

Early Childhood Special Education Permit Approval Checklist

Trained Out-of-State Checklist

SPECIAL EDUCATION APPROVAL CATEGORIES CONTINUED...

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Step 1

Create a Michigan Education Information (MEIS) Account

Step 2

Register for Access to

Special education approvals

Step 3

Go to the MOECS Website & Login

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Complete ALL Applicable Information

Special Education Personnel Approvals

Flowchart Overview

Complete

Your Approval Request will now go to the ISD.

NOTE: Proceed to the next slide for additional information.

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Step 1

Create a Michigan Education Information (MEIS) Account

(If you already have a MEIS account for Approvals created skip to step 3)

Special Education Personnel Approvals

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Create MEIS Account: Click Here

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Step 2

Register for Access to Special education approvals by filling out the form through MOECS & Send to MDE (Special Education Personnel Approvals).

Special Education Personnel Approvals

Step by Step

MOECS Website/Form: Click Here

NOTE: Form is located under “Schools and Agencies”. Click on “MOECS Access Form for ISD/ESA, Nonpublic School, PSA, or LEA Users”.

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Step 3

Go to the MOECS Website & Login.

Click Apply Process Approval, Enter PIC #, Select Category, & Enter Approval Type. Then, Click "Next".

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MOECS Website: Cli ck Here

Note: All required information (except Trained Out-of-State documents) should be emailed to specialeducationapprovals@resa.net

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Step 4

Complete ALL Applicable Information (Including; Approval Program Category, Teacher Preparation Institution and Effective Date), Review/Check Assurance Statements. Then, Click Validate, Type in District Name & Click Submit.

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NOTE: Be sure to type in district name just as it appears next to the electronic signature box.

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Step 5

Your Approval Request will now go to the ISD. An application reference number appears at the top of the screen.

Special Education Personnel Approvals

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NOTE: Please reach out to Celeste Johnson Email: johnsoc@resa.net Phone #: 734- 334-1604 or Lisa Farkas Email: farkasl@resa.net Phone: 734-334-1400 if you have any questions.

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Complete

Special Education Personnel Approvals

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Notes

The Local district will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to download the letter of approval.

If the local district decides to pay the fee through the MOECS system, they will log into MOECS, select “apply/process approval” from the left-hand menu. Select the candidate from the worklist table or search for the candidate, or search for candidate using the search parameters at the top of the page.

Popups may need to be enabled on your browser to see the payment window. Payments are due within 30 days, and payment may be made with a valid Visa, Master Card, or Discover Card.

Click, “Next”. In the payment window, fill out the billing and credit card information (without spaces) and click next. Review the information and click “pay now.” After paying the fee, a payment confirmation will appear with an option to print.

If the fee is not paid within 30 days of approval, a reminder email notification will be sent to the local school district.

Any additional questions, please email specialeducationapprovals@resa.net

Source:www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-6598_88188_40121-324619--,00.html

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Wayne RESA Personnel Inventory

Special Education Professional Staff Form

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Whether candidates meet the qualifications outlined in MAARSE or are approved through MOECS, the Wayne RESA Personnel Inventory Special Education Professional Staff Form must be completed within 10 days of assignment.

When do I need to fill out the professional staff form?

Any time full-time or part-time professional special education staff (excludes paraprofessionals):

Are hired by the district
Change positions within the district
Leave the district
Retire from the district

How do I submit the professional staff form?

The new updated form can be completed via Google Forms at https://forms.gle/7wXakRGZVsKK8q2L7 or

It is Wayne RESA’s responsibility to maintain personnel documentation related to the professional credentials of providers of special education programs and services employed by Wayne County school districts. It is the responsibility of the district to ensure proper credentialing.

Please submit a copy of the candidates credentials to specialeducationapprovals@resa.net.

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Special Education Approval Contacts

Celeste Johnson – Wayne RESA Special Education Consultant

johnsoc@resa.net

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References

“Policy, Criteria, and Procedures for Director of Special Education Approval.” Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education, 29 Aug. 2017.

“MDE - Special Education Personnel Approvals Process Video.” Youtube, uploaded by Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education, 10 Mar. 2014, www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-6598_88188_40121-324619--,00.html