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Part B COVID-19 SpEd Recovery Services Considerations Chart
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Purpose
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This COVID-19 Special Education Recovery Services Considerations Chart is designed to be a tool for IEP teams to use when reviewing student data to determine the level of impact disruptions to in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic had on the student's progress toward meeting IEP goals, progress in the general education curriculum, and any loss of skill or learning. This considerations chart is not a black-and-white decision-maker, but rather a tool to help guide teams in determining whicih students may need special education or related recovery services, the types of recovery services that may be needed, and what other data may need to be collected or considered.
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Instructions
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1.) Each Case Manager should make a copy of this entire tool. It is also recommended that the Instructions and Considerations tabs be printed for reference.
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2.) Review the Considerations tab in full, including the suggested data sources. Please note, the suggested data sources are not an exhaustive list and any relevant data available to the team should be considered (i.e., outside evaluation reports, input from other agencies, etc.)
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3.) On the Caseload Review tab, add or delete columns in accordance with the number of students on your caseload. Type the name of each of your students in row 1
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4.) On the Considerations tab, use the suggested data sources to begin reviewing each student's data to determine the amount of consideration for recovery services that should be given based on the level of COVID-19 impact for each factor.
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5.) As you review each factor for each student on the Caseload Review tab, use the drop down to indicate the amount of consideration for recovery services (i.e., minimal, moderate, or high) based on the findings within the suggested data sources.
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6.) Use the notes section within each domain on the Caseload Review tab to capture any specifics regarding the level of consideration given to that item (i.e., IEP progress review - indicate the goal area the student did not make adequate progress);
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7.) Once you review each factor for each of your students, look at the overall COVID-19 impact as indicated by the amount of red, yellow, or green in the column. The more red for a student, the more significant the impact and the more likely it is the student requires recovery services. It is important that all factors are considered for each student so that any needed recovery services can be aligned to the student's comprehensive and specific needs.
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8.) When the entire caseload has been reviewed and initial determinations for recovery services needs have been made, the special education team, along with the principal and SSS, should meet to determine the what services will be offered, and when, how, where, and by whome those services will be provided. Once the building has a plan for the provision of recovery services, case managers should begin contacting families to invite them to meetings. See CMR for more specifics.
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Considerations
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Mostly Green (Minimal): Green indicates that there was little to no impact on the student in that particular factor. Students who have mostly green indicated across all COVID-19 impact factors will most likely have their needs met through the current services and supports outlined in their IEP. It is unlikely that recovery services will be needed.
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Mostly Yellow (Moderate): Yellow indicates that there was some impact or the impact remains unclear. Students who have mostly yellow indicated across all COVID-19 impact factors might need recovery services, however more data is likely needed to determine which services are needed and to what extent. IEP teams may want to wait to hold recovery services meetings for these students until later in the fall once additional data is collected.
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Mostly Red (High): Red indicates a clear and substantial impact due to disruptions to in-person learning from COVID-19. Students who are given a large number of high consideration ratings are likely in urgent need of recovery services. These students should have their recovery services meetings prioritized so plans can be developed as soon as possible.