HCPSS MPIA Request #2025-127

Requestor
Ashley S Vancleef
Organization/Agency
Law For Parents
Requested Information
Any and all documents whether stored electronically or in paper form regarding completing the review of independent assessment form including but not limited to guidance provided to school psychologists, IEP teams, central office staff, school staff, technical assistance bulletins, power points, presentations, memorandums, special education procedures, and special education handbook.
Date Received
Status
Complete
Responsive Documents
Responsive to this request, please find the following records attached/linked below:
• Team Consideration of Independent Document (COID). This is the current form used by HCPSS for consideration of documentation submitted to the IEP Team.
• Recommendation Charts (x2). Two sample spreadsheets staff can use to document recommendations.
• COID Slides. These slides from a professional learning session were used in spring 2024 when the above form was initially shared with staff. Please note, the documents noted on page 2 are currently used/incorporated into the Handbook included with this response.
• 2024-2025 SPED Handbook. This excerpt contains the portions of the HCPSS SPED Handbook that provide guidance on the use of the Consideration of Independent Document form. Please note, further review would be needed to determine releasability of all links and/or external records noted within the responsive content.

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