HCPSS MPIA Request #2026-068

Requestor
Germarie Sanchez-Pomales
Requested Information
Please provide all records (any and all documents whether paper or electronic form) from January 1, 2015 to the present that:

Define or describe “Close Adult Supervision” (CAS) in HCPSS.

Explain how CAS is assessed, documented, or distinguished from a dedicated 1:1 aide/paraprofessional/support in IEPs.
Define or explain student to staff ratio in CAS.

Provide policies, procedures, rubrics, worksheets, guidance, training materials, job descriptions, forms or instructions to complete forms/documents relating to CAS and 1:1 supports.

Include any communications, memoranda, or guidance between HCPSS and the Maryland State Department of Education concerning CAS or 1:1 aides.

Include any communications, memoranda, or guidance between HCPSS and the US Department of Education concerning CAS or 1:1 aides.
Include any communications, memoranda, or guidance between HCPSS and the Board of Education concerning CAS or 1:1 aides.

Include any communications, memoranda, or guidance between HCPSS Special Education Staff and Howard County School Staff concerning CAS or 1:1 aides.

Include templates or instructions used by any member of the IEP team when documenting CAS versus 1:1 services.
Date Received
Status
Submitted

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