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The Educational Benefit Review Process

A Reflective Process Designed by the California Department of Education

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What is “Educational Benefit”?

Dialogue with your neighbor

What does this term mean to you?

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Essential Questions

Does the IEP meet procedural requirements?

Was the IEP reasonably planned to provide appropriate opportunities for the child to receive educational benefit?

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Why Procedural Compliance is Not Enough?

“You can be in compliance with all 755 required items and not be achieving results for students with disabilities.”

(Coulter, 2004)

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Focused Monitoring

“The primary focus of Federal and State monitoring activities…

improving educational results and functional outcomes for all children with disabilities”

IDEA 04 §IDEA 04 § 616 (a)(2) 616 (a)(2)

Educational Benefit Review Process

The Steps and Protocol p. 3

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The Components

Reviewing IEPs for a 3-year cycle; Analyzing the relationship among needs,

goals, and services; Comparing progress across annuals; Looking for patterns in the planning process;

and Determining if the IEP was reasonably

planned to result in educational benefit.

(Drouin, 2004)

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Steps for the Process

STEP 1 Record Information

STEP 2 Analyze Relationships

STEP 3 Compare to Prior Year

STEP 4 Discuss Overall Educational Benefit(Youtsey, 2006)

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STEP 1- Record Information

What information is included in the IEP?

Chart what is recorded in each IEP Present Level of Performance (including

student strengths) Needs/Concerns Goals & Objectives, Accommodations &

Modifications Services/Placement Progress made on annual goals (located on

goals & objectives pages

p. 4

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STEP 1- Record Information

Record all information exactly as it appears in the IEP

Short-hand or abbreviations can be used

Avoid paraphrasing or summarizing

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

California Department of Education

Domain

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

Strengths

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

Present Level

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

Concerns

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

Goals, Objectives, Accommodations,

& Modifications

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

Service & Placement

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

Progress

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

IEP Adjusted?

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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STEP 2- Analyze Relationships

Is there a clear relationship between the identified needs, goals, and services?

Analyze the relationship and alignment between the identified needs, goals, and services and how they result in progress for annual review in a three-year cycle

p. 5

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STEP 2- Analyze Relationships

Consider each IEP separately

Determine alignment among the components

Draw circles and arrows to designate alignment

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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STEP 3- Compare to Prior Year

Are subsequent goals & services/placement consistent with progress made?

Compare progress to determine if subsequent changes to goals and services were made based on the results of progress

From year 1 to year 2 year 2 to year 3

p. 6

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STEP 3- Compare to Prior Year

Compare for increase or decrease of complexity and progress for each component

Note changes with:

0 = No change

+ = Increased complexity of goals/objectives, time with non-disabled peers, or progress

- = Decreased complexity of goals/objectives, time with non-disabled peers, or lack of progress

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

+

Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 2.6 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 2.0 G.E

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

+

0Comp. is sig. below grade level

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

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Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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answer correctly

6/6 W questions

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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0

-

Learning center 3.75 hrs/wk

Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

0  Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

+  Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

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M

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No

California Department of Education

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Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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Present Level

Need /Con.

Goals & Obj./ Accom. & Mod.

Serv. /Place.

Pr. Adj

Academic/Cognitive Language Arts:Can decode on grade levelKTEA Read 3.4 G.E.Oral Reading Inventory 3.2 G.E

Comp. is sig. below grade level

 Improve comp of read material from 3.2 to 5.0

Given passage, state 2 details

Given passage, answer correctly 5/6 Wh questions

 Learn.center 3.75 hrs/wk

 S

M

S

No

California Department of Education

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0

0

0 0

0-o No change from prior year

+ Increased complexity, progress, or time with non-disabled peers

- Decreased complexity, progress or time with non-disabled peers

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STEP 4- Discuss Overall Educational Benefit

Are there any patterns to the program planned for the student?

Was the student's program reasonably planned to result in educational benefit?

Determine if there are any patterns Decide if the IEP was reasonably planned to

result in educational benefit

p. 7

Summary of Educational Benefit Review Process

Questions/Notes: Circle One

Was the necessary relevant information included in the student's IEP?

Y N

Was there a clear relationship between the identified needs, goals, and services?

Y N

Were subsequent goals and services/placement consistent with progress made?

Y N

What were the patterns to the program planned for the student?

Practices to Keep Practices to Change

Was the student's program reasonably planned to result in educational benefit?

Y N

(Youtsey, 2006)

p. 14

Use data to determine needs Be more specific w/ needs

The Next Step

Planning How to Use

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