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Page: MCCSC Special Education Survey--The IEP Process
1. I understand the special education assessment/evaluation process.
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I...1.1% (1)5.4% (5)3.3% (3)56.5% (52)33.7% (31)4.1692

2. Special education assessments/evaluations are thorough and helpful in understanding students’ disability support needs.
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I...1.1% (1)2.2% (2)7.6% (7)59.8% (55)29.3% (27)4.1492

3. I understand my role in IEP case conferences
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I...0.0% (0)1.1% (1)6.5% (6)42.4% (39)50.0% (46)4.4192

4. My students’ IEP case conferences are scheduled at times when it is manageable for me to attend.
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I...3.3% (3)7.6% (7)12.0% (11)54.3% (50)22.8% (21)3.8692

5. Support is provided for me to attend case conferences (i.e. substitutes, etc.).
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I...2.2% (2)8.7% (8)16.3% (15)41.3% (38)31.5% (29)3.9192

6. I am well prepared for the case conference.
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I...0.0% (0)1.1% (1)8.7% (8)44.6% (41)45.7% (42)4.3592

7. I spend approximately how long preparing for the average case conference...
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< 30 minutes
9.8%9
30-60 minutes
20.7%19
60-90 minutes
37.0%34
90 minutes-2 hours
19.6%18
> 2 hours
13.0%12

8. Administrators and/or case conference coordinators are well prepared for case conferences.
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I...1.1% (1)5.4% (5)16.3% (15)55.4% (51)21.7% (20)3.9192

9. At case conferences, we have adequate information regarding students’ Present Level of Performance.
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I...0.0% (0)1.1% (1)14.1% (13)63.0% (58)21.7% (20)4.0592

10. In case conferences, the team has meaningful data regarding students' progress toward goals and objectives.
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I...0.0% (0)5.4% (5)14.1% (13)63.0% (58)17.4% (16)3.9292

11. The IEP team members consider a variety of education options, such as general education classes with support, special education classes, resource, etc.
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I...0.0% (0)3.3% (3)10.9% (10)47.8% (44)38.0% (35)4.2192

12. The student voice is heard in a case conference.
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I...2.2% (2)13.0% (12)29.3% (27)44.6% (41)10.9% (10)3.4992

13. My opinions and perspectives are considered by the IEP team.
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I...1.1% (1)1.1% (1)8.7% (8)46.7% (43)42.4% (39)4.2892

Page: MCCSC Special Education Survey--Transition Planning
1. I understand the goals and requirements of transition planning for students.
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I...0.0% (0)15.4% (8)17.3% (9)51.9% (27)15.4% (8)3.6752

2. I have received specific training on transition issues within the past five years.
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I...11.5% (6)34.6% (18)7.7% (4)30.8% (16)15.4% (8)3.0452

3. The students’ voice is heard and attended to during the development of the transition plan.
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I...0.0% (0)5.8% (3)34.6% (18)42.3% (22)17.3% (9)3.7152

4. The outcomes of transition plans are generally reasonable given students' strengths and challenges.
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I...1.9% (1)5.8% (3)28.8% (15)53.8% (28)9.6% (5)3.6352

5. I have information on agencies and services that can assist my students in the transition from school to adult life.
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I...1.9% (1)17.3% (9)23.1% (12)46.2% (24)11.5% (6)3.4852

6. The transition plan provides a clear array of school-based supports and services for students to successfully transition into adulthood.
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I...0.0% (0)7.7% (4)44.2% (23)38.5% (20)9.6% (5)3.5052

7. Students’ coursework is relevant to their transition goals and projected outcomes.
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I...0.0% (0)5.8% (3)36.5% (19)48.1% (25)9.6% (5)3.6252

8. If appropriate, students are engaged in meaningful job skill development activities in real-life settings.
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I...0.0% (0)5.8% (3)32.7% (17)34.6% (18)15.4% (8)11.5% (6)3.6752

Page: MCCSC Special Education Survey--Parent Involvement
1. I typically contact (phone, email, etc.) the parents/guardians of my students at least...
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> 2 times/week
17.8%16
1-2 times/week
14.4%13
Biweekly
14.4%13
Monthly
30.0%27
< 1 time/month
23.3%21

2. I regularly provide families with external resources to help support their children.
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I...1.1% (1)23.3% (21)15.6% (14)55.6% (50)4.4% (4)3.3990

3. Parents provide me with new ideas or directions for their children.
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I...4.4% (4)16.7% (15)22.2% (20)51.1% (46)5.6% (5)3.3790

4. Parents are valued contributors in this district.
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I...0.0% (0)5.6% (5)14.4% (13)56.7% (51)23.3% (21)3.9890

Page: MCCSC Special Education Survey--General Concerns
1. Teachers, administrators, and other school staff show sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities.
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I...0.0% (0)3.5% (3)12.8% (11)55.8% (48)27.9% (24)4.0886

2. Special education teachers understand the needs of students with disabilities and expect them to succeed.
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I...0.0% (0)2.3% (2)3.5% (3)52.3% (45)41.9% (36)4.3486

3. It is clear that all children are valued members of this school community.
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I...0.0% (0)8.1% (7)14.0% (12)40.7% (35)37.2% (32)4.0786

4. All children have full access to all school programs and activities.
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I...2.3% (2)8.1% (7)17.4% (15)39.5% (34)32.6% (28)3.9286

5. Students with disabilities have opportunities for developing and enhancing meaningful social relationships.
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I...1.2% (1)4.7% (4)14.0% (12)52.3% (45)27.9% (24)4.0186

6. Students are taught in regular education classes, with supports, to the maximum extent possible.
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I...1.2% (1)12.8% (11)14.0% (12)41.9% (36)30.2% (26)3.8786

7. I am trained to fully include students with learning disabilities in my classroom.
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I...1.2% (1)2.3% (2)7.0% (6)43.0% (37)46.5% (40)4.3186

8. I am trained to fully include students with ADHD in my classroom.
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I...1.2% (1)5.8% (5)8.1% (7)41.9% (36)43.0% (37)4.2086

9. I am trained to fully include students with autism spectrum disorders in my classroom.
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I...1.2% (1)7.0% (6)9.3% (8)46.5% (40)36.0% (31)4.0986

10. I am trained to fully include students with more significant disabilities in my classroom.
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I...1.2% (1)16.3% (14)19.8% (17)40.7% (35)22.1% (19)3.6686

11. I am trained to fully include students with speech/language/hearing disabilities in my classroom.
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I...1.2% (1)10.5% (9)5.8% (5)47.7% (41)34.9% (30)4.0586

12. I am trained to fully include students with other disabilities in my classroom.
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I...1.2% (1)4.7% (4)12.8% (11)45.3% (39)36.0% (31)4.1086

13. Teachers know and use research-based best practices for teaching and learning in their work with all students.
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I...0.0% (0)9.3% (8)23.3% (20)52.3% (45)15.1% (13)3.7386

14. Adaptations and modifications are a natural consideration of unit/lesson design.
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I...0.0% (0)10.5% (9)14.0% (12)50.0% (43)25.6% (22)3.9186

15. I have been trained in co-teaching/team-teaching practices.
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I...2.3% (2)12.8% (11)4.7% (4)36.0% (31)25.6% (22)18.6% (16)3.8686

16. My general education co-teacher has been trained in co-teaching/team-teaching practices.
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I...5.8% (5)14.0% (12)23.3% (20)18.6% (16)7.0% (6)31.4% (27)3.1086

17. District-level administration supports my work with students with disabilities.
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I...5.8% (5)5.8% (5)17.4% (15)58.1% (50)12.8% (11)3.6686

18. Building-level administration supports inclusion through policies, procedures and practices.
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I...0.0% (0)11.6% (10)10.5% (9)41.9% (36)36.0% (31)4.0286

19. Building-level administration supports my work with students with disabilities.
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I...0.0% (0)3.5% (3)15.1% (13)43.0% (37)38.4% (33)4.1686

20. Building-level administration supports professional learning communities and on-going, comprehensive professional development.
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I...0.0% (0)7.0% (6)15.1% (13)46.5% (40)31.4% (27)4.0286

21. Related services personnel (e.g. occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech/language pathologists) are good resources for me.
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I...1.2% (1)10.5% (9)20.9% (18)33.7% (29)31.4% (27)2.3% (2)3.8686

Page: MCCSC Special Education Survey--Open-Ended Response
1. In the space below, please provide further detail regarding your responses to any of the questions above. If there are other comments you would like to offer about the strengths, challenges, or overall performance of special education services in MCCSC, please feel free to do so. Remember that all responses are anonymous and confidential.
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