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=Forms, Templates, & Tools=


 * Local Contributing Factors: A Tool for SPP/APR Compliance Indicators B-9 & B-10** (2010)

The State Performance Plan (SPPs) required by IDEA 2004 includes two Indicators that address over- and under-representation of racial and ethnic groups in special education and related services. Indicator B-9 pertains to disproportionate representation in special education and related services that is the result of inappropriate identification. Indicator B-10 pertains to disproportionate representation in specific disability categories that is the result of inappropriate identification.

This tool has been developed to assist local programs/districts and schools in collecting valid and reliable data to determine (a) ways to make corrections in systems, infrastructure, service provision, and practices when noncompliance occurs with Indicators B-9 and B-10 and (b) ways to prevent future noncompliance with these Indicators.

1. When noncompliance with these indicators occurs (when disproportionality is determined to be the result of inappropriate policies, procedures, and practices), the noncompliance must be corrected consistent with the October 17, 2008 OSEP Memo 09-02. Before a State can conclude and report that any identified noncompliance has been corrected, it must first verify that the LEA identified with non-compliance has corrected each individual case of noncompliance, unless the child is no longer within the jurisdiction of the LEA; and

2. Is correctly implementing the specific regulatory requirements (i.e. has provided updated data that demonstrate 100% compliance). This must be based on the State’s review of updated data, such as data from subsequent on-site monitoring or data collected through a State data system.

It is recommended that local agencies use a team of parents, providers, administrators and other relevant stakeholders to collect and analyze data described in this tool, whose purpose is to provide ideas for the types of questions a local team would consider in examining the over- and/or under-representation of racial and ethnic groups in special education.

The Equity Planning Tool (EPT) is a research-based instrument designed to assist schools and districts assess their progress toward providing all children with access to quality instruction and opportunities to learn.
 * Equity Planning Tool**

What is the EPT? The EPT is comprised of two sets of indicators. The first deals with student outcomes that may vary by race and ethnicity, English language facility, family income, and disability. The second set of indicators describes possible differences in students’ opportunities to learn that could explain variations in student outcomes. For example, differences in student achievement may be related to differences in teacher experience among subgroups of students. In addition, the EPT provides schools and districts with suggestions and resources for analyzing data and developing strategic plans for enhancing learning opportunities and outcomes for all students.

[|Click here for a link to the EPT online.]



New Jersey Data Tool -


 * Cultural Diversity Checklist [[file:Cultural Diversity Checklist.docx]] **


 * Six Domains of Culturally Competent Service Delivery**


 * Areas of consideration to communicate effectively across cultures**