Understanding Significant Disproportionality in Education
Learn about Significant Disproportionality (SIG.DIS) in education, as determined by the California Department of Education (CDE). Explore how the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is addressing overrepresentation of African American students in special education. Discover the Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Plan focusing on general education support for students not identified for special education.
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CEIS PLAN PARENT INPUT MTG DECEMBER 14, 2016
WHAT IS SIGNIFICANT DISPROPORTIONALITY (SIG DIS)? California Department of Education (CDE) determines SIG DIS based on an overrepresentation of a particular racial or ethnic group in one of four areas: Special education in general Special education within a specific disability category Disciplinary action More restrictive educational environments
BUSD IS CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED AS SIG DIS IN ONE AREA African American students identified as special education in the area of Emotional Disturbance (ED) In the past 3 years BUSD has decreased its ED designation: ED OHI 12/1/13 48 60 12/1/14 39 82 12/1/15 21 81 -18 -1 SLD 235 219 184 -35 SLI 56 50 51 +1 Total African American Students in Special Education: 12/1/13 = 454 12/1/14 = 450 12/1/15 = 405 -45
BUSD MUST SUBMIT A CEIS PLAN BUSD must submit a Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Plan to CDE by February 1 to identify a Programmatic Improvement Action Plan to respond to selected root causes and focus areas selected by the Local Education Area (LEA). Input for this CEIS Plan is solicited from various focus groups including: teachers, administrators, related service providers, district staff, parents/families and students.
CEIS PLAN FOCUS IS ON GENERAL EDUCATION, NOT SPECIAL EDUCATION CEIS Plan services are specifically reserved for students who are currently not identified as needing special education but who may need additional academic and behavioral supports to succeed in a general education environment. The focus for today s meeting is to solicit input and feedback regarding the District s programmatic services and supports for students who are not identified as requiring special education.
FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION Dr. Mildred Browne will lead the facilitated focus group discussion for this parent input session. Please feel free to send any additional feedback or input to Lisa Graham after this session at: Lisagraham@berkeley.net Office hours: 1stTuesdays of the month (8-10 am) at Westside Caf (corner of 9th& Parker) 3rdTuesdays of the month (8-10 am) or other times by appointment please contact Janet Lopez at 510.644.8913
