who are in Department care or custody are offered every opportunity to access the services they need and require (See Policy #86-012, Transitional Planning for Young Adults with Disabilities) VII. PROCEDURES: CHILDREN LEAVING DEPARTMENT CARE OR CUSTODY Provide Copies of Child’s Department Educational Records. Prior to case closing, the Department arranges for each child who leaves Department care or custody to be provided with copies of her/his educational records maintained by the Department, including: a list of the schools/educational programs (with names, addresses and contact information) the child attended while in Department care or custody; all transcripts documenting attainment of credits; the child’s grade level/program type upon leaving; and copies of any evaluations, standardized test results, (e.g., MCAS), IEPs and school district correspondence. (See Policy #2013-01, Permanency Planning Policy, Policy #86-007, Case Closing Policy, and Policy #84-012, Policy for Closing Court-Involved Cases) APPENDICES: A. DCF Children Placed in Transitional Program: Access to Educational Services B. Guidance on Appointment of Special Education Surrogate Parents C. Special Education Team Evaluation Flow D. ESE Guidelines for LEA Identification E. Educational Planning Resources for Department Staff
who are in Department care or custody are offered every opportunity to access the services they need and require (See Policy #86-012, Transitional Planning for Young Adults with Disabilities) VII. PROCEDURES: CHILDREN LEAVING DEPARTMENT CARE OR CUSTODY Provide Copies of Child’s Department Educational Records. Prior to case closing, the Department arranges for each child who leaves Department care or custody to be provided with copies of her/his educational records maintained by the Department, including: a list of the schools/educational programs (with names, addresses and contact information) the child attended while in Department care or custody; all transcripts documenting attainment of credits; the child’s grade level/program type upon leaving; and copies of any evaluations, standardized test results, (e.g., MCAS), IEPs and school district correspondence. (See Policy #2013-01, Permanency Planning Policy, Policy #86-007, Case Closing Policy, and Policy #84-012, Policy for Closing Court-Involved Cases) APPENDICES: A. DCF Children Placed in Transitional Program: Access to Educational Services B. Guidance on Appointment of Special Education Surrogate Parents C. Special Education Team Evaluation Flow D. ESE Guidelines for LEA Identification E. Educational Planning Resources for Department Staff
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