Where the IEP of the student in need of special education has been accepted in whole or in part by that student's parent, the collaborative provides the mutually agreed upon services without delay. At the beginning of each school year, there is an IEP in effect for each enrolled student. Each teacher and provider described in the IEP is informed of his or her specific responsibilities related to the implementation of the IEP and the student’s specific accommodations, modifications, and supports that must be provided for the student under it. The collaborative does not delay implementation of the IEP due to lack of classroom space or personnel, provides as many of the services on the accepted IEP as possible and immediately informs the responsible school district and parents in writing of any delayed services, reasons for delay, actions that the collaborative is taking to address the lack of space or personnel and offers alternative methods to meet the goals on the accepted IEP. Upon agreement of the responsible school district and parents, the collaborative implements alternative methods immediately until the lack of space or personnel issues are resolved. State Requirements Federal Requirements 603 CMR 28.05(7)(b); 28.06(2)(d)(2) 34 CFR 300.323 SE 22 is related to State Performance Plan Indicator 3. Response Required: Rating: Implemented No CRITERION PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT NUMBER Legal Standard SE 29 Communications are in English and primary language of home Communications with parents are in clear and commonly understood words and are in both English and the primary language of the home if such primary language is other than English. Any interpreter used in fulfilling these requirements is fluent in the primary language of the home and familiar with special education procedures, programs, and services. If the parents or the student are unable to read in any language or are blind or deaf, communications required by these regulations are made orally in English with the use of a foreign language interpreter, in Braille, in sign
Where the IEP of the student in need of special education has been accepted in whole or in part by that student's parent, the collaborative provides the mutually agreed upon services without delay. At the beginning of each school year, there is an IEP in effect for each enrolled student. Each teacher and provider described in the IEP is informed of his or her specific responsibilities related to the implementation of the student’s IEP and the specific accommodations, modifications, and supports that must be provided for the student under it. The collaborative does not delay implementation of the IEP due to lack of classroom space or personnel, provides as many of the services on the accepted IEP as possible and immediately informs the responsible school district and parents in writing of any delayed services, reasons for delay, actions that the collaborative is taking to address the lack of space or personnel and offers alternative methods to meet the goals on the accepted IEP. Upon agreement of the responsible school district and parents, the collaborative implements alternative methods immediately until the lack of space or personnel issues are resolved. State Requirements Federal Requirements 603 CMR 28.05(7)(b); 28.06(2)(d)(2) 34 CFR 300.323 SE 22 is related to State Performance Plan Indicator 3. Rating: Implemented Response Required: No CRITERION NUMBER PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Legal Standard SE 29 Communications are in English and primary language of home Communications with parents are in clear and commonly understood words and are in both English and the primary language of the home if such primary language is other than English. Any interpreter used in fulfilling these requirements is fluent in the primary language of the home and familiar with special education procedures, programs, and services. If the parents or the student are unable to read in any language or are blind or deaf, communications required by these regulations are made orally in English with the use of a foreign language interpreter, in Braille, in sign
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