Special Education    The Public Education reform Amendment Act of 2007, effective June 12, 2007, (DC Law 17-9) creates a new agency, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) with authority over all state special education functions in the District of Columbia. In this regard OSSE will function in much the same way as a state department of education.   OSSE is working with the District of Columbia Public Schools and charter schools to put into practice immediate changes to address the needs of special education children. First and foremost all state education agency functions transfer to OSSE as of October 1, 2007. The immediate goal is to upgrade delivery of high-quality special education services including improvements to the adjudicative process and dispute resolutions in connection with development of an Individual Education Program and appropriate placements. OSSE is conducting a review of the special education programs located outside the District of Columbia, where District youth are sent.   The purpose of this page is to provide the public with access to information about special education related services, approved placements and direct on line connections to helpful documents. This website will be routinely updated with reports, guidelines and brochures to assist families, educators, administrators and other educational advocates. Select the links below for more information:   GENERAL INFORMATION:  Child Find Brochure Child Find Brochure* (Print Version) Child Find Brochure* (Readable Version) DC CAS Breakdown of Students with Disabilities by LEA and School – 2010* DSE LEA Data Calendar SY 2010-2011* Early Childhood Transition Guidelines* Educational Surrogate Parent Program Entry and Exit Guidance Related to Special Education Records* Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities: IDEA Part B Notice of Procedural Safeguards* Spanish Version - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities: IDEA Part B Notice of Procedural Safeguards* Families Have Rights: IDEA Part C Procedural Safeguards* Least Restrictive Environment Toolkit* Local Education Agency Quarterly Special Education Leadership Meetings OSEP Reports (US Dept. of Education)  Annual Performance Report 2005-2006* Annual Performance Report 2006-2007* Annual State Application FY10 Annual State Application – Part B* FY10 Annual State Application – Part C* FFY11 Annual State Application – Part B* FFY11 IDEA Part B Spending Plan* FFY11 Annual State Application – Part C* Department of Education Executed Memorandum of Agreement - Effective Date November 16, 2009* Memorandum of Agreement Progress Report #1 - January 11, 2010* Memorandum of Agreement Progress Report #2- April 1, 2010* Memorandum of Agreement Progress Report #3 - July 1, 2010* Memorandum of Agreement Progress Report #4 - October 1, 2010* FFY 2009 Annual Performance Report FFY 2009 Annual Performance Report – Part B*  FFY 2009 Annual Performance Report – Part C* FFY 2008 Annual Performance Report FFY 2008 Annual Performance Report – Part B* FFY 2008 Annual Performance Report – Part C* FFY 2007 Annual Performance Report – Part B Indicator 7 Early Childhood Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) Reporting Memo – Reporting Deadline* COSF Overview* COSF Form* Part B of the Annual State Application Checklist* Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) – June 1, 2011 State Determination Letter* Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) – June 1, 2010 State Determination Letter* Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) – June 1, 2009 State Determination Letter* Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) – June 1, 2011 State Determination Letter* Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) – June 1, 2010 State Determination Letter* Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - June 1, 2009 State Determination Letter* Public Reporting 2005-2006* Public Reporting on FFY07 LEA Performance on APR Indicators Report to the Public: DC CAS Alternate 2010 (SY 2009 – 2010)* Report to the Public: Part B FFY 2009 LEA Performance on APR Indicators*   Report to the Public: Part B FFY 2008 LEA Performance on APR Indicators Report to the Public: Part C FFY 2008* Revised State Performance Plan 2005-2012 - Part B* State Performance Plan - Part B Revised Indicator 1* State Performance Plan – Part B Revised Indicator 3* State Performance Plan – Part B Revised Indicator 4a* State Performance Plan – Part B Revised Indicator 7* State Performance Plan – Part B Revised Indicator 9* State Performance Plan – Part B Revised Indicator 10* Revised State Performance Plan 2005-2012 - Part C* State Performance Plan 2005-2010 - Part B Original Submission* State Performance Plan 2005-2010 - Part C Original Submission*   Special Conditions Reports Parent and Community Resources Resolution Meeting, Due Process Hearing, and Final Decision Procedure SEDS Training Manual* Significant Cognitive Disability Guidance – FINAL December 2010* Special Education Data System (SEDS) Information* Special Education Staff Directory* State Advisory Panel on Special Education BLACKMAN JONES INFORMATION: Blackman/Jones Consent Decree* Agreement on Blackman/Jones Compensatory Education* Agreement of the Parties* Agreement on Resolution Sessions (Draft)* Backlog Reduction Plan* Blackman/Jones Database Training Manual* Case Management Draft Scope of Work* Consent Decree Summary* Joint Notice of Filing* OSSE Contract for Consulting Services* DC EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DC EIP) Part C Early Intervention Services - DC Early Intervention Program (DC EIP) Ages and Stages Questionnaires-3: A Friendly Child-Monitoring Tool Child Find DC Early Intervention Program – Frequently Asked Questions* Families Have Rights: IDEA Part C Procedural Safeguards* Screening and Referral Information DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INFORMATION: Charter Regulations - DCMR Title 5, Chapter 30, Section 3019 DC Public Charter LEA Status* Guidance on Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities* Non-Regulatory Guidance to the Prohibitions on Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities* Policies and Procedures for Placement Review* Guidance to the Policies and Procedures for Placement Review, Revised 4.2010* DISPUTE RESOLUTION Mediation Mediation Process* Request for Mediation Form* State Complaints Due Process IDEA PART-B GRANTS FFY 2009 – IDEA Phase III Application* (Excel File) IDEA: Part-B, General Grant Information (06-29-09 Webinar)* IDEA: Part-B, Overview of ARRA (07-16-09 Webinar)* FFY 2010 – IDEA Phase I Application* FFY 2010 – IDEA Phase I Application Release Memo* FFY 2010 – IDEA Phase II Application (Fiscal)* (Excel File) FFY 2010 – IDEA Phase II Application (Programmatic)* FFY 2010 – IDEA Phase II Walkthrough (9-03-10 Webinar)* NONPUBLIC INFORMATION General Information Non Public Payment Unit Frequently Asked Questions* Petties Court Order* Petties Court Order Revised*  Policies and Procedures for Processing Invoices from Private Providers of Special Education Related Services* Certificate of Approval Nonpublic Schools OSSE Approved Nonpublic Schools List* New Provider Information Master Supplier Form* Non Public Payment Unit Provider Addresses* W-9* W-9 & Master Supplier Form Cover Sheet*   Rulemakings – Certificate of Approvals and Rate-Setting July 1, 2011 Final COA Rate Setting Regulations Final Rulemaking – Chapter 28, Subtitle A of Title 5, DC Code of Municipal Regulations (DCMR)* Maximum Evaluation Cost – Rates Chart* – July 1, 2011 March 2011 Proposed Rate-Setting & COA Regulations American Institute for Research – Review of Proposed Rate Structure* – March 17, 2011 Message to Parents* – Updated March 25, 2011  Summary of Rate Setting Proposal* – March 25, 2011 Proposed Tuition, Related Services & Evaluation Rates* – March 28, 2011 Proposed Nonpublic COA Regulations* – March 25, 2011 June 2010 Proposed Regulations Nonpublic Certificate of Approval Regulations- Final* – October 2010 Proposed Nonpublic COA Regulations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)* – June 2010 Update on Certificate of Approval and Rate Rulemaking Next Steps – August 18, 2010  Provider Invoicing Forms Annual School Cost Sheet* Billing & Invoice Tracking System for Special Education (BITSSE Web)  Change in Service Form* Monthly Billing Cover Sheet* Standard Detail Invoicing Form* Vendor Direct Deposit  ACH Registration* Provider Notices December 12, 2008 Provider Notice Letter* May 6, 2009 Official Notification to all Special Providers* Letter detailing new requirements effective June 5, 2009 regarding invoice submission and Medicaid documentation. POLICIES and REGULATIONS Policies and Regulations QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MONITORING Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Part B Local Education Agency Monitoring Monitoring Calendar Monitoring Calendar 2010 – 2011* Monitoring Manual Monitoring Compliance Manual – IDEA Part B* Monitoring Tool Monitoring Tool – Part B* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Part C Early Intervention Monitoring Monitoring Manual Monitoring Compliance Manual – IDEA Part C* Monitoring Tool Monitoring Tool – Part C* Nonpublic Monitoring Nonpublic Monitoring Supplement* Nonpublic Monitoring Tool* TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Training and Technical Assistance Unit For more information, please call the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436.   * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.