2014SDCEISRequirementsInstructions-spptap.docVIP

Significant Disproportionality Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan Requirements and Instructions 2014 Service Period: July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016 California Department of Education Special Education Division Significant Disproportionality Coordinated Early Intervening Services Requirements and Instructions Purpose The California Department of Education (CDE) has identified certain districts as significantly disproportionate based on race or ethnicity with respect to the identification of children with disabilities; the identification of children in specific disability categories; the placement of children with disabilities in particular educational settings; or the incidence, duration, and type of disciplinary actions, including suspensions and expulsions. The purpose of this document is to describe requirements regarding Significant Disproportionality Coordinated Early Intervening Services (SD-CEIS). The SD-CEIS Requirements and Instructions are designed to provide federal requirements and budget forms for reporting use of Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) funds. Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Requirements Under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements, if a local educational agency (LEA) is identified as significantly disproportionate, the LEA must reserve 15 percent of its 611 and 619 IDEA grant funds to provide comprehensive CEIS to students in the LEA. These services are specifically reserved for students who do not currently receive special education services, but who need additional academic and behavioral supports to succeed in a general education environment. The U.S. Department of Education memorandum regarding CEIS under Part B of IDEA describes the federal requirements for use of CEIS funds by LEAs identified as significantly disproportionate by race or ethnicity. This memorandum is available as a Web document on the U.S. Department of Education Web page at /po