Boxford Public Schools 5338

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Date

4/26/21

LEA

Boxford Public Schools

5338

Issue

(1) Student could not access remote learning during COVID shutdown and also did not receive IEP services, including 1:1 aide throughout school day during 2020-2021 school year

Finding

1) Compliance: District implemented DESE guidance regarding remote learning and communicated with parents to support access

Noncompliance: District did not provide 1:1 aide service hours as indicated in IEP due to lack of staffing

Corrective Action

District already submitted a corrective action plan and acknowledged it did not consider if student required COVID compensatory services for spring of 2020 and also acknowledged it must consider compensatory services for 20-21 school year.

District must convene IEP Team to determine if student requires compensatory services for period of school shutdown due to COVID

District must also develop a compensatory service plan for lack of provision of services during 2020-2021 school year.If no plan can be agreed upon DESE will develop the plan.

IEP Implementation, Service: 1:1 Aide, Compensatory ServicesMassachusetts Advocates for ChildrenApril 26, 2021Boxford Public Schools