Hampden-Wilbraham 4755

Date

2/25/21

LEA

Hampden-Wilbraham

4755

Category

IEP Implementation

Consent

Compensatory Services

Issue

District removed student’s IEP without required notice or consent

Finding

District admits it failed to send “Confirmation to Decline Special Education Services” form to parents

Noncompliance: (1) Removal of IEP done without written consent of parent (2) Student has not received academic support services on IEP (3) District did not provide a remote learning plan as per DESE guidance

Noncompliance:

(4) District admits that due to COVID, teachers were unable to provide thorough review of instructional materials

Corrective Action

District sent email notice to team leaders and principals reminding about need for form to terminate special education services

District, with parent, must develop compensatory services plan with signed parental approval and submit to DESE  by 3/26/21.  If no plan is agreed to, DESE will develop plan.

(3) District must submit evidence of re-scheduled team meeting for student, including IEP notices and attendance sheet