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