Hampden-Wilbraham 5491

Date

7/2/21

LEA

Hampden-Wilbraham

5491

Issue

(1) District failed to conduct a timely transition assessment, specifically a requested vocational assessment

(2) District failed to implement IEP goal, community-based transition services and functional activities, by withholding opportunities afforded to other students

Finding

Noncompliance:

(1) District did not provide requested vocational assessment and far exceeded the timeline for evaluation completion;

(2) District did not provide opportunities for community-based transition services and functional activities per the objectives of IEP goal despite other students having opportunities to do so even during the pandemic

Corrective Action

District must provide DESE with a copy of the notice for a Vocational Assessment including name of provider, location, and date of scheduled team meeting

District must develop a compensatory services plan with parent and submit signed plan to DESE by 8/2/21.If no plan can be agreed upon, DESE will create the plan.