•+ November+7,+2012

__**Topics of discussion:**__


 * Introductions, Agenda Review**


 * Members in attendance: Larianne Polk, Darus Mettler, Ruth Miller, Annette Wragge, Carol McLean, Greg Gaden, Laura Barrett Jenise Straight, Jane Moody, Brenda McNiff, John Street, Marge Dredla, Ellen Stokebrand, Kris Elmshaeuser, Stuart Clark, Dennis Radford, Nancy Meyer**


 * URL for ESPD list serve sped@lists.k12.ne.us
 * http://todaysmeet.com/NELawConf2012

> **Special Education Generalist** (initial teaching certificate) PK-6 or 7 - 12 -- PK-12 > **Special Education Specialization** Graduate 15 - 18 credits (AT specialist, behavioral specialist, transition specialist, adaptive PE specialist, DD specialist, Inclusion and collaboration specialist, Vision and O&M specialist, hearing impairment specialist) leadership, audiology, other existing graduate programs (ED, SLD, etc.)
 * Conversation with ASD**
 * **Carol McLean -** Special Education Directors and Higher Ed - discussion on certification
 * Master's degree -** deaf-hard of hearing, vision, Speech-Language pathology, school, psychology, special education

Other bachelor's degree - Autism focus - other specializations would cover Autism (AT, DD, inclusion and collaboration, transition) - parents say they are in support of the option of pursuing the certification - NDE would not require that teachers would have to have specialist degree to work with students with autism CEC - acknowledges the uniqueness of Autism disability, Recognition across the state for the need for college courses to emphasize autism Several states have graduate credit from 6 to 15 credits in addition to specialist degree (FL and OH)
 * **Annette Wragge to discuss certification**
 * What's happening around the country -**

Discussion • Special Education Specialist and speech-language work toward a degree with autism focus - • 6 credit all ASD content • 15 to 18 credit stand alone program • Is higher education interested? • Endorsement or Training? • What is the state of the autism degree in the states that have been in place for a number of years? • STEPS - 8 day training • Kansas, Missouri, and Ohio masters in autism

Contact Carol McLean with suggestions


 * Topics**
 * Google Accounts - google accounts
 * Wiki Updates - Agenda will include minutes.
 * Calendar of activities ESPD meeting - January 16th - LIncoln 1:00 - 4:00 (ESPD) - ESPD - June 3,4,5 IEP Facilitation in Lincoln (ESU #3) - ESPD - June 6 ESPD planning in Lincoln (ESU #3)
 * Budget/activities $45,000 total budget - IEP Facilitation $12,500 -RtI $10,000 - ESUPDO $10,000
 * GOLD and 4 checkpoints- - Ruth will write out 5 questions for review
 * Final Financial Q/A

• Groups reviewed the Constitution/By-Lays - changes made on google document - Members approved changes made to Constitution - suggestions will be taken to ESU CC - Matt Blomstedt - Table section VII (Liaison Committee member) - discussion will take place at the Exec Board
 * Constitution/By-Laws**


 * Topics remaining**
 * ILCD Conference Call summary
 * Oct. Conference Call discussion
 * Greg Perry workshop... update?
 * HHS Webinar
 * Transition information
 * **Salaries/Benes/Contracts/Negotiations** - Spreadsheet will be sent out for members - Array study discussion - Greg Gaden
 * Federal Grant Time and Effort, etc.
 * ISD
 * Any ideas?
 * Teaming Activities
 * Public Relations Information

__**ESPD Budget**__
 * Attachments:**

__**October Conference Call**__

__**Federal Funding**__

Greetings from the NDE Federal Programs Office. Any appeals regarding AYP (based on 2011-12 data) must be received by November 8 th. NDE has been rerunning AYP calculations periodically since the preview window opened in on October 9. It is crucial that districts check their data for accuracy as changes will not be allowed after November 8 th. See previous NDE bulletins or directions on the “State of the Schools Report Card – Preview Site 2011-2012,” on the “Preview Window” tab for submitting appeals. NDE is in the process of updating the NDE Grants Management Guidance and wanted to make you aware of some clarifications regarding allowable Title I expenses that will be included the revised guidance. Please share this information with staff in your district needing this information. Information that will be included in the NDE Grants Management Guidance is attached to this email and is also posted on the NDE Title I web page ( [] ). The document is available beneath the header, “Title I Latest News and Information.” We also want you to know that USDE has provided information that states can implement a substitute system for districts to report Time and Effort. NDE is working on details, but **will not implement any changes until the 2013-14 school year**. Districts should continue using Time and Effort logs or semi-annual certification as in the past. The following information can be found on the NCLB Monitoring Guide Checklist. All personnel paid from one or more than one federal fund must maintain a time and effort log. (a). Monthly verifications required if paid from multiple cost objectives. An employee is considered to work on multiple cost objectives, if they work on: ü More than one federal award; ü A federal award and a non-federal award; ü An indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; ü Two or more indirect cost activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or ü An unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity Must be an after-the-fact record that reflects the actual activity of the employee. Must account for the total activity for which the employee is compensated. Must be prepared monthly and signed by employee and building principal, HR representative or superintendent. (b). If an employee works solely on a single federal award or cost objective, the activity must be supported with semi-annual certification. Certification must be signed by employee and building principal, HR representative. or superintendent. Cost Allocation Guide for State and Local Governments (September 2009) pages 31 & 32 Cordially , Diane Stuehmer
 * Audit AYP Window Closes November 8, 2012**
 * Allowable Title I Expenditures**
 * Time and Effort Reporting**

Here is a list of your federal grants for the SPED department: 01-71-411-270 NDE/ESU Collaborative Grant 01-71-411-272 Autism Spectrum Disorder Regions 01-71-411-273 B-3/3-5 Teaching Pyramid 01-71-411-275 OHP Professional Development 01-71-411-276 Early Learning Connection Professional Development Systems 01-71-411-277 NEAT/ATP Education – Part B 01-71-411-278 NEAT/ATP Education – Part C 01-71-411-279 NEAT/ATP Education – VR 01-71-411-281 NE Early Dev. Network Regional System Support/Change Grant 01-71-411-283 SCIP Grant – Part B 01-71-411-284 SCIP Grant - Part C 01-71-411-285 Metro Regional Transition Grant 01-71-411-288 NE Deaf/Blind Project for Youth You can identify federal funds from the GAN. The CFDA# or Catalog of Federal and Domestic Assistance number is assigned to all federal funds. 135230650913523065091352306509135230650913523065091352306509user:lpolk


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