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The Matrix Reloaded. Matrix Update. General Information. Matrix is required for all ESE students. Students who are Gifted and Speech only need only initial placement Matrix. 5 Cost Factors 251, 252, 253, 254, 255 5 Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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The Matrix Reloaded Matrix Update
General Information • Matrix is required for all ESE students. • Students who are Gifted and Speech only need only initial placement Matrix. • 5 Cost Factors • 251, 252, 253, 254, 255 • 5 Levels • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 • Parents do not have to be present for matrix completion
General Information • Any time an IEP meeting results in a change of services, a new matrix must be completed.
General Information • When an IEP meeting is held, services do not change, and the matrix is less than 3 years old a new matrix does not have to be completed. • Reviewers should date and initial matrix form in these cases.
Matrix Of Services Form • Use most recent form available • New 2004 form is now available on district website. • Only two changes: • Page one: Peers, and three years. • All Cost Factors and Levels remained the same.
Matrix of Services Form • Complete all the information on the form • District – 50 or Palm Beach • Date completed • Name • Student ID • Date of Birth • Grade • School • DO NOT FILL OUT MINUTES.
Matrix of Services Form • Check services that will be provided (based upon the IEP) and check the box indicating the highest level of service (domain rating) • Check appropriate Special Considerations • Omniform will add totals for you. • If not using Omniform be sure to add correctly.
Notes and Cautions • Matrix must be based on information contained in IEPs, or EPs. • Services MUST BE based on individual needs resulting from a student’s disability. • Do NOT check services offered to all students in a particular class or program unless it is based on individual need and is documented by the IEP or EP.
Notes and Cautions • Appropriate places for documentation on IEP • Present Level of Performance • Measurable Annual Goals • Short-term Objectives • Modifications/Accommodations • Related Services
Notes and Cautions • Each service should be checked in only one domain. Do not check the same service in multiple domains.
Levels • Five levels • Factors determining levels • Frequency • Intensity • Qualifications
Level 1 • The student requires no services or assistance beyond those normally available to all students.
Level 2 • The student is receiving assistance on a periodic basis or receives minor adaptations, assistance, or services. • Consultation • At least monthly • Adaptations
Level 3 • The student is receiving modifications to the learning environment that are more complex or services on a more frequent schedule • Weekly • Collaboration • Assistance with some learning activities
Level 4 • The student is receiving more extensive modifications to the learning environment or use of specialized approaches, assistance or equipment for the majority of learning activities. • Very specialized or different programs • Daily or very frequent services • Assistance needed for majority of activities
Level 5 • The student is receiving continuous and intense assistance, multiple services. Or substantial modifications for most learning activities. • Continuous, constant interventions/assistance • Intensive or individualized approaches • Services for most of the day • Multiple services
Special Considerations • +3 for student identified as VI or DSI • +1 for students with a score of 17 totalpoints and who are rated Level 5 in three of five domains. • +1 for students who have a score of 21 total points and who are rated Level 5 in four of the five domains
NOTE: DO NOT add additional point unless the rating of 5 is in place for three or four domains. Do not give additional point just because the total is 17 or 21. Must meet domain criteria.
Domains • Examples of service • Check marks • Prerequisite for checking the service • REQUIREMENT • Arrow
Domains • Domain A – Curriculum and Learning Environment • Domain B – Social/Emotional Behavior • Domain C – Independent Functioning • Domain D – Health Care • Domain E - Communication
Changes Since 1998 Handbook • Preface • Introduction • Front page of Matrix of Services Form • Minutes per Week with Nondisabled Peers • Matrix Reviews after Interim IEP Meeting • The matrix is less than three years old
What Hasn’t Changed • Logistic for completing the Matrix of Services Form. • The domains • The levels • The special considerations
Reminder: Major change • If services change as a result of an IEP team decision, a NEW matrix must be completed • Due to audit reasons you can not make changes on the matrix by crossing out, changing, initialing, and dating
Matrix on OmniForm • OmniForm - PBSD2000 • Automatically adds • If not adding correctly on Omni complete the following steps: • Close all forms, but leave Omni Form Filler open • Click on Tools in the menu bar • Click on Options in the drop down menu
Matrix on OmniForm • Click on Filling in the Options Dialogue Window • Make sure there is NO check mark next to “Enable Client Profile: • Click “OK”
Need help? • Contact Nancy Woolcock • 434-7322 • PX47322 • Email – nwoolcock@palmbeach.k12.fl.us