Syracuse City School District s3

Syracuse City School District 725 Harrison Street Syracuse, NY 13210

Prior Written Notice Proposed Continuation for Special Education

DATE Mr. DAD SSSS 1234 Butternut Street Syracuse, NY 13209 RE: SSSS Dear Mr. DAD SSSS: DOB: 07/27/1998 ID#: 1234567

The purpose of this notice is to inform you, in writing, of the school district’s recommendation(s) regarding the identification, evaluation, educational placement and/or provision of special education services to your child.

SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE: The Committee on Special Education recently reviewed your child’s current special education services.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION PROPOSED OR REFUSED: The Committee on Special Education has recommended that SSSS continue to receive special education services. It is recommended that a positive incentive plan be developed and implemented to address SSSS’s behaviors.

EXPLANATION OF WHY THE ACTION IS PROPOSED OR REFUSED: After careful consideration and review of all evaluative materials and school reports, the Committee has recommended that SSSS continue to be classified as a student with a disability and receive special education services as indicated on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The Committee determined that SSSSS’s behavior was not a manifestation of his educational disability.

DESCRIPTION OF EACH EVALUATION PROCEDURE, ASSESSMENT, RECORD, OR REPORT USED IN THE DECISION TO PROPOSE OR REFUSE THE ACTION: The Committee considered the reports and evaluations listed under the Evaluations/Reports section of the IEP.

DESCRIPTION OF ANY OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND THE REASONS WHY THOSE OPTIONS WERE REJECTED: The Committee considered programs and/or services that are less restrictive (more time within the general education setting) but rejected those due to the SSSS’s current functioning levels and skills.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER FACTORS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE PROPOSED OR REFUSED ACTION: There were no other factors relevant at this time.

YOU HAVE PROTECTION UNDER THE PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION . Previously you have received a Procedural Safeguards Notice that explains your rights regarding the special education process. Please refer to Lisa Marie Carter, CSE Chairperson at 435-4233 or email: [email protected] or go to the following link on the school district website http://www.syracusecityschools.com/docs/dept_sped- procedural-safeguard-notice-english.pdf if an additional copy is needed.

SOURCES YOU MAY CONTACT TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN UNDERSTANDING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS : Lisa Marie Carter, CSE Chairperson at 435-4233 or email: [email protected] Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center, 443-4336 or www.supac.org Syracuse City School District Parent Partnership Network, 435-4845

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE SUBJECT OF THE NOTICE: Page 2

There is no additional information related to the subject of this notice.

You have the right to address the Committee, either in person or in writing, on the appropriateness of the Committee’s recommendations. If you have any questions or would like to request a meeting to further discuss information contained in this notice, please contact Lisa-Marie Carter at (315) 435-4202.

Sincerely, Lisa-Marie Carter Lisa-Marie Carter Assistant Director of Special Education

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