The Matrix Reloaded

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The Matrix Reloaded

• Matrix Update

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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

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General Information

• Any time an IEP meeting results in a change of
  services, a new matrix must be completed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Notes and Cautions

• Matrix must be based on information contained in
  IEPs, or EPs.
• Services MUST BE based on individual needs
  resulting from a students 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.

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Notes and Cautions

• Appropriate places for documentation on IEP
• Present Level of Performance
• Measurable Annual Goals
• Short-term Objectives
• Modifications/Accommodations
• Related Services

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Notes and Cautions

• Each service should be checked in only one
  domain. Do not check the same service in
  multiple domains.

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Levels

• Five levels
• Factors determining levels
• Frequency
• Intensity
• Qualifications

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Level 1

• The student requires no services or assistance
  beyond those normally available to all students.

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Level 2

• The student is receiving assistance on a periodic
  basis or receives minor adaptations, assistance,
  or services.
• Consultation
• At least monthly
• Adaptations

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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

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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

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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

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Special Considerations

• 3 for student identified as VI or DSI
• 1 for students with a score of 17 total points
  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

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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.

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Domains

• Examples of service
• Check marks
• Prerequisite for checking the service
• REQUIREMENT
• Arrow

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Domains

• Domain A Curriculum and Learning Environment
• Domain B Social/Emotional Behavior
• Domain C Independent Functioning
• Domain D Health Care
• Domain E - Communication

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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

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What Hasnt Changed

• Logistic for completing the Matrix of Services
  Form.
• The domains
• The levels
• The special considerations

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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

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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

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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

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Need help?

• Contact Nancy Woolcock
• 434-7322
• PX47322
• Email nwoolcock_at_palmbeach.k12.fl.us