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Meeting Date:
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3/27/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Special Education and Student Services
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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14.24 Review and Potential Approval of the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Goal 1: All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Review and Potential Approval of the development and submission of Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program Grant through CDE. The purpose of the IEEEP Grant is to increase access to inclusive early learning and care (ELC) programs for children with disabilities, including children with severe disabilities; and to fund the cost to the California Department of Education (CDE) of conducting an evaluation of the IEEEP. Funding for the IEEEP is in accordance with Assembly Bill 1808 (Chapter 32, Statutes of 2018).
Should the District develop and be awarded it, the IEEEP Grant will expand inclusive MDUSD preschool programs to access larger numbers of typically developing peers.
Currently, MDUSD Preschools serve over 300 students who qualify for special education within classroom programs at Robert Shearer and Shadelands Preschools. Access to this grant will allow us to expand our classrooms to allow for greater access to schools within students’ local communities, provide access to neurotypical peers, and allow for inclusive opportunities for our students with disabilities.
The IEEEP grant will fund facilities renovation and modifications to campuses to provide greater access for students with disabilities, fund adaptive equipment, and fund professional development to train teachers, therapists, and special education assistants in supporting students within inclusive settings.
This grant would also help to strengthen relationships with community and state preschools to increase inclusion opportunities with these partners by providing special education programs and support within them. The IEEEP grant could provide $2,000,000 over three years.
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Funding:
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N/A
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Fiscal Impact
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N/A
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Recommendation:
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Move to approve the submission of the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program Grant.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Renee Rogers - Administrative Assistant
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Signed By:
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Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
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Signed By:
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Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the submission of the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program Grant.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Debra Mason | Yes | | Cherise Khaund | Yes | | Keisha Nzewi | Yes | | Erin McFerrin | Yes | |
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