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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL
HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MONTROSE VALLEY
SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1J
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding for
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program between the County of Weld,State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of
Human Services, Family Educational Network of Weld County, and the Montrose Valley School
District RE-1J, commencing April 15, 2007, and ending April 14, 2008, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said memorandum, and
WHEREAS,after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family
Educational Network of Weld County,and the Montrose Valley School District RE-1J be,and hereby
is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said memorandum.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 26th day of March, A.D., 2007.
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COLORADO SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding between Montrose
County School District RE-1J and
FENWCMigrant/Seasonal Head Start Program
Presented for approval before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is a
Memorandum of Understanding between Montrose County Schools hereinafter referred to as
LEA and the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program hereinafter referred to as "FENWC."
The intent of this Memorandum of Understanding is to:
1. Ensure that migrant children eligible for special education services receive free an
appropriate public education, as required by law, in the least restrictive environment.
2. Ensure that each Agency cooperatively maintains communication and shares leadership
responsibilities at the local level to ensure that available resources are utilized in the
most effective manner.
3. Ensure the cooperative arrangements between the LEA and FENWC are developed,
implemented, and persevered.
Responsibility of the LEA is to:
1. Provide special education services to special needs children participating in the
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program according to the child's IEP/IFSP.
2. Provide comprehensive evaluations of children with suspected disabilities by appropriate
personnel using appropriate instruments, and provide comprehensive evaluations on
children who may require special evaluations.
3. Coordinate the development of the lEP/IFSP for children with disabilities based on
evaluation information.
If you have any questions please contact Janet Flaugher, Director, @ 353-3800, ext. 3340.
2007-0811
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
MONTROSE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1J
AND
FENWC MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAM (2007)
This Agreement is between Montrose Valley School District RE-1J (hereinafter referred to as
LEA) and the Family Educational Network of Weld County Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
(hereinafter referred to as FENWC), for the period from April 15, 2007 to April 14, 2008.
I. PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish collaboration and working procedures between the
LEA and FENWC in the provision of services to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start children
eligible for special education services for 2007-2008 in compliance with IDEA (IDEIA 2004)
(34 C.R.F. Part 300), Colorado Rules for the Administration of the Exceptional Children's
Education Act, and the Head Start Program Performance Standards on Services for Children with
Disabilities and/or developmental delays (45 C.F.R. 1308).
The intent of the Agreement is to:
1. Define which services will be provided by each Agency.
2. Ensure that migrant children eligible for special education services receive free and
appropriate public education, as required by law, in the least restrictive environment.
3. Ensure that each Agency cooperatively maintains communication and shares leadership
responsibilities at the local level to ensure that available resources are utilized in the most
effective manner.
4. Ensure that cooperative arrangements between the LEA and FENWC are developed,
implemented, and persevered.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF FENWC
1. Recruit, enroll, and serve eligible FENWC children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. No
less than 10 percent of the total number of enrollment opportunities in the FENWC
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program shall be available for children with disabilities
and/or developmental delays who are eligible to participate.
2. Screen all children within two weeks of enrollment for potential health problems and /or
developmental delays. FENWC will invite LEA staff to participate in screenings.
FENWC will participate in Child Find Activities of IDEA (IDEIA 2004) including but
not limited to, participation in staffing, IFSP/IEP development, annual reviews and
transition planning.
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3. Refer children to LEA or other community resources to obtain appropriate determination
of eligibility for children with disabilities or significant developmental delays.
4. Coordinate the development of the IFSP/IEP for children identified with a disability
and/or significant developmental delay based on evaluation information. The IFSP/IEP
interdisciplinary team that includes FENWC interdisciplinary staff, LEA interdisciplinary
staff and the parents/guardians of the child will complete IFSP/IEP development.
IFSP/IEP meetings will be held at a location and time convenient for all the
interdisciplinary team members. Copies of the IEP will be made available to LEA,
FENWC and the parents in English and the preferred language of the family.
5. Based on the IFSP/IEP interdisciplinary team determination, children will be placed in
the least restrictive environment.
6. Seek out additional resources in the community for children with disabilities and/or
developmental delays as needed.
7. Work collaboratively with LEA to develop cooperative staff training opportunities to
increase knowledge and ability to provide quality services to children with disabilities
and/or developmental delays.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEA
1. Locate, identify and evaluate children with suspected disabilities and/or developmental
delays within their jurisdiction that may be eligible for early intervention/special
education and related services, including highly mobile children, private school children
and homeless children.
2. Refer identified Migrant and Seasonal Head Start eligible children to FENWC for
possible services.
3. Provide comprehensive evaluations of children with suspected disabilities and/or
developmental delays by appropriate personnel using appropriate instruments, and
provide comprehensive evaluations on children who may be eligible for special services.
4. Coordinate the development of the IFSP/IEP for children identified with a disability
and/or developmental delay based on evaluation information. The IFSP/IEP
interdisciplinary team that includes FENWC interdisciplinary staff, LEA interdisciplinary
staff and the parents/guardians of the child will complete IFSP/IEP development.
IFSP/IEP meetings will be held at a location and time convenient for all the
interdisciplinary team members. Copies of the IEP will be made available to LEA,
FENWC and the parents in English and the preferred language of the family.
5. Provide special education services to identified FENWC children and families according
to the IFSP/IEP as determined by the IFSP/IEP interdisciplinary team.
6. Place pre-school children with disabilities and/or developmental delays based upon the
IEP process and FENWC eligibility criteria.
7. Maintain documentation for in-kind purposes.
8. Work collaboratively with FENWC to implement specially designed instruction based
upon the IFSP/IEP goals and objectives to meet the unique needs of a child with a
disability and or developmental delay (content, methodology and/or delivery of
instruction).
IV. SPECIFIC PROGRAM SERVICE DELIVERY
1. LEA is not required to provide Special Education and related services when regular
school is not in session. FENWC will continue to utilize qualified contractual providers
to fill gaps in service to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start children and families based on
IFSP/IEP process and outcomes.
2. Documentation for in-kind purposes will be recorded.
3. FENWC routinely seeks out related services in the community for children with
disabilities and/or developmental delays.
V. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
1. LEA and FENWC are required to provide on-going training for staff to increase their
knowledge and ability to provide quality services to children with disabilities and/or
developmental delays.
2. LEA and FENWC may coordinate efforts by:
a. Developing a system for staff needs assessment in the area of training.
b. Coordinating training calendars.
c. Training staff regarding the regulations and program philosophy of each agency.
d. Inviting staff from each agency to share training activities.
VI. COUNTING AND REPORTING
1. LEA and FENWC have systems for counting and reporting children with disabilities
and/or developmental delays.
a. Training staff regarding specific procedures and regulation for each agency.
b. Developing a system so the time lines and persons responsible for reporting are
clear.
VII. TRANSITION PLANNING
In and effort to provide for a smooth transition from the preschool setting to a public school
setting the following will occur:
1. Prior to the child entering the public school setting, the pre-school staff and the child's
elementary teacher will meet to share strategies. Transition plans will be developed
jointly at an IEP meeting or Annual Review, and occur prior to the students' exit from
FENWC to the K-12 school setting.
2. Information to parents regarding the differences in service delivery will be provided
jointly during the Transition Staffing of the child from FENWC to the public school K-12
setting.
3. Placement alternative for students will be generated by the needs of the students as
indicated on their currant IEP and as presented and discussed jointly at the Transition
Meeting, with neither FENWC nor school personnel predisposing parents to choices that
have not been jointly discussed as possible alternatives.
VIII. NOTICES
Any notice required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, to LEA at:
Montrose Valley School District Exceptional Student Services
Attention: Dr. Lynn Gentry
526 North 6th
Montrose, CO 81401
And to FENWC at:
Weld County Division of Human Services
Family Educational Network of Weld County
1555 N. 17th Ave.
PO Box 1805
Greeley, CO 80632
ATTN: Sharon K. Benson
IX. CONFIDENTIALITY
1. Consent for Release of Information Forms that will assist FENWC and LEA in providing
optimal services will be generated and signed as each child is identified in accordance with
the Family Education Privacy Rights Act and the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act.
X. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
I. All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
XI. ASSIGNMENTS
I. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, theirs, and legal
representatives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this
Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF MONTROSE VALLEY SCHOOL
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