[Debra Jennings]

I. Parent Centers outlined characteristics of complex cases. Here are their thoughts, what would you add or further detail:

– Parents seem hopeless/desperate convey a sense of loss;
– Parents are angry and emotional;
– Mental health issues of the parent and/or child
– Staff feel that the parent is being manipulative
– Parents lack trust and/or are fearful
– Families have experienced disaster and/or trauma
– Family has need across a number of systems
– There are language and/or cultural barriers
– Child’s behaviors have resulted in inappropriate disciplinary actions, use of seclusion or restraint, placements in alternate settings
– Students and families are being penalized for truancy
– Families/parents are undocumented
– Parents have medical needs and/or disabilities

[Debra Jennings]

Also, I should say that I have been a member of NJ’s Committee of Practitioners for 5-6 years. And, we have not always been consulted about changes to the state’s plan. When our state applied for an ESEA waiver, we were asked to give feedback on some general issues/topics, but the application submitted was not reviewed by the Committee prior to submission. This go round, “I’m On it!”

[Debra Jennings]

Here are the materials that we used during the training.

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[Debra Jennings]

The APR/SPP review process is moving along. Notice has been sent to states that the APR/SPP clarification period has begun. States can access the new Grads360 system to find out the questions/comments that they need to address and submit their responses/further documentation.

[Debra Jennings]

Has your state selected its SIMRs (state-indentified measureable results) for Part B? For Part C?

[Debra Jennings]

TA Directors can designate the individuals on their team who can be group administrators. It looks like you already have grp admin capabilities and can start groups.

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