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SP15b – Special Education Fiscal Management This service is an option for districts which have their own, locally employed Special Education Director, but need additional assistance and expertise in the management of special education funding. Fiscal Management Includes: • • • • • • Equitable Participation Calculation & Compliance High Cost Student Management Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Planning & Submission Open Enrollment Costing Transfer of Service Costing Tuition Waiver Costing All items in SP15b are included in Special Education Leadership (SP15a). SP16 - Speech and Language Therapy The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluations, development, implementation and provision of speech and language services for identified students in the assigned districts. Speech and Language Therapy cost is calculated based on the percentage of time each therapist works in each district. How Can This Service Benefit Your District? Our Speech and Language Pathologists are qualified in an array of areas. We provide ongoing training and support. Please contact us for specific professional's expertise should your district have specific needs. SP17 - Virtual Secretary This position manages and maintains student files (electronic and on-site), creates and processes IEP team paperwork with the special education staff, the district School Psychologist and Special Education Director. Our virtual secretaries have the special education knowledge base that enables them to assist with the various reporting requirements determined by DPI. Virtual Secretary cost is calculated based on the percentage of time assigned to a district. How Can This Service Benefit Your District? Special Education records are governed by numerous policies with IDEA, HIPPA and FERPA. These records are subject to regular audit reviews and protect the district in the case of a Federal due process or IDEA complaint. This position requires a strong knowledge base in special education secretarial duties. 22