Get Il Isbe 34-82 2019

Filling out the IL ISBE 34-82 form online is essential for local education agencies needing to submit justifications for exceeding the one percent cap on alternate assessment participation. This guide will walk you through the steps to complete the form efficiently and accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the IL ISBE 34-82 form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by entering the name of the local education agency (LEA) in the designated field.
3. Input the telephone number of the LEA where indicated.
4. Provide the complete address of the LEA, including street, city, state, and ZIP code.
5. Add the email address of the LEA in the specified section.
6. Specify the total number of students enrolled in grades 3 through 11 as of October 1st for the 2018-2019 school year.
7. Indicate the number of students enrolled in the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment (DLM-AA) for the same school year, ensuring to include those in outplaced situations.
8. Calculate the one percent threshold by dividing the total number of students participating in the DLM-AA by the total number assessed in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), DLM, and SAT across grades 3-8 and 11. Multiply this quotient by 100 to get the participation rate percentage.
9. Evaluate and compare the LEA's DLM-AA participation rates between the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, noting any increases or decreases, and provide a justification for any increase.
10. Review and input the enrollment data for each student by primary disability category, marking the appropriate checkboxes for disabilities represented.
11. Similarly, evaluate enrollment data by demographic category, checking the appropriate boxes for each demographic group.
12. Answer whether the LEA expects participation to exceed the one percent exception for the 2019-2020 school year and explain any particular disability category or demographic trend.
13. Describe how the LEA ensures that Individualized Education Program teams adhere to the criteria for DLM-AA eligibility.
14. Elaborate on how the LEA includes parents or guardians in the decision-making process regarding DLM-AA eligibility.
15. Discuss the training provided to special education teachers for administering the DLM-AA.
16. If applicable, describe any special circumstances or programs within the LEA that may contribute to higher enrollment rates for students identified with significant cognitive disabilities.
17. Conclude with additional justifications, if any, that may explain higher eligibility numbers for the DLM-AA.
18. After filling out all fields, save the document to your hard drive for future updates or click the print button to obtain a hard copy.

Complete your IL ISBE 34-82 form online today to ensure timely submission and compliance.