Manifestation Determination Review Checklist

In this task, gather all the relevant information about the disciplinary incident involving the student. This includes any incident reports, witness statements, or other documents. The goal is to have a complete understanding of what occurred and the context surrounding the incident. What challenges could arise when gathering this information? How can they be overcome? Are any specific resources or tools needed for this task?

Document the student's educational performance prior to the disciplinary incident. This will provide important context to understand any changes in behavior or performance. What specific information should be recorded? How can this information be obtained? Are there any challenges in accessing this information? How can they be overcome?

Provide detailed descriptions of the student's behavior during and leading up to the disciplinary incident. This will help in analyzing the impact of the behavior on the overall manifestation determination. What behaviors should be documented? How can these descriptions be obtained? Are there any challenges in documenting these behaviors? How can they be addressed?

Collect and review any evidence related to the student's alleged misconduct. This may include witness statements, video footage, or other documentation. The goal is to gather all relevant evidence to inform the manifestation determination process. How can evidence be collected? Are there any challenges in collecting evidence? How can they be overcome? What tools or resources are helpful in organizing and reviewing the evidence?

Schedule and organize a meeting with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to discuss the manifestation determination review. The IEP team typically includes parents, teachers, school administrators, and relevant support staff. The purpose of the meeting is to gather additional insights and perspectives on the student's behavior and disability. How can this meeting be organized? What information should be shared with the team prior to the meeting? Any challenges in scheduling the meeting? How can they be addressed?

Conduct the relationship test to determine if the student's behavior is directly and substantially related to their disability. This test helps in establishing a connection between the behavior and the impact of the disability. What is involved in the relationship test? How can it be performed accurately? Any challenges in conducting the test? How can they be addressed?

Document the result of the relationship test conducted earlier. This information will provide clarity on whether the behavior is directly related to the disability or not. The documented result will be important for making the manifestation determination. How should the result be documented? Are there any specific requirements for this documentation?

Analyze the collected information, evidence, and the result of the relationship test to determine if the student's behavior is a direct result of their disability. The determination will help in deciding the appropriate intervention and supports required to address the student's behavior. What factors should be considered in making this determination? Any challenges or complexities in this determination? Guidance on making a clear and accurate determination.

Assess the impact of the student's behavior on their educational performance and the learning environment. This assessment helps in identifying the extent to which the behavior interferes with the student's ability to learn and the overall school environment. What aspects should be assessed in the impact assessment? Any challenges in assessing the impact? How can they be addressed? Helpful resources or tools for conducting the assessment.

Document the result of the behavior impact assessment conducted earlier. This information will provide a clear understanding of the impact of the student's behavior on their educational performance and the learning environment. How should the result be documented? Any specific format or requirements?

Review the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) to determine if the school followed the provisions and accommodations outlined in the IEP. This review ensures that the student's rights and support needs were appropriately addressed. What elements of the IEP should be reviewed? Any challenges in reviewing the IEP? Strategies for reviewing the IEP accurately and comprehensively.

Document the result of the IEP adherence review conducted earlier. This information will provide clarity on whether the school followed the provisions and accommodations outlined in the student's IEP. How should the result be documented? Any specific format or requirements?

Review all the gathered information, assessment results, and determinations to finalize the manifestation determination review. This step involves synthesizing the findings and ensuring that all relevant factors have been considered. What aspects should be reviewed in the finalization process? Any challenges in this step? Strategies for ensuring accuracy and completeness in the determination process.

Distribute the finalized Manifestation Determination Review report to all the related parties, including parents/guardians, teachers, and relevant school professionals. This ensures that everyone involved is informed about the determination and its implications. Who should receive the report? How should it be distributed? Any specific requirements or considerations for distribution?