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On Saturday, May 4th, 2024, an update will be posted to all Wisconsin SpEd Forms sites. The update will include the changes listed below:

 

Other forms and logs

1. Augmentative communication consent has been moved to Blank Forms in PDF Format.

(Requested by: Cara Samuelson, Mankato Area Public Schools #59974)

 

Reports

1. Zip code has been added to the Authorization for Release of Information form found under Blank Forms in PDF Format.

(Requested by: Julia Salzman, Rochester Public Schools #59607)

 

System

1. A new feature has been added for super administrators to set default preferences when adding new educators with the SpEd Teacher role.

(Requested by: Emma Christenson, Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative #59592)

 

Announcements

 We understand the hectic nature of the beginning of a new school year. With appreciation for our educators, we have decided not to have any program updates for the month of September. We wish you the best of luck as you gear up for another year of learning!

                                                                                                                                    

On Saturday, May 4th, 2024, an update will be posted to all Wisconsin SpEd Forms sites. This update includes the following fixes:

System

1. Corrected the P-5 form to ensure it prints correctly.

(Requested by: Lauren Miller, Superior School District #59715)

2. Updated the WI database to allow the I-7 page to load and “+add” fields as expected.

(Requested by: Lauren Miller, Superior School District #59764)

3. The I-5 will be printed and finalized as expected.

(Requested by: Lauren Miller, Superior School District #59777)

On Saturday, April 6th, 2024, an update will be posted to all Minnesota SpEd Forms sites. The update will include the changes listed below:

IEP

1. A dropdown option was added under the MTAS “Document IEP team decision” area. 

(Requested by: Jennifer Miller, West Saint Paul Mendota Heights Eagan Area Schools #59406)

ER

1. The following tests have been updated in the SpEd Forms test bank: Comprehensive Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary Test – 3rd Edition, Test of Early Language Development – 4th Edition, Test of Language Development – Primary: 5th Edition and the Test of Language Development – Intermediate: 5th Edition.

(Requested by: SpEd Forms #59632)

504

1. A new form titled 504 Record of a team meeting has been added to the 504 menu and if empty, will autofill team members, meeting date and purpose of meeting from the 504 Notice of conference.

(Requested by: Dorothy Eckblad, Goodhue County Ed District #49334)

MA

1. Guidance was added to the bill from/to dates on the student MA billing setup.

(Requested by: Anne Bydlon, Anoka-Hennepin School District #DE-4832)

2. The MA Third party liability form has been updated.

(Requested by: SpEd Forms #DE-4830)

3. A warning will display on the trip log when no corresponding service is provided that day.

(Requested by: Tara Goebel, South Washington County Schools #58731)

4. Relabeled the Consent to share data form to “MA Consent to share data.”

(Requested by: MA advisory committee #DE-4899)

5. When a student is transferred remotely to a different server, the eligibility dropdown in their MA billing setup is cleared.

(Requested by: Emma Christenson, Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative #59048)

Reports

1. A new admin quick report titled, ”DAPE Services” has been added.

(Requested by: Bryan Schmidt, Rochester Public Schools #59423)

2. The “MHCP numbers” report has been updated to include the student MA billing setup information required for billing.

(Requested by: Rieger Viche, Duluth Public Schools #58666)

3. The date paid when importing the 835 X12 has been updated.

(Requested by: Emma Christenson, Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative #58816)

2.0

1. Gray sectioning was added to the IEP progress report page for visual clarity for each goal.

(Requested by: Morgan Payne, St. Cloud Area School #59293)

2. An informational icon has been added to the v2 Educator and MA toolbox quick reports to display the report description.

(Requested by:  SpEd Forms #DE-4829)

3. A save button icon has been added to the rich text editor and will only be visible when in full screen.

(Requested by: Bill Underwood, Anoka-Hennepin School District #59262)

4. Educator team member list and Student sharing have been converted to v2.

(Requested by: SpEd Forms #DE-4872 and #DE-4888)

 

System

1. The form date for an amended plan in history will be the date of the amendment for plans finalized after the update.

(Requested by: Kim Mackenzie, Intermediate School District 287 #59145)

2. We have added a new preference allowing the contact information for obtaining procedural safeguards to be preset from district or school settings.

(Requested by: Jennifer Davie, Eastern Carver County Schools #53501)

3. Service names have been added to the “Activity log descriptions” dropdown titles.

(Requested by: Kim Mackenzie, Intermediate School District 287 #59315)

On Saturday, April 6th, 2024, an update will be posted to all Minnesota SpEd Forms sites. This update includes the following fixes:

IEP

1. Corrected the IEP Assessments (page 2) formatting when printed. 

(Requested by: Terri Cairns, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan #59439)

2. Made a change to measure goals on the IEP progress report.

(Requested by: Millie Pottsmith, Cambridge-Isanti Schools #59428)

3. The server-wide templates accessed by educators on the IEP assessments, modifications and supports page can now be managed within Admin organization → Templates.

(Requested by: Shannon Proulx, Esko School District #59204)

4. Granted educator access to edit custom goal category options, when appropriate. 

(Requested by: Dawn Kullot, Hiawatha Valley Education District #59460)

5. When an IEP is finalized, the IEP snapshot will be finalized with the same form date and only include corresponding forms enabled on the server. 

(Requested by: Michelle Dunbar, Edina Public Schools #59524)

504

1. Made a fix to ensure the “hide MA billing setup” Educator permission doesn’t block access to 504 Medical documentation AD/HD form.

(Requested by: Alyssa Noreen, Lakeville Area Schools #59528)

2. Made a fix to the 504 Parental consent print page to adhere to the separate household rules.

(Requested by: Terri Cairns, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools #59533)

3. Fixed display issue on the Section 504 notice of conference and 504 Eligibility information forms.

(Requested by: Alison Ellingson, Owatonna Public Schools #59444)

MA

1. When a date that doesn’t exist is inserted in the filters on the activity log page, it will automatically be adjusted to the next valid date.

(Requested by: Susan Flicek, Bemidji Area Schools #59441)

2. Made a change to ensure the PCA plan prints as expected.

(Requested by: Dawn Kullot, Hiawatha Valley Education District #59495)

3. Activity logs finalized prior to current validation requirements will remain finalized when opened. 

(Requested by: Heather Murphy, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622 #59490)

4. U4HE ICD-10 codes will be hidden on the ICD-10 code setup page if the educator does not have the extended permission “Show CTSS forms” in their Admin educator setup.

(Requested by: Michelle Gulstrand, SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #59079) 

Other forms and logs

1. Revised the Early Intervention Prior Written Notice to Start or Revise an IFSP form to be able to save all text on the form separately.

(Requested by: Terri Cairns, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan Public Schools #59430)

Reports

1. Modified the results of the Teacher workload analysis searchable report to show the Part C instructional setting when appropriate. 

(Requested by: Morgan Payne, St. Cloud Area School District #59417)

2. Added the total direct, total indirect and total minutes to the Admin report “Teacher workload analysis” when downloaded.

(Requested by: Shelby Burks, St. Cloud Area School District #59510)

2.0

1. The ability to highlight the entire date values for easy change has been added to v2 date field.

(Requested by: Katie Mikla, Hastings Public Schools #59431)

2. Updated the broken line of text on the 504 eligibility determination form.

(Requested by: Alison Ellingson, Owatonna Public Schools #59444)

3. The location field on the 504 notice of conference now shows a message when attempting to input more than 50 characters.

(Requested by: Stephanie Reichert, Rockford ISD 883 #59434)

4. Made a change to ensure v2 Attendance loads and displays as anticipated.

(Requested by: Cari Grenier, Freshwater Education District #59426)

System

1. A new template – Accommodations, modifications, supports has been added to admin template options.

 (Requested by: Shannon Proulx, Esko School District #59204)

On Saturday, April 6th, 2024, an update will be posted to all Wisconsin SpEd Forms sites. The update will include the changes listed below:

 

ER
1. The following tests have been updated in the SpEd Forms test bank: Comprehensive Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary Test – 3rd Edition, Test of Early Language Development – 4th Edition, Test of Language Development – Primary: 5th Edition and the Test of Language Development – Intermediate: 5th Edition.

(Requested by: SpEd Forms #59632)

504

1. A new form titled 504 Record of a team meeting has been added to the 504 menu and if empty, will autofill team members, meeting date and purpose of meeting from the 504 Notice of conference.

(Requested by: Dorothy Eckblad, Goodhue County Ed District #49334)

 

2.0

1. A save button icon has been added to the rich text editor and will only be visible when in full screen.

(Requested by: Bill Underwood, Anoka-Hennepin School District #59262)

2. Participation Guidelines for Alternate Assessment (I-7-A), Determination and Notice of Placement (P-2), Postsecondary Transition Plan Worksheet(I-8), Determination and Notice of Placement: Consent for Initial Placement (P-1), Participation In State-Wide Language Assessment (I-7 ELLs), Participation in district-wide assessments (I-7), Student Sharing/Transfer, I-7-ACT (ACT With Writing),  I-7-PreACT (PreACT), Participation in state-wide assessments (I-7-DLM) and I-5 Annual Goal Review forms, personal team member list and Student sharing have been converted to v2.

(Requested by: SpEd Forms, #DE-4815, #DE-4814, #DE-4810, #DE-4812, #DE-4819, #DE-4822, #DE-4888, #DE-4806,#DE-4821, #DE-4823, #DE-4825, #DE-4872 and #DE-4888)

 

System

1. We have added a new preference allowing the contact information for obtaining procedural safeguards to be preset from district or school settings.

(Requested by: SpEd Forms, #DE-4893, #DE-4892 and #DE-4905)

On Saturday, April 6th, 2024, an update will be posted to all Wisconsin SpEd Forms sites. This update includes the following fix:

2.0 

1. The ability to highlight the entire date values for easy change has been added to v2 date field.

(Requested by: Katie Mikla, Hastings Public Schools #59431)