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SpEd Forms: Thursdays at Three – End of the year activities

SpEd Forms invites you to collaborate with us in updating our list of end-of-year activities for EC and K-12 in this week’s Thursdays at Three meeting. Let’s discuss the tasks you usually perform at this time, as well as those that can assist you in preparing for the next academic year. We’ll cover topics such as COSF changes, SpEd Forms reports and processes, and how to streamline your to-do list. You’ll also discover helpful tools in SpEd Forms that can simplify your end-of-year responsibilities and set you up for success in the coming school year. Click on the meeting link below to join us on Thursday, April 25th at 3pm:

Google meeting link

For all upcoming topics and other valuable resources, check out the support page of our website here:

SpEd Forms support

Don’t forget that we now record every Thursdays at Three session. You can find those recordings on YouTube:

YouTube channel

Though we start at 3pm, you are free to hop on and join us anytime between 3-4pm as we know the end of the school day can be busy. We hope to see MANY of your smiling faces tomorrow!

SpEd Forms: Thursdays at Three – district specific templates and goals

Do you want to learn how to create evaluation reports, templates and goals that are specific to your cooperative or district? Do you know you can list the tests from the Eval/Reeval Plan PWN directly into the ER? Do you want those templates to be customized with the student’s first or preferred name automatically? Join us tomorrow, April 11th, at 3pm to have these questions answered! Or, if you do know the answer, share how your district has put the custom form options to use. Join us using this link:

Google meeting link

We hope to see you for Thursdays at Three this week!

MN April Updates

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)

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)

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)

MN April Fixes

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)

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)

WI April Updates

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)

WI April Fixes

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)

SpEd Forms: Thursdays at Three – April update preview

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get an exclusive sneak peek of the exciting updates that will be added this weekend. Join us tomorrow, April 4th, and be among the first to see what’s new and improved. You can access the Google Meet details and upcoming topics from our website’s support page here:

Thursdays at Three link and more

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

SpEd Forms: Training reminder

Hello educators! We wanted to remind you that SpEd Forms is offering several spring training sessions. All sessions will be virtual via Google Meet and are free of charge to everyone. Dates and times, along with the registration form, are online here:

Spring training registration form

We hope you are staying warm and safe and are able to enjoy some time off this week!

SpEd Forms: Thursdays at Three – SpEd Forms for District Technology Specialists

Calling all technology types! Are you looking for ways to optimize your experience with SpEd Forms? Reducing your staff workload? Getting your data as accurate as possible? How about stepping up your security? Join us this Thursday at 3pm for a session to discuss the integrations and security features we offer. The hour will be specifically tailored to your needs and allow us to answer any questions you may have. Join using this link:

Google meeting link

Don’t forget that we have a variety of free training sessions this spring, and they start this week! Dates and times, along with the registration form, are online here:

Spring training registration form

District Technology Specialists, please join us on Thursday at 3pm! The session will be recorded for future viewing if you cannot make it.

SpEd Forms: Thursdays at Three – Part C process, Part 1

Join us tomorrow, March 14th, for part 1 of 2 sessions geared towards Part C processes. This week, we will explore SpEd Forms features that help service coordinators meet their responsibilities to children referred for evaluation and assessment. You can find the Google Meet information, as well as upcoming topics, on our website’s support page:

Google meeting link and more

Don’t forget that we now record our Thursdays at Three sessions! Each session is uploaded to our YouTube channel and added to the “Thursdays at Three” playlist, which you can find here:

Thursdays at Three YouTube playlist

If you work in the Part C world, please join us if you are able!