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- Special Education DataFor more information on state performance in this area, please see the Massachusetts State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report. Indicator 1 - Graduation RateThe state target and district and state rates for Indicator 1 are the most current data available. Data reported in the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report reflect a one year data lag in reporting.For the 2005-06 school year, the state target for the Graduation Rate for Students with IEPs is 61.1%.
Indicator 2 - Dropout RateThe state target and district and state rates for Indicator 2 are the most current data available. Data reported in the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report reflect a one year data lag in reporting.For the 2005-06 school year, the state target for the Dropout Rate for Students with IEPs is 5.6%.
Indicator 3 - Participation and Performance of Students with IEPs on Statewide Assessments (MCAS)
Indicator 4 - Suspension/Expulsion for Students with IEPsIn all years, the state target for Suspension/Expulsion is 0%.Indicator 4A: Significant discrepancy in the rate of suspensions and expulsions of greater than ten days in a school year for children with IEPs. Massachusetts' definition for 'significant discrepancy' is five times the state rate for two consecutive years.
Indicator 5 - Educational Environments for Students Aged 6 - 21 with IEPsFor 2005-06, the state target for % of Students with IEPs served in Full Inclusion is 43.4%, the target for % of Students with IEPs served in Substantially Separate placements is 16.2%, and the target for % of Students with IEPs served in Separate Schools, Residential Facilities, or Homebound/Hospital placements is 6.8%.Indicator 9 - Disproportionality in Special EducationIn all years, the state target for disproportionality in special education is 0%.This indicator measures the % of districts showing a disproportionate over- or under-representation of students from racial/ethnic groups in special education that was the result of inappropriate identification policies, practices, or procedures. At-Risk districts are those that exhibit a weighted risk ratio of 3.0 or greater for three consecutive years. These districts were subject to review of the appropriateness of their policies, practices, and procedures for special education eligibility determination and disability identification).
Indicator 10 - Disproportionality in Specific Disability CategoriesIn all years, the state target for disproportionality in special education is 0%.This indicator measures the % of districts showing a disproportionate over- or under-representation of students from racial/ethnic groups in special education that was the result of inappropriate identification policies, practices, or procedures. At-Risk districts are those that exhibit a weighted risk ration of 4.0 or greater for three consecutive years. These districts were subject to review of the appropriateness of their policies, practices, and procedures for special education eligibility determination and disability identification.
Indicator 12 - Early Childhood TransitionIn all years, the state target for Early Childhood Transition is 100%.This indicator measures the % of students referred by Part C, found eligible for special education services, and who have an IEP developed and implemented by their 3rd birthdays.
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