Program Quality Assurance Services
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Charter School or District: Wrentham
CPR Onsite Year: 2012-2013
Program Area: Special Education
All corrective action must be fully implemented and all noncompliance corrected as soon as possible and no later than one year from the issuance of the Coordinated Program Review Final Report dated 04/06/2013.
Mandatory One-Year Compliance Date: 04/06/2014
Summary of Required Corrective Action Plans in this Report
Criterion / Criterion Title / CPR RatingSE 55 / Special education facilities and classrooms / Partially Implemented
CR 3 / Access to a full range of education programs / Partially Implemented
CR 8 / Accessibility of extracurricular activities / Partially Implemented
CR 10A / Student handbooks and codes of conduct / Partially Implemented
CR 14 / Counseling and counseling materials free from bias and stereotypes / Partially Implemented
CR 21 / Staff training regarding civil rights responsibilities / Partially Implemented
CR 23 / Comparability of facilities / Partially Implemented
CR 25 / Institutional self-evaluation / Partially Implemented
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
SE 55 Special education facilities and classrooms / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
According to facilities observation, the Roderick School's language-based class and the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program share an instructional space. These programs are separated only by a half-wall, so that auditory distractions are frequent. At the Delaney School, the grades 1-3 language-based classroom is located in an annex with only kindergarten classes, which does not maximize the inclusion of the grades 1-3 students into the life of the school or facilitate interaction with grade-level peers.
Description of Corrective Action:
Roderick Elementary School: The half wall that currently exists will be removed, and a full wall and door will be built to separate this classroom into two distinct programs - one Language-based, and one Autism program, eliminating the auditory distractions for the staff and students.
Delaney Elementary School: The gr. 1-3 Language-based classroom will be moved to a central location, closer to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms.
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Karen McNanara, Director of Student Services / Expected Date of Completion:
08/30/2013
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Follow-up visit by the DESE to the Delaney and Roderick Elementary Schools
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
The Superintendent will arrange for the construction of the dividing wall at the Roderick Elementary School to be completed during the summer of 2013.
The Director of Student Services and Principal of the Delaney Elementary School will determine the appropriate classroom space for the gr. 1-3 Language-based program, and arrange for the classroom to be moved during the summer of 2013.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 55 Special education facilities and classrooms / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/02/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
Please submit a photo of the newly constructed dividing wall at the Roderick School and a floor plan of the Delaney School indicating the new space for the grades 1-3 Language-based Classroom. Submit this to the Department by August 31, 2013.
A site visit by the DESE will take place by September 30, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
08/31/2013
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MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
Wrentham CPR Corrective Action Plan
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEWCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CR 3 Access to a full range of education programs / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
A review of the district's documents and policies regarding access to a full range of education programs revealed that homelessness as a protected category was not included.
Description of Corrective Action:
The District will add "homelessness" as a protected category to all appropriate documents.
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Superintendent / Expected Date of Completion:
12/31/2013
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Revision of documents and School Committee minutes.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
The Superintendent will make sure revisions are completed for the 2013-2014 school year.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 3 Access to a full range of education programs / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/13/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
Please submit a sample of revised district documents and a copy of the School Committee minutes demonstrating that "homelessness" has been added as a protected category to all required documents. Please submit these materials to the Department no later than August 31, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
08/31/2013
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MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
Wrentham CPR Corrective Action Plan
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEWCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CR 8 Accessibility of extracurricular activities / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
A review of the district's documents and policies regarding accessibility of extracurricular activities revealed that homelessness was not included as a protected category.
Description of Corrective Action:
The District will add "homelessness" as a protected category to all appropriate documents.
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Superintendent / Expected Date of Completion:
12/31/2013
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
All documents will be revised and the School Committee minutes will reflect a change in policy.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
The Superintendent will make sure revisions are completed for the 2013-2014 school year.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 8 Accessibility of extracurricular activities / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/13/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
Please submit copies of revised documents and policies regarding accessibility of extracurricular activities. Please submit copies of School Committee minutes detailing that "homelessness" has been added as a protected category to all required documents. Please submit these documents to the Department no later than August 31, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
08/31/2013
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MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
Wrentham CPR Corrective Action Plan
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEWCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CR 10A Student handbooks and codes of conduct / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
A review of documentation and interviews indicated that the student handbook and code of conduct do not contain appropriate procedures for the discipline of students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans.
Description of Corrective Action:
The Superintendent will consult with counsel and revise the handbook to include the appropriate procedures for students on 504 Accommodation Plans.
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Superintendent / Expected Date of Completion:
09/01/2013
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Student Handbook will be revised for the 2013-2014 school year.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
The Superintendent will meet with principals to ensure proper implementation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 10A Student handbooks and codes of conduct / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/13/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
Please submit copies of the revised section of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct outlining the appropriate procedures the discipline of students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans. Please submit this to the Department by August 31, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
08/31/2013
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MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
Wrentham CPR Corrective Action Plan
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEWCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CR 14 Counseling and counseling materials free from bias and stereotypes / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
A review of documentation and interviews indicated that the district has not added homelessness to the protected categories in their review of counseling and counseling materials.
Description of Corrective Action:
The criteria for counseling and counseling materials will include homelessness as a protected category.
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Director of Student Services / Expected Date of Completion:
01/30/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Homelessness as a protected category on the appropriate documents.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Meetings with the guidance and psychology departments to review materials.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 14 Counseling and counseling materials free from bias and stereotypes / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/13/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
The district will submit a list of department meetings, agendas and sign-in sheets where counseling materials are reviewed and homelessness is added as a protected category. Please submit to the Department by December 2, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
12/02/2013
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MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
Wrentham CPR Corrective Action Plan
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEWCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CR 21 Staff training regarding civil rights responsibilities / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
A review of documentation and interviews indicated that the district has not added homelessness to the protected categories of non-discrimination policies for staff training on civil rights responsibilities.
Description of Corrective Action:
Homelessness will be added as a protected category for staff training and civil rights.
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Superintendent / Expected Date of Completion:
12/01/2013
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Training Documents.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
The Superintendent will revise the appropriate documents.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 21 Staff training regarding civil rights responsibilities / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/13/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
Please submit evidence that the district's training materials on civil rights responsibilities have homelessness added as a protected category. Please submit this by August 31, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
08/31/2013
12/02/2013
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MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
Wrentham CPR Corrective Action Plan
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEWCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CR 23 Comparability of facilities / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
See comments for SE 55.
Description of Corrective Action:
The location of one classroom in Delaney School will be moved and a full wall will be built at the identified classroom at the Roderick School.
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Director of Student Services, Principal of Delaney School, and Principal of the Roderick School. / Expected Date of Completion:
09/01/2013
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
New classroom location and completed project.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
The Principals will complete this over the summer of 2013.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 23 Comparability of facilities / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/13/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
Please submit a photo of the newly constructed dividing wall at the Roderick School and a floor plan of the Delaney School indicating the new space for the grades 1-3 Language-based Classroom. Submit this to the Department by August 31, 2013.
A site visit by the DESE will take place by September 30, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
08/31/2013
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MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Program Quality Assurance Services
Wrentham CPR Corrective Action Plan
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEWCORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CR 25 Institutional self-evaluation / CPR Rating:
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
The district does not evaluate all aspects of its K-6 programming annually to ensure that all students, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, sexual orientation, disability, or housing status, have equal access to all programs, including athletics and other extracurricular activities.
Description of Corrective Action:
The district will develop a new assessment and share will the faculty senate (District-wide teacher leaders)
Title/Role(s) of responsible Persons:
Superintendent / Expected Date of Completion:
04/01/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Completed assessment and results.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
The Superintendent will meet with faculty senate to create the new assessment.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 25 Institutional self-evaluation / Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date:05/13/2013
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
Please submit an outline of the proposed program evaluation, the elements of the evaluation and the timeline for the evaluation. Submit this to the Department by December 2, 2013.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
12/02/2013
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
District: Wrentham Public School District
Corrective Action Plan Forms
Program Area: English Learner Education
Prepared by: Karen R. McNamara
CAP Form will expand to as many lines as necessary. Before completing and emailing to , please see separate Instructions for Completing Corrective Action Plans.
All corrective action must be fully implemented and all noncompliance corrected as soon as possible and no later than one year from the issuance of the Coordinated Program Review Final Report to the school or district.
Mandatory One-Year Compliance Date: December 22, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)Criterion & Topic: ELE 5 Program Placement and Structure / Rating: Partially Implemented
Department CPR Finding: According to the documents reviewed, the district does not have an ESL curriculum. Although the district wants to proceed with the task of creating an ESL curriculum, they did not have a plan in place for this task at the time of the onsite visit. ESL instruction should be based on district-level ESL curriculum that is aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and integrates components of the WIDA ELD standards frameworks. Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, districts are expected to integrate the WIDA standards into ESL and content area curricula for classes where ELLs participate. (See the Department’s WIDA ELD Standards update from at ).
Documentation submitted by the district indicated that the following English proficiency levels receive the following amounts of direct ESL instruction: Level 1students receive 30 minutes of direct ESL instruction per day, Level 2 students receive 30 minutes of direct ESL instruction three times a week, students at proficiency levels 3, 4 and 5 receive 30 minutes of direct ESL instruction two times a week. Current hours of ESL instruction ELLs receive are insufficient at all levels of English proficiency and are, therefore, inconsistent with Department guidelines. Please see the “Transitional Guidance on Identification, Assessment, Placement, and Reclassification of English Language Learners August 2013” as found on
The district has purchased the Reading Street Program, which is aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks (including Common Core) and includes differentiated instruction for English Language Learners. A review will be conducted of the Reading Street curriculum available at each grade level to align with WIDA standards, and additional materials will be purchased if necessary to support ELE students. The district also purchased the Avenues Curriculum in 2010 to use with ELE students during direct instruction in a pull out setting with the ESL teacher.
The ESL teacher will continue to attend WIDA trainings, as well as MATSOL meetings with teachers of other low incidence districts, with the goal of ensuring that the ELE curriculum in Wrentham is comparable to that used in similar districts, and is aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks and WIDA standards.
The district will compare the current services of ELE students to the minimum recommended guidelines provided by the state, and identify any additional service time necessary based on their proficiency levels. Efforts will be made to ensure that ELE students are placed in classrooms with teachers who have been SEI trained.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for Implementation: Karen McNamara, Director
Sunita Stocking, ESL Teacher / Expected Date of Completion for Each Corrective Action Activity: December 2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
-Documentation of ESL teacher’s attendance at WIDA trainings and MATSOL meetings
-Chart identifying Reading Street ESL curriculum materials at each grade level
-Comparison chart – ELE students’ current services vs. state guidelines
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Monthly meetings (ESL teacher and Director) to ensure implementation of appropriate ESL curriculum and service delivery models.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: : ELE 5 Program Placement and Structure / Status of Corrective Action:
Approved Partially Approved Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval:
The district committed to purchasing ESL curricular materials which are aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks (including Common Core) and include differentiated instruction for English Language Learners. Although purchased materials can be used as resources, they cannot replace the curriculum districts are expected to develop based on WIDA standards. This curriculum will reflect the content to be taught and address the instructional needs of the ELL population at all levels. Therefore the district should provide the Department with information about the process of developing ESL/ELD curriculum that integrates the WIDA standards as well as the timeline for implementation.
Department Order of Corrective Action: N/A
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1)Please provide a detailed plan that shows that the district is providing sufficient ESL instruction to all ELL students during the 2013-2014 school year based on the Department's Transitional Guidance on Identification, Assessment, Placement, and Reclassification of English Language Learners found at