FFY 2023 Part B Application
STATE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FFY 2023 PART B IDEA FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The Deputy Commissioner of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Renee Charleswell is informing the public that copies of the Special Education FFY 2023 IDEA Part B Federal Grant Applications are available for public review in both school districts over the next 60 days. Comments will be accepted up to 30 days after the close of the public review period, and may be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner via email at renee.charleswell@vide.vi or dropped off at the office located in the Frostco Building, St. Thomas, or at the State Office of Special Education Main Educational Complex, on Hospital Street, St. Croix from March 21st through May 21st, 2023.
Copies of the grant application, containing a tentative State budget, may be reviewed at the Offices of Special Education (State and District), the Superintendent of Schools, the Office of the Commissioner of Education in both districts, the University of the Virgin Islands Campuses, the Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library in St. Thomas, the Florence Williams Public Library in Christiansted St. Croix and the Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John.
Download FFY 2023 IDEA Part B Federal Grant Application: VI 2023 IDEA PART B Grant Application
For more information, call (340) 774-0100, ext. 8804
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PRESS RELEASE 0311 24 FFY 2024 Part B IDEA Federal Grant Application Review Period
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Annual State Application Part B of IDEA FFY2024
(894 KB)
FFY 2022 Part B Application
STATE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FFY 2022 PART B IDEA FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The State Office of Special Education (SOSE) Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Renee Charleswell is informing the public that copies of the Division’s FFY 2022 IDEA Part B Federal Grant Applications are available for public review in both school districts over the next 60 days. Comments will be accepted up to 30 days after the close of the public review period, and may be submitted to SOSE via email at renee.charleswell@vide.vi or dropped off at the office located in the Frostco Building, St. Thomas, or at the State Office of Special Education Main Educational Complex, on Hospital Street, St. Croix from April 8 through May 10, 2022.
Download:
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2022 IDEA Part B Grant Application
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plication VIDE
(4.76 MB)
FFY 2020 Part B Application
STATE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FFY 2020 FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The State Office of Special Education (SOSE) Director, Dr. Renee Charleswell is informing the public that copies of the Division’s FFY 2020 IDEA Part B Federal Grant Application are available for public review in both school districts over the next 60 days. Comments will be accepted up to 30 days after the close of the public review period, and may be submitted to the SOSE Director via email at: renee.charleswell@vide.vi or dropped off to the office from April 9th to May 9th, 2020.
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PART B Grant Application FFY 2020
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Post School Outcomes Survey
SPP/APR
APR-FFY2015-Part B-Virgin Islands (1).pdf
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VI 01 SPP PART B FFY 2019 10 2021
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VI 01 SPP PART B FFY 2021 21 22 SY
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State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) as amended 2004, requires each state and territory to develop a six-year performance plan. This State Performance Plan (SPP) evaluates the State's efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of IDEA and illustrates how the State will continuously improve upon this implementation. The SPP is submitted to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the United States Department of Education (USDE) with annual progress reports related to the SPP, known as the State's Annual Performance Report (APR), which is submitted to the Secretary of Education.
The SPP contains 17 performance and compliance Indicators related to the implementation of IDEA. These 17 Indicators are aligned to five monitoring priorities set forth by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (USDE/OSEP). The five monitoring priorities are: (1) Free Appropriate Public Education(FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment(LRE), (2) Disproportionality, (3) Child Find, (4) Effective Transition, and (5) General Supervision.
As the State Educational Agency (SEA) for the United States Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Department of Education, State Office of Special Education (VIDE/SOSE) is responsible for implementing a general supervision system for the Territory that monitors the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act(IDEA), as amended 2004 Part B program requirements and its accompanying regulations, and focuses on improving educational and functional outcomes for children and youth with disabilities. The components of the general supervision system, communicate and coordinate with each other to form a comprehensive system with each component providing information to obtaining information from the other components.
Copies of previous years SPP/APR and Determination letters can be found on the website below. Copy and paste the website address in your browser.
https://www2.ed.gov/fund/data/report/idea/partbspap/allyears.html#vi
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Indicator
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Indicator Measurement
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Performance or Compliance Base
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Indicator 1
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Graduation
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Performance
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Indicator 2
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Drop Out
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Performance
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Indicator 3
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Performance
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Indicator 3A-3C (Statewide Assessment)
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Indicator 3A
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N/A
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Indicator 3B
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Participation of Students with IEPs
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Performance
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Indicator 3C
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Proficiency of Students with IEPs
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Performance
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Indicator 4A
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Rates of Suspension and expulsion
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Compliance
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Indicator 4B
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Rates of Suspension and Expulsion (significant discrepancy)
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Compliance
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Indicator 5
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Educational Environments
(children ages 6-21)
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Performance
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Indicator 6
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Preschool Environments
(children ages 3-5)
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Performance
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Indicator 7
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Preschool Outcomes
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Performance
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Indicator 8
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Parent Involvement
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Performance
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Indicator 9
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Disproportionate Representation of Racial and Ethnic Group in Special Education
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Compliance
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Indicator 10
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Disproportionate Representation Racial and Ethnic Group in Specific Disability Categories in Special Education
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Compliance
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Indicator 11
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Child Find
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Compliance
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Indicator 12
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Early Childhood Transition
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Compliance
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Indicator 13
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Secondary Transition
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Compliance
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Indicator 14
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Post-School Outcomes
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Performance
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Indicator 15
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Resolution sessions
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Compliance
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Indicator 16
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Mediation
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Compliance
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Indicator 17
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State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
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Performance
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District Special Education Offices
VIAPSE
The United States Virgin Islands Department of Education has established and maintains the Virgin Islands Advisory Panel on Special Education (VIAPSE) for the purpose of advising SOSE with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities.
The Advisory Panel is a representation of the Virgin Islands population that is composed of individuals involved or concerned with the education of children with disabilities. The members, appointed by the Governor based on recommendations from the State Director of Special Education, serve for three (3) year term.
Current Officers (elected April 2017):
Leatrice Potter- Chair Person
Michelle Lacoss-Vice Chair
Sandra Felecien-Forbes-Secretary
Patricia Canegata-Public Relations
About
The State Office of Special Education (SOSE) is a division of the Virgin Islands Department of Education whose main function is to ensure that the Local Educational Agencies (LEAs or Districts) are providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). We maintain a system of general supervision over the LEAs (St. Croix District and St. Thomas/St. John District) to ensure that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) is implemented in a manner consistent with federal regulations and local rules. We also provide technical assistance and professional development for the LEAs so that students are provided with a high -quality education that leads to the highest level of achievement possible for our students in the Virgin Islands.
