Fernandez Sped207report
Fernandez Sped207report
Fernandez Sped207report
PREPARATION
MATRIX OF SERVICES
Written Report in SPED 207 | Razel L. Fernandez | MAED-SPED I
Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................................1
How it Works.................................................................2
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How It Works
The Matrix of Services is divided into five sections called
Domains that are addressed on the IEP. They are:
Curriculum and Learning
Social / Emotional Behavior
Independent Functioning
Health Care
Communication
Each Domain has five levels
These levels range from Level 1 (lowest) to Level 5
(highest)
The factors that are used to determine the levels are:
Frequency of the service provided
Intensity of the service provided
In some cases, qualifications of the person
providing the service.
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Completing the Matrix
When completing the Matrix of Services in ENCORE!
The student information will be automatically pre-
populated.
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Special Consideration Points
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Levels: How They Work
LEVEL 1
The student requires no services or assistance beyond that
which is normally available to all students.
LEVEL 2
The student is receiving assistance on a periodic basis or
receives minor adaptations, assistance, or services. Terms
used in an IEP that reflect Level 2 services:
Consultation Adaptations
Monthly Simple
LEVEL 3
The student is receiving accommodations to the learning
environment that are more complex or services on a more
frequent schedule. Terms used in an IEP that reflect Level 3
services:
Weekly
Collaboration
Assistance for some learning activities
Accommodations
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Modifications
Consultation
LEVEL 4
The student is receiving more extensive modifications to the
learning environment or use of specialized approaches,
assistance or equipment for the majority of learning activities.
Terms used in an IEP that reflect Level 4 services:
Very specialized or different programs
Daily or very frequent services
Assistance needed for majority (50% or greater) of
activities
LEVEL 5
The student is receiving continuous and intense assistance,
multiple services, or substantial modifications for most
learning activities. Terms used in an IEP that reflect Level 5
services:
Continuous, constant intervention/assistance
Intensive or individualized approaches
Services for most or all of the day
Multiple services
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Accommodations
vs.
Modifications
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Domains: How They Work
Domain A: Curriculum and Learning Environment
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Assistance for some learning activities
Direct, specialized instruction and/or curriculum
for some learning activities
Collaboration with teachers, family, agencies, or
others
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Domain B: Social / Emotional Behavior
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Level 4 - “Requires daily personal assistance, monitoring,
and/or intervention”
Highly structured behavior management plan
infused throughout the school day
Daily counseling or specific instruction on social or
emotional behavior
Daily reports to family, agencies, or others
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Consultation on a monthly basis
Organizational strategies or adaptations for
independent functioning
Special equipment, furniture, strategies, or
adaptations for motor control in the classroom
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Supervision to ensure physical safety during most
activities
Personal assistance or supervision in activities of
daily living, self-care, and self-management for
part of the day
Special equipment/assistance technology for
personal care with frequent assistance
Regularly scheduled occupational therapy (OT),
physical therapy (PT), or orientation and mobility
(O&M) training
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Domain D: Health Care
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Weekly counseling with student or family for
related health care needs
Weekly communication with family, physician,
agencies, or other health-related personnel
Intrusive/specialized administration of medication
Collaboration with family, physicians, agencies, or
others
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Daily assistance with procedures such as
catheterization, suctioning, tube feeding, or other
school health services
Continuous monitoring and assistance related to
health care needs
Domain E Communication
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Level 3 - “Requires weekly intervention and/or assistance
which may include alternative and augmentative
communication systems”
Weekly intervention or assistance with language
or communication
Weekly speech/language therapy or instruction
Weekly assistance with personal amplification or
communication system
Weekly supervision or augmentative or alternative
communication systems
Collaboration with teachers, family, agencies, or
others
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Interpreting services for part of the school day
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Special Considerations
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Notes and Cautions
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