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pdf District Profiles FFY 2013 REV 04 19 2016 (516 KB)
pdf District Profiles FFY 2014 09 20 2016 (581 KB)
pdf District Profiles FFY 2015 (769 KB)
APR-FFY2015-Part B-Virgin Islands (1).pdf
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 |
Indicator Measurement |
Performance or Compliance Base |
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Indicator 1 |
Graduation
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Performance |
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Indicator 2 |
Drop Out |
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 |
N/A |
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Indicator 3B |
Participation of Students with IEPs |
Performance |
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Indicator 3C |
Proficiency of Students with IEPs |
Performance |
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Indicator 4A |
Rates of Suspension and expulsion |
Compliance |
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Indicator 4B |
Rates of Suspension and Expulsion (significant discrepancy) |
Compliance |
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Indicator 5 |
Educational Environments (children ages 6-21) |
Performance |
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Indicator 6 |
Preschool Environments (children ages 3-5) |
Performance |
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Indicator 7 |
Preschool Outcomes |
Performance |
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Indicator 8 |
Parent Involvement |
Performance |
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Indicator 9 |
Disproportionate Representation of Racial and Ethnic Group in Special Education |
Compliance |
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Indicator 10 |
Disproportionate Representation Racial and Ethnic Group in Specific Disability Categories in Special Education |
Compliance |
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Indicator 11 |
Child Find |
Compliance |
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Indicator 12 |
Early Childhood Transition |
Compliance |
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Indicator 13 |
Secondary Transition |
Compliance |
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Indicator 14 |
Post-School Outcomes |
Performance |
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Indicator 15 |
Resolution sessions |
Compliance |
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Indicator 16 |
Mediation |
Compliance |
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Indicator 17 |
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) |
Performance |
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pdf SOSE's Discipline in Special Education FACT SHEET 092616 (805 KB)
pdf SOSE's Suspension and Expulsion Administrators Checklist revised 10242016 (695 KB)
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 fro 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
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.
The State Office of Special Education has two locations.
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The St. Thomas office is located in the Frostco Building on the lower level, Suite 103.
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The St. Croix office is located at Orange Grove Shopping Center.
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NOTE: There is no general email address, however, virtually all staff in the STTJ and STX Districts have email addresses that are their first name period last This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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St. Thomas Office
Renee Charleswell, Ph.D.-State Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gemma Stout- Program Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Elouise Mack-Compliance Monitor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Danita Penn-Green-Administrative Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sandra Henry-PBX Operator This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St. Croix Office
Kathleen Merchant-Data Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Eddie Parrilla-Transition Supervisor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Marie Chiverton-Secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
