2020 SPP/APR and State Determination Letters PART B — Northern Mariana Islands
OSEP Response to SPP/APR
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OSEP Response to SPP/APR
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U NITED S TATES D EPARTMENT OF E DUCATION
O FFICE OF S PECIAL E DUCATION AND R EHABILITATIVE S ERVICES
June 25 , 2020
Honorable Alfred Ada
Commissioner of Education
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System
P.O. Box 501370 CK
Saipan , Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 96950
Dear Commissioner Ada :
I am writing to advise you of the U. S. Department of Education’s (Department) 2020
determination under section 616 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The
Department has determined that t he Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands needs
assistance in implementing the requirements of Part B of the IDEA. This determination is based
on the totality of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ’ data and information,
including the Federal fiscal year (FFY ) 2018 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance
Report (SPP/APR), other Entity - reported data, and other publicly available information.
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is continuing to use both results and
compliance data in making determinations for outlying areas, freely associated States, and the
Bureau of Indian Education (the Entities) in 2020, as it did for determinations in 2019. 1
T he
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ’ 2020 determination is based on the data
reflected in the Entity’s “2020 Part B Results - Driven Accountability Matrix” (RDA Matrix). The
RDA Matrix is individualized for each Entity and consists of:
(1) a Compliance Matrix that includes scoring on Compliance Indicators and other
comp liance factors;
(2) a Results Matrix that includes scoring on Results Elements ;
(3) a Compliance Score and a Results Score ;
(4) an RDA Percentage based on both the Compliance Score and the Results Score ; and
(5) the Entity ’s Determination.
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OSEP has used results data on the participation and performance of c hildren with disabilities on the National Assessment of
Educational Progress (NAEP) in making determinations for States (but not Entities) since 2014. Although t he BIE is the only
E ntity that administer s the NAEP , OSEP has not used NAEP data in making the BIE’s determinations because the BIE’s NAEP
data were previously not available. However, given that the BIE’s NAEP data are now available, OSEP is considering using the
NAEP data in making the BIE’s 2021 determination under IDEA section 616(d) .
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The RDA Matrix is further explained in a document, entitled “How the Department Made
Determinations under Section 616(d) of the Individuals with Di sabilities Education Act in 2020 :
F reely A ssociated S tates , O utlying Areas , and the B ureau of I ndian E ducation - Part B ”
(HTDMD).
The specifics of the d etermination procedures and criteria are set forth in the HTDMD and
reflected in the RDA Matrix for t he Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands . In making
Part B determinations in 2020, OSEP used results data related to:
(1) the participation of children with disabilities (CWD) on regular Statewide assessments;
(2) the percentage of CWD who graduated with a regular high school diploma; and
(3) the percentage of CWD who dropped out.
You may access the results of OSEP’s review of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands ’ SPP/APR and other relevant data by accessing the EMAPS SPP/APR reporting tool
using your Entity - specific log - on information at https://emaps.ed.gov/suite/ . When you acc ess
your Entity’s SPP/APR on the site, you will find, in applicable Indicators 1 through 16, the
OSEP Response to the indicator and any actions that the Entity is required to take. The actions
that the Entity is required to take are in two places:
(1) actions related to the correction of findings of noncompliance are in the “OSEP
Response” section of the indicator; and
(2) any other actions that the Entity is required to take are in the “Required Actions” section
of the indicator.
It is important for you to revi ew the Introduction to the SPP/APR, which may also include
language in the “ OSEP R esponse ” and/or “ Required Actions ” sections .
You will also find all of the following important documents saved as attachments:
(1) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ’ RDA Matrix;
(2) the HTDMD document;
(3) a spreadsheet entitled “2020 Data Rubric Part B,” which shows how OSEP calculated the
Commonwealth of the Northern Marian a Islands ’ “Timely and Accurate State - Reported
Data” score in the Compliance Matrix; and
(4) a document entitled “Dispute Resolution 2018 - 2019,” which includes the IDEA section
618 data that OSEP used to calculate the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands ’ “Timely State Complaint Decisions” and “Timely Due Process Hearing
Decisions” scores in the Compliance Matrix.
As noted above, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ’ 2020 determination is
Needs Assistance. A State’s or Entity’s 2020 RDA Determin ation is Needs Assistance if the
RDA Percentage is at least 60% but less than 80%. A State’s or Entity’s determination would
also be Needs Assistance if its RDA Determination percentage is 80% or above but the
Department has imposed Special or Specific Con ditions on the State’s or Entity’s last three
IDEA Part B grant awards (for FFYs 2017, 2018, and 2019), and those Specific Conditions are
in effect at the time of the 2020 determination.
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States and Entities were required to submit Phase III Year Four of th e SSIP by April 1, 2020.
OSEP appreciates the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ’ ongoing work on its
SSIP and its efforts to improve results for students with disabilities. We have carefully reviewed
and responded to your submission and will provid e additional feedback in the upcoming weeks .
Additionally, OSEP will continue to work with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands as it implements the fifth year of Phase III of the SSIP, which is due on April 1, 2021 .
As a reminder, the C ommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands must make its SPP/APR
available to the public by posting it on its agency’s website. Within the upcoming weeks, OSEP
will be finalizing an Entity Profile that:
(1) includes the Entity’s determination letter and SPP/ APR, OSEP attachments, and all
Entity attachments that are accessible in accordance with Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and
(2) will be accessible to the public via the ed.gov website.
OSEP appreciates the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ’ efforts to improve
results for children and youth with disabilities and looks forward to working with the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands over the next year as we continue our important
work of improving the lives of children wit h disabilities and their families. Please contact your
OSEP State Lead i f you have any questions, would like to discuss this further, or want to request
technical assistance.
Sincerely,
Laurie VanderPloeg
Director
Office of Special Education Programs
c c : Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Director of Special Education
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2020 SPP/APR Submission PART B — Northern Mariana Islands
State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report:Part BforSTATE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAMSuProvide sufficient detail to ensure that the Secretary and the pHow and where the State reported to the public on the FFY17 performance of each LEA locatInstructionsSampling is not allowed.Describe the results of the State's examination of thFFY20132014201520162017Target >=72.00%74.00%76.00%78.00%Data72.58%82.00%80.00%82.00%76.39%TargetsFFY20182019Target >=8.00%80.00%Targets: Description of Stakeholder Input With technical assistance provided by the UniveDateDescriptionData SY 2017-18 Cohorts for Regulatory Adjusted-Cohort Graduation Rate (ED10/02/2019Number of youth with IEPs graduating with a regular diploma62 SY 2017-18 CohortNumber of youth with IEPs eligible to graduate69 SY 2017-18 Regulatory Adjusted Cohort Gr89.86%FFY 2018 SPP/APR DataNumber of youth with IEPs in the current year's adjusted cohort graduating with a regularProvide additional information about this indicator (optional)Effective FFY 2017, OSEP reOPTION 2:Use same data source and measurement that the State used to report in its FFY 20FFY20132014201520162017Target =Overall95.00%95.00%MathA >=Overall95.00%95.00%Targets: Description of Stakeholder Input In FFY 2013, the CNMI stakeholders determined tFFY 2018 Data Disaggregation from EDFactsInclude the disaggregated data in your final SPP84767766596062b. IEPs in regular assessment with no accommodations0210004c. IEPs in regul74646960484548f. IEPs in alternate assessment against alternate standards66458106Data Source: SY 2018-19 Assessment Data Groups - Math (EDFacts file spec FS185; Data Gro66596062b. IEPs in regular assessment with no accommodations0210004c. IEPs in regular ass60484749f. IEPs in alternate assessment against alternate standards66458106FFY 2018 SPP/AGroupGroup NameNumber of Children with IEPsNumber of Children with IEPs ParticipatingFFY FFY 2018 SPP/APR Data: Math AssessmentGroupGroup NameNumber of Children with IEPsNumber oThe SEA, (or, in the case of a district-wide assessment, LEA) must make available to the (20 U.S.C. 1416 (a)(3)(A))Data Source3C. Same data as used for reporting to the DepartmenGrade 10Grade 11Grade 12HSAOverallXXXXXXXXXXXHistorical Data: Reading GroupGroup NameBase20132014201520162017AOverall2005Target >=20.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%AOverall11.00%ActuHistorical Data: MathGroup Group NameBaseline FFY20132014201520162017AOverall2005Target >AOverall10.00%Actual23.41%7.98%6.86%8.83%9.73%TargetsGroupGroup Name20182019ReadingA >=Overall60.00%60.00%MathA >=Overall60.00%60.00%Targets: Description of Stakeholder Input In FFY 2013, the CNMI stakeholders determined tFFY 2018 Data Disaggregation from EDFactsInclude the disaggregated data in your final SPP80727465565558b. IEPs in regular assessment with no accommodations scored at or above proc. IEPs in regular assessment with accommodations scored at or above proficient against gData Source: SY 2018-19 Assessment Data Groups - Math (EDFacts file spec FS175; Data Gro7465565759b. IEPs in regular assessment with no accommodations scored at or above profici00000f. IEPs in alternate assessment against alternate standards scored at or above profiGroupGroup NameChildren with IEPs who received a valid score and a proficiency was assignGroupGroup NameReasons for slippage, if applicableAOverallThe CNMI did not meet its 3C Reading or Math targets and demonstrated slippage by 4.26% iChildren with IEPs who received a valid score and a proficiency was assignedNumber of ChiGroup NameReasons for slippage, if applicableAOverallThe CNMI did not meet its 3C ReadingRegulatory InformationThe SEA, (or, in the case of a district-wide assessment, LEA) must Provide additional information about this indicator (optional)3C - Prior FFY Required ActInstructionsIf the State has established a minimum n size requirement, the State may onlyFFY20132014201520162017Target =80.00%82.00%84.00%86.00%88.00%Data90.25%90.65%90.07%91.34%92.31%TargetsFFY20182019Target >=90.00%90.00%FFY 2018 SPP/APR DataNumber of respondent parents who report schools facilitaFFY 2017 DataFFY 2018 TargetFFY 2018 DataStatusSlippage39041792.31%90.00%93.53%Met TargetWas sampling used? NOWas a survey used? YESIf yes, is it a new or revised survey?NOThe demographics of the parents responding are representative of the demographics of chilInclude the State's analyses of the extent to which the demographics of the parents respo8 - Required ActionsIndicator 9: Disproportionate RepresentationInstructions and MeasureSelect yes if this indicator is not applicable.YESProvide an explanation of why it is notInclude State's definition of disproportionate representation. Please specify in your dInstructions and MeasurementMonitoring Priority: Effective GenerIf the State reported less than 100% compliance for the previous reporting period (e.g., FFY20132014201520162017Target 100%100%100%100%100%Data94.17%97.47%98.45%97.96%99.11%TargetsFFY20182019Target 100%100%FFY 2018 SPP/APR Data(a) Number of children for whom parental consent to evaluate wasFFY 2018 DataStatusSlippage2219599.11%100%96.53%Did Not Meet TargetSlippageProvide reasoDescribe the method used to collect these data, and if data are from the State's monitori2200FFY 2017 Findings of Noncompliance Verified as CorrectedDescribe how the State verified tCorrection of Findings of Noncompliance Identified Prior to FFY 2017Year Findings of Nonc11 - Prior FFY Required ActionsNone11 - OSEP ResponseBecause the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands reported less than 100% complianPercent = [(c) divided by (a - b - d - e - f)] times 100.InstructionsIf data are from StaFFY20132014201520162017Target100%100%100%100%100%Data100.00%96.30%100.00%100.0%100.00%TargetsFFY20182019Target 100%100%FFY 2018 SPP/APR Dataa. Number of children who have been served in Part C and referred toc. Number of those found eligible who have an IEP developed and implemented by their third. Number for whom parent refusals to provide consent caused delays in evaluation or inite. Number of children who were referred to Part C less than 90 days before their third bif. Number of children whose parents chose to continue early intervention services beyond Numerator(c)Denominator(a-b-d-e-f)FFY 2017 DataFFY 2018 TargetFFY 2018 DataStatusSlippagePercent of children referred by Part C prior to age 3 who are Data used to report in this indicator was taken from the database and verified in the chiCorrection of Findings of Noncompliance Identified Prior to FFY 2017Year Findings of NoncFindings of Noncompliance Verified as CorrectedFindings Not Yet Verified as Corrected12 - Prior FFY Required ActionsNone12 - OSEP Response12 - Required Actionsicator 13: Secondary TransitionInstructionHistorical DataBaseline200977.00%FFY20132014201520162017Target 100%100%100%100%100%Data100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%TargetsFFY20182019Target 100%100%FFY 2018 SPP/APR DataNumber of youth aged 16 and above with IEPs that contain each ofFFY 2018 DataStatusSlippage239239100.00%100%100.00%Met TargetNo SlippageWhat is the sourcProvide additional information about this indicator (optional)Correction of Findings of NCorrection of Findings of Noncompliance Identified Prior to FFY 2017Year Findings of NoncFindings of Noncompliance Verified as CorrectedFindings Not Yet Verified as Corrected13 - Prior FFY Required ActionsNone13 - OSEP Response13 - Required Actionsicator 14: Post-School OutcomesInstructionSamplingof youth who had IEPs and are no longer in secondary schoolis allowed. When samMeasure C: All youth reported under measures A and B should also be reported under measur14.00%16.00%18.00%19.00%A10.0%Data24.00%25.45%16.98%10.17%12.24%B2009Target >=48.00%52.0B62.00%Data48.00%47.27%37.74%61.02%48.98%C2009Target >=56.00%63.00%69.00%75.00%81.00%C86.56.00%50.91%43.40%64.41%61.22%FFY 2018 TargetsFFY20182019Target A >=20.00%20.00%Target B >=63.00%63.00%Target C >=87.00%87.00%Targets: Description of Stakeholder Input In FFY 2013, the CNMI primary stakeholders dete1. Number of respondent youth who enrolled in higher education within one year of leaving2. Number of respondent youth who competitively employed within one year of leaving high 3. Number of respondent youth enrolled in some other postsecondary education or training 4. Number of respondent youth who are in some other employment within one year of leavingNumber of respondent youthNumber of respondent youth who are no longer in secondary schoo106212.24%20.00%16.13%Did Not Meet TargetNo SlippageB. Enrolled in higher education or coPlease select the reporting option your State is using: Option 1: Use the same definitionWas a survey used? YESIf yes, is it a new or revised survey?NOInclude the State's analyses of the extent to which the response data are representative Provide additional information about this indicator (optional)14 - Prior FFY Required Act SessionsInstructions and MeasurementMonitoring Priority: EffectSourceDateDescriptionDataSY 2018-19 EMAPS IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Survey; Section C: Due Process ComplaintsSY 2018-19 EMAPS IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Survey; Section C: Due Process Complaints0Select yes if the data reported in this indicator are not the same as the State's data rHistorical DataBaseline2005FFY20132014201520162017Target >=DataTargetsFFY20182019Target >=FFY 2018 SPP/APR Data3.1(a) Number resolutions sessions resolved through settlement agreeNone15 - OSEP ResponseThe Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands reported fewer thaSelect yes to use target rangesTarget Range not usedPrepopulated DataSourceDateDescriptioSY 2018-19 EMAPS IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Survey; Section B: Mediation Requests11/10SY 2018-19 EMAPS IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Survey; Section B: Mediation Requests11/2.1.a.i Mediations agreements related to due process complaints0SY 2018-19 EMAPS IDEA Par11/11/20192.1.b.i Mediations agreements not related to due process complaints0Select yes if the data reported in this indicator are not the same as the State's data reFFY20132014201520162017Target >=DataTargetsFFY20182019Target >=FFY 2018 SPP/APR Data2.1.a.i Mediation agreements related to due process complaints2.1.b.i Mediation agreement16 - OSEP ResponseThe Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands reported fewer than teInterim DirectorEmail: donna.flores@cnmipss.orgPhone:6702871905Submitted on:04/26/20 11:055Part B
(Grant Year 2018–2019 — Issued June 25, 2020)
How the department made determinations (Entities)
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