Illinois State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13 - ISBE Scoring Rubric for Indicator 13 - Special Education Department

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Illinois State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13 scoring rubric for special education documents whether a student’s IEP meets Indicator 13 requirements. The rubric organizes review fields for student, district, and reviewer details, then checks postsecondary goals, annual updates, evidence from age-appropriate transition assessments, and the inclusion of transition services. It also evaluates whether the IEP includes a course of study, aligns annual goals to transition service needs, and determines overall compliance based on Yes/No responses.

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Does the IEP meet the requirements of Indicator 13?

Yes criteria

No criteria

Indicator 13 review items

Measurable postsecondary goals

Annual updates to postsecondary goals

Evidence from age-appropriate transition assessments

Transition services to meet postsecondary goals

Course of study aligned to postsecondary goals

Annual IEP goals linked to transition service needs

ILLINOIS STATE PERFORMANCE PLAN (SPP) INDICATOR 13 ISBE SCORING RUBRIC FOR INDICATOR 13 100 North First Street , N-253 Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001 SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT | STUDENT NAME/IDENTIFIER | | | | | | | | | GRADE | DATE OF BIRTH | DATE OF REVIEW | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | DISTRICT NAME AND NUMBER | | | | | | | | | REVIEWER NAME | | | | | | ITEM \# |
| | | | | | | Does the IEP meet the requirements of Indicator 13? | | | | Yes | No | | | | | | | | | | 􀁿 Yes: If items 1a – 8r are ALL answered Yes, then the IEP meets Indicator 13 requirements; | | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 􀁿 Yes: If items 1a – 7q and 8s and 8t are ALL answered Yes AND 8r is answered No, then the IEP meets Indicator 13 requirements. | | | | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 􀁿 No: If one or more items were answered No, with the exception of question 8, then the IEP does not meet Indicator 13 requirements. | | | | | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1. There are measurable postsecondary goals education and/or training, and independent
in the areas of employment, living. 34 CFR 300.320(b)
Yes No Comments/Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Is there a measurable postsecondary goal for employment which will ~~ ~~
occur after high school/aging out? ~~ ~~
b. Is there a measurable postsecondary goal for education and/or
training which will occur after high school/aging out?
c. Is there a measurable postsecondary goal for independent living
which will occur after high school/aging out? 105ILCS 5/14-8 .03(a-5)
Does IEP meet the criteria for this item? If yes to all above guiding questions, check Yes. Otherwise check No. Yes No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. The postsecondary goals are updated annually. 34 CFR 300.320(b) Yes No Comments/Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | d. Has the current IEP been updated for employment?
e. Has the current IEP been updated for education and/or training?
f. Has the current IEP been updated for independent living? 105ILCS 5/14-8.03(a-5)
Does IEP meet the criteria for this item? If yes to all above guiding questions, check Yes. Otherwise check No. Yes No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. There is evidence that the measurable postsecondary goals were based on
age appropriate transition assessments and provided information on “the student’s needs taking into account strengths, preferences and interests”.
34 CFR 300.320(b)
Yes No Comments/Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | g. Was an age appropriate assessment given prior to the IEP meeting that addressed employment? h. Was an age appropriate assessment given prior to the IEP meeting that addressed education and/or training? i. Was an age appropriate assessment given prior to the IEP meeting that addressed independent living? 105ILCS 5/14-8 .03(a-5) Does IEP meet the criteria for this item? If yes to all above guiding questions, check Yes. Otherwise check No. Yes No 4. There are transition services in the IEP that will reasonably enable the student to meet his or her postsecondary goals. 34 CFR 300.320(b) Yes No Comments/Notes j. Is there at least one transition service, including academic and functional activities, which addresses the postsecondary employment goal that will occur during and/or after high school to facilitate movement from school to post-school?

FAQs

What does “Yes” mean for Indicator 13 requirements?

The IEP meets Indicator 13 requirements when all designated review items are answered “Yes” (with the rubric specifying an exception condition involving item 8r).

What postsecondary elements does the rubric require for item 1?

Item 1 checks measurable postsecondary goals for employment, education and/or training, and independent living occurring after high school/aging out.

How does the rubric determine whether the IEP includes appropriate transition services?

Item 4 requires transition services that reasonably enable the student to meet postsecondary goals, including services addressing employment, education/training, and independent living during and/or after high school.

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