Some waivers have attachments that MUST be added to the online waiver application.
60119 Audit Finding
Following is a list of required attachments:
- Copy of audit finding.
- Response to audit finding.
- Copy of your board resolution for the audited year, if any.
- Copy of this year’s resolution and proof of public hearing /with posted date and location to prove a “legally compliant hearing “has been held.
- Completed List of Instructional Material FAQ
Algebra 1
All students may be included on the same waiver request when requesting a waiver of multiple students. List students to be included on the waiver without overtly identifying them (use an identifying number instead), and for each student, provide all of the information below:
- For each student included in the waiver request, attach a valid, current IEP for each student. Highlight the areas of mathematics deficiencies and how the student's needs in mathematics were addressed.
- Highlight information from IEPs for all high school years to prove that the student was on the diploma track consistently and evidence that the IEP was written to support the student's participation in diploma track math courses, particularly algebra.
- Highlight the specific assistance the district provided to the student, such as supplementary aids, services, accommodations, modifications, and supports, to attain this diploma track goal specifically for the algebra requirement in those years.
- Copy of the transcript for each student.
- Highlight all current and previous attempts at algebra and pre-algebra classes on transcript.
- Highlight which assessment the district has used at the high school level for the student: Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR).
Waivers and Exemptions for Eligible Students with Disabilities
For information about CAHSEE Waivers and Exemptions for eligible students with disabilities. Please see the CAHSEE Streamlined Waiver Policy for Eligible Students with Disabilities and the CAHSEE information page.
The following is information to assist LEAs or SELPAs in preparing these types of waiver requests.
All students may be included on the same waiver request when requesting a waiver of multiple students. List students to be included on the waiver without overtly identifying them (use an identifying number other than the Statewide Student Identifier [SSID]), and for each student, provide all of the information below:
- Attach an operative IEP adopted pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) or a plan adopted pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794(a)) that indicates that the eligible SWD has an anticipated graduation date and is scheduled to receive a high school diploma on or after July 1, 2012;
- Provide documentation that the student has not passed the CAHSEE;
- Provide documentation that the student has satisfied or will satisfy all other state and local requirements for the receipt of a high school diploma on or after July 1, 2012;
- Provide documentation that the student has attempted to pass both portions of the CAHSEE (i.e., English language arts and mathematics) at least once, with the accommodations or modifications, if any, specified in the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan; and
- Provide a copy of the student score report(s), demonstrating that each student has attained a performance level scale score of 300 (Basic) or above on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program California Standards Test (CST) in English language arts (ELA) grade ten or Algebra I without the use of a modification, or a scale score of 350 (Proficient) or above on the California Modified Assessment (CMA) in ELA grade ten or Algebra I.
Redact any names on all documents for confidentiality and use the same identifier on all documents for the same student so the documents can be reviewed together.
Educational Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Pupils
Sumbit a separate waiver for each interpreter and provide the following informtion:
- Name, date and score of most recent (within 12 months)* interpreter assessment (EIPA, ESSE, or NAD/ACCI)
- Copy of the latest Test Certification page
- Name, dates and scores of previous assessments
- Date of hire
- A Remediation Plan, specific to that interpreter, including the LEA’s plans help the interpreter to achieve certification in the next year, including training/mentoring by a RID certified interpreter. The plan must include a statement that the interpreter understands (s)he might notbe able to stay in their job is certification is not met, or a waiver granted. This document must be signed by the interpreter and the union representative as well as someone from administration
Waiver Policy for Educational Interpreters
Instructional Time Penalty for Districts and County Office of Education
Following is a list of additional documentation to be attached with the waiver request:
- Copy of the audit finding and local educational agency response.
- At least two years worth of proposed bell schedule(s) and school calendar(s) for the required make-up of time, showing all full and partial instructional days, student free days, etc.
- Summary of instructional minute totals, daily and annually, including the state minimum by grade(s) and the 1982-83 requirements for the district/school for the two years of waiver make-up.
Instructional Time Penalty for Charter Schools
Following is a list of additional documentation to be attached with the waiver request:
- Copy of the final audit finding showing penalty amount and shortage information, and your response to the audit finding.
- Planned make-up
- Two years worth of calendars (showing minimum and regular days, holidays, non student time etc.) with bell schedules with minutes for indicated.
- Summaries of minutes, days so Department staff can be able to verify all of your proposed make-up time.
Explain:
- Why shortage occurred (what was not done or done by the school for what grade levels of students)
- Number of minutes or days short for what grade levels of students
- How many grade levels you serve (to be able to follow affected students for two years)
Instructional Time Information
Multi-track
When requesting a general waiver request for Charter School Attendance Accounting for Multi-Track the following should also be included:
- Identification of the charter school for which the district is requesting the waiver;
- A copy of the charter school's calendar for the year(s) for which the waiver is requested;
- The number of tracks that the school operates;
- The total number of days school is taught in the charter school;
- The total number of days school is taught in each track; and,
- The reason why the school is operating on multi-track.
Waiver Policies for Calculating Charter School ADA: Alternative Calculation Method
Physical Education Program – Block Schedule
When submitting a Physical Education Program – Block Schedule general waiver request
Please see the Waiver Policy to review the Physical Education Requirement for Block Schedules
Resource Specialist
When requesting a specific waiver request for Resource Specialist Caseload the following should be included:
These documents are to be completed by the Resource Specialist and Administrator (DOC; Revised 26-Apr-2013) and attached to the online waiver request.
Special Education NPS/NPA
When submitting a Child Specific waiver request please include the following documents:
- Supplemental Information to Accompany a Request for a Specific Waiver to Obtain Services from a Noncertified Non-Public School or Agency. NPS_NPA Form (DOC; Posted 9-21-2012)
Summer School Meal
Summer meal waivers must be received by the CDE Waiver Office no later than 60 days prior to the last regular meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE) and before the commencement of the summer school session for which the waiver is sought. Therefore, please have your completed summer school meal waiver into the CDE Waiver Office by February or April at the latest.
- For condition one: Condition One (DOC; Posted 21-Sep-2012)
- For condition two: Condition Two (XLS; Posted 21-Sep-2012)
- Summer Meal Waiver Request Supplemental Form (DOC; Updated 10-Oct-2012)
