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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Approval of Local Early Access Program (LEAP) 2015-2016
Item Type:Consent
Background:

LEAP (Local Early Access Program) is a parent-child early intervention program serving children from birth to three years old who meet the following criteria:

  • Developmental delay with 50% in one or more areas. Referrals are made by Regional Center East Bay.
  • Children eligible for Special Education in the low incidence category

LEAP is administered by Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland dba UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland ("CHILDREN's") and has more than 30 years of experience providing services to children with developmental disabilities and their families. This program has both a home- based and center-based component.

Funding is provided by the State Department of Education for infant discretionary programs. The funds flow through the Alameda Unified School District. LEAP invoices the District in four quarterly increments. The District benefits from this arrangement since the monies not spent by LEAP are available to pay for district level infant services and support.

 

Goals:Routine Matter
Fund:Special Education Funding
Fund Codes: 
Fiscal Analysis

Amount (Savings) (Cost):

$268,400.00
Department Budget:Special Education
Recommendation:Approve as submitted.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.| #6 - Allocation of funds must support our vision, mission, and guiding principles.
Submitted By:Barbara E. Adams, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Local Early Access Plan Agreement 2015-20167/28/2015Backup Material