Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part XCI - Bulletin 1922-Compliance Monitoring Procedures
Chapter 3 - Operational Procedures for Compliance Monitoring
Section XCI-311 - Activities Conducted During the On-Site Visit

A. The monitoring team will meet briefly with the representatives of the LEA to discuss how the visit will be conducted and to discuss any logistical or travel issues of concern.

B. Individuals authorized by the LDE will conduct a parent focus group meeting and interview parents to collect data/information on their satisfaction of the services provided to their children and their involvement in their children's program. At the discretion of the parent, interviews may be conducted at the school site or via teleconference.

C. During the on-site monitoring of the LEA, the monitoring team will schedule an evening town hall meeting to provide a forum for parents to engage with team members and other parents. Facilitators will be available to answer questions if parents should want to discuss a matter privately outside the group setting.

D. LDE team members will visit sites, make observations, review records, and interview personnel.

E. The team leader will meet with the LEA special education director to review administrative issues. Additional data/information may be requested if further analysis is required for determining compliance status for specific regulatory issues.