Appeals Process
Barrington 220 uses multiple sets of criteria, specifically the local percentiles on the CogAT and MAP assessments, to determine if eligibility for Extended Services in grades 3-8 is appropriate for a student. All students are considered for eligibility for Extended Services through Universal Screening in grades 2 and 5 or upon entrance to the school district if moving from out of the district. In addition, each school year, student data is reviewed throughout the year and progress is monitored to determine the best-fit instruction for students.
When is it appropriate to appeal a decision for Extended Services?
In some cases, a student may have an extenuating circumstance that goes beyond the criteria used for the universal screening and review processes that suggest that a student may be a good candidate for Extended Services. In these circumstances, a parent or teacher may request an opportunity to appeal but must provide significant reasoning as to why the current data does not fully reflect the student’s abilities.
If a student would like to appeal a decision made on his/her behalf, the student must reach out to a classroom teacher, school counselor, and/or parent/guardian.
What is the Appeals Process?
For an appeal to be considered, a parent or teacher must complete the appeals process form in its entirety and submit it by the deadline. This appeals form will provide the committee with detailed information on the different qualities, extenuating circumstances, or additional data that may potentially make the student a strong candidate for Extended Services.
All appeal forms will be presented to a full committee for review. The appeals committee will be comprised of extended teachers, general education teachers, and administrators. The committee members take time to look at each student's data and read over parent and teacher narratives. A group discussion regarding each student will occur during the appeals meeting. The committee will review and gather any additional evidence as needed. This may require additional assessments. Parents will be notified of all decisions via e-mail.
Please know that completing the appeal form does not guarantee that your child's placement will be changed.
Timing for Appeals
Appeals can only be submitted during the following dates. No late appeals will be considered. Once the appeals window has closed, the committee will meet to review each appeal. All decisions will be shared with parents via e-mail.
Spring Appeals: The Spring appeals window opens the first Monday after the last day of school and closes two weeks later. Appeals must be submitted on time.
Fall Appeals: The Fall appeals window opens the Monday after fall conferences and closes two weeks later. Appeals must be submitted on time.
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Spring Appeals Window |
Fall Appeals Window |
| Opens |
Monday, June 3, 2024 |
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 |
| Closes |
Monday, June 17, 2024 |
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 |
What are the potential outcomes?
The Appeals Committee will come to a consensus and provide one of the following decisions:
- The student’s current placement is appropriate, and the appeal is not granted.
- The committee may determine that additional data or testing is needed to make a decision. In this case, parents will be notified and information will be shared regarding the next steps.
- The committee agrees that the appeal is warranted and grants extended placement into one or more subjects.
Decisions made by the Appeals Committee are final and there are no further opportunities for appeal during the upcoming school year.
If you have optional artifacts that need to be considered, please email those to Jordan Anderson, Director of Learning Services, at janderson@barrington220.org.
