MO Course Access Program
How is observation as a part of a special education evaluation by the IEP team handled for a student in MOCAP?
Obviously, the virtual education setting is not the proper environment for an observation. However, a paper review of work produced in consultation with teachers could be helpful to the evaluation team.
Is MOCAP a school district?
No. MOCAP is publicly funded educational/instructional program not a school district. The language of 161.670 uses the term school district when talking about entities other than MOCAP. The statutory definition of school district is not applicable to MOCAP. See 160.011(1), (5), (10), (13) and 160.021 RSMo.
Is MOCAP subject to MSIP reviews?
Yes. 161.670 (4) RSMo.
Is MOCAP subject to IDEA compliance reviews?
No. MOCAP is a program, not a local education authority (LEA) or a school.
If the IEP team does not support education at a virtual school and is prepared to provide FAPE at the school, but the parent prefers virtual school, can the student attend MOCAP?
Yes, as a parentally enrolled student. The student would not be enrolled in the school district.
How much time can a student enrolled in MOCAP classes expect to spend working online and off to successfully complete the classes?
A student should plan to spend at least one hour five days a week for each class the student is enrolled.