IMPORTANT Information for all users in SIRAS

Annual IEP implementation monitoring: This spring, the CDE will be collecting service data for a random sample of students from each LEA for service dates March 1- April 29, 2024.  The service log feature in SIRAS is a great way to document that services have been completed. As a reminder, a provider is able make a log note for multiple dates, both for individual students and group sessions using the service log feature in SIRAS.  In addition, you are able to select the number of minutes served in a single click. Click for additional help with the service log.

IEP Manager> Print/Preview/Options:  The Preview/Print feature has in the Forms Manager has been improved. The new feature allows you the flexibility to combine forms that may have not yet been submitted, and/or select the forms you would like to include in the draft documents.  Click on this link for further details on how to use the Print/Preview/Options feature. 

                             

Custom List and Query sharing: Admin Users have the ability to share custom lists and queries to others within a SELPA, district, or school. A custom list can also be associated with a query. Once a query or list is saved, the option to share to your SELPA, school or district will appear.

Meeting Reports: Meeting Reports have been separated into three tabs.  The list of students on the first tab, then queries and predefined reports.

                   

 

Use the Student Data Overview links on your home page to monitor Upcoming and Overdue meetings. 

Review your open meetings regularly. Finalize IEP meetings as quickly as possible, right after parent consent has been received. 

Spring ELA, Math, Science and EL testing: The TOMS Export Procedure Help Sheet contains guidance for case managers on data review, for SIRAS administrative staff on the data export for TOMS and for test coordinators on the upload of test supports/accommodations to TOMS.  

 

IMPORTANT Information for SIRAS Data Administrators in SIRAS

Continue practicing ongoing data monitoring procedures. These include addressing Errors/Warnings in SIRAS and in CALPADS/View Submissions, sending data to CALPADS, reviewing Predefined Queries, monitoring meetings for readiness to finalize, reviewing Statistical Reports and the New Referral List. See the SIRAS4Admins Padlet for a complete list of Data Monitoring Procedures.

Review the Accountability Report (16.21) from CALPADS for overdue IEPs. Follow up with IEP teams and in SIRAS to make sure any missing data gets to CALPADS in a timely fashion.

Spring DRDP: All infants and preschoolers who have begun SPED services before April 1 (in any district) will need to have a DRDP. DRDP data must be entered into SIRAS by Friday, May 24th. Locate all DRDP eligible students by going to the Search button/Predefined Queries. Refer to the DRDP Help Sheets on the SIRAS4Admins Padlet

Post-secondary outcome surveys: The 2024 survey form is now posted in SIRAS and ready to send out.   Post-secondary data is due in SIRAS on Friday, June 28th for EOY 4 Reporting. See the Post-Secondary Help Sheets on the SIRAS4Admins Padlet for more information. 
 

SIRAS TRANSLATION SERVICES:
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SST Tracker and the 504 Modules

>>> 504 Module - SIS Integration now available. Click here for more technical information 

Contact [email protected] for a quote and to arrange

The modules employ Transfer buttons on the MIS Summary page which move the student record from one module to another (for example, SST to 504 or SST to Special Education). If your district is interested in using either the SST Tracker or the 504 Plan Developer email Siras Systems for assistance to get started. 

Optional Costs:
     - Customized 504 Forms
     - SIS Integration of demographic and contact data
     - Training & Workshops

 

SIRAS CCSS Goal Alignment to Assessment & Worksheet Project
Siras Systems is looking for volunteers to assist in the development of short assessment worksheets connected to the goal stems when developed in the GoalWizard. Our hope is that we can combine our resources and efforts to develop material for CCSS goal stems. SIRAS Systems will help coordinate and facilitate the development of the assessments, configure and import the files into SIRAS when complete. This project will take about a year to fully materialize. This cooperative effort benefits the outcomes of the students we serve. Users in the SIRAS family can easily and efficiently develop baselines, evaluate the student’s progress toward their goals, determine whether the goal is met and present this evidence at the annual review meetings. Your participation and contribution to this project as a SELPA would be greatly appreciated by many. All participants that assist would be added to our Acknowledgement page for professional recognition. If you are interested in assisting with this project, email Steve Ormbrek at [email protected]