Recommended Practices. The recommended practices below must comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Consult with your biologist prior to implementing these practices for assistance.
Recommended Practices. Task Force or Strike Team Leaders are to have completed the requisite training, be experienced in handling multiple company operations and have exclusive interoperable mobile radio communications. - Task Force or Strike Team apparatus shall meet the minimum typing requirements based on the resources requested. - Transportation of manpower may be by private vehicle but use of official vehicles is preferred. Units shall travel in convoy from the assembly point to the Incident Staging Area.
Recommended Practices. Produce a draft contract for proposing companies to review and comment before incorporating into RFP • Initiate a dialogue to assess and reduce topics subject to negotiation, – reduces negotiation time, and – establishes a collaborative relationship for delivery of a successful project Workshop – Chartering Session • Reinforces Collaboration with an initial kickoff workshop or project chartering session • Aligns Owner expectations, project drivers and DB implementation – communications – reporting – monitoring and – oversight • Includes early consultation on risk sharing and form of contract in advance of RFP. General review of risk principles RISK = LIKELIHOOD x CONSEQUENCE Calibration is Key. Consequence includes financial and non-financial elements. Risk Formula RISK = LIKELIHOOD x CONSEQUENCE Calibration is Key. Consequence includes financial and non-financial elements. Early Assessment Process • Preliminary analysis of basic risks (both parties) –also can be the basis for contract drafting. • Submit draft contract to proposing companies for review and comment before incorporating into RFP. • Reduce issues subject to negotiation, – reduces negotiation time – establishes a collaborative relationship for delivery of a successful project. Risk Allocation Matrix Built around several components ▪ Risk element ▪ Primary responsibility ▪ Owner ▪ Design-Builder ▪ Shared ▪ Remarks (to clarify) Also, possibly include Mitigation Plan Industry References Water Design-Build Council, DBIA, Consensus Docs (AGC) Generally consistent with risk management principles – Such industry-standard forms - generally accepted by Design-Builders and CMARs with a minimum amount of negotiation – Forms prepared by outside advisors • may not be consistent with principles, • and may require extended negotiations to reach an acceptable agreement Achieving Collaboration Design-Build and XXXX delivery methods produce a highly collaborative relationship between Owner & company responsible for project delivery. – Relationship is established at the very beginning of the delivery process. – Reinforced by agreements -- reflecting collaborative principles & the equitable sharing of risk & reward for a project well-delivered. – All parties work for their mutual benefit & for the success of the project itself. Education Provided by the Water Design-Build Council ▪ Trade organization of national (and international) design-build companies that serve the water and wastewater industry ▪ Advocates fo...
Recommended Practices. This section provides a minimum set of requirements that shall be followed in the design, specification and installation of the qualified SHS. They form a set of “Recommended Practices” which when followed will ensure adequate levels of safety, performance, reliability and system lifetime.
Recommended Practices. This subsection identifies best practices in procuring and operating digital recording systems.
Recommended Practices. Confer with parents for the entry of children with severe disabilities into the Head Start programs • Train staff in child find activities Staff must inform parents of the types, purposes, and results of screenings and evaluations (45 CFR 1308.6[c]) Child Find: Laws, Regulations and Recommended Practices Local Educational Agency Head Start Grantees Recommended Practices • Meet with parents to discuss screening purposes and results • Refer child for special education evaluation Referrals
Recommended Practices. Provide written information to the LEA on any classroom and curriculum modifications attempted prior to referral of children for assessment • Region XII migrant programs will assist by providing Spanish interpretation and translation for families enrolled in Region XII programs.
Recommended Practices. Obtain written consent from the parent Staff must inform parents of the types and purposes of the screenings, well in advance of the screening, the results of these screenings and the purposes and results of any subsequent evaluations. (45 CFR 1308.6 [c]) Recommended Practices • HS staff inform parents of screenings and assessments used in program • Coordinate with LEA to ensure that parents are provided information about assessment and due process procedures Once a child has been referred for an initial Parental consent in writing must be obtained assessment …an individual education before a child can have an initial evaluation to programs shall occur, within 60 days of determine whether the child has a disability. receiving parental consent for the (45 CFR 1308.6[e][3]) assessment… (EC 56302.1 [a]) Recommended Practices Recommended Practices • Written consent of parent or guardian for • 60 day timeline begins when the LEA evaluation receives written consent for assessment from the parent or guardian; assessment needs to be completed and IEP held before the end of the 60 days • Consider relevant screening and assessment information provided by Head Start and other agencies • Consider relevant screening and assessment information provided by Head Start and other agencies Evaluation and Assessment: Laws, Regulations and Recommended Practices Local Educational Agency Head Start Grantees
Recommended Practices. Inform the parent of the assessment findings, including the child’s eligibility for special education services • Inform Head Start of the assessment findings, including the child’s eligibility for special education services with parent consent Grantees must explain the purpose and results of the evaluation and make concerted efforts to help the parents understand them. (45 CFR 1308.6[e][4])
Recommended Practices. HS coordinates with the LEA in informing the parent of the assessment results and attends the IEP meeting • Participate in the development and implementation of the IEP • HS teacher attends IEP meetings Children with disabilities are included in any state or district-wide assessments (IDEA 2004: §612 [a] [16][A]) The contractor maintains the Desired Results Developmental Profile-Revised (DRDP-R) and Desired Results parent survey data for children and families. The contractor uses the information to plan and conduct age and developmentally appropriate activities and monitor family involvement and satisfaction. (EC 8203[b], 8203.5[b], 8240[a], 8245, 8246, 8463[e], 5 CCR 18270.5, 18272, 18273, 18276, and 18279–18281) Recommended Practices The contractor maintains the Desired Results Developmental Profile-Revised (DRDP-R) and Desired Results parent survey data for children and families. The contractor uses the information to plan and conduct age and developmentally appropriate activities and monitor family involvement and satisfaction. (EC 8203[b], 8203.5[b], 8240[a], 8245, 8246, 8463[e], 5 CCR 18270.5, 18272, 18273, 18276, and 18279–18281) Recommended Practices • Programs that have funding from Title V childcare programs and HS programs use the DRDP Assessment System • The HS program coordinates with the LEA Evaluation and Assessment: Laws, Regulations and Recommended Practices Local Educational Agency Head Start Grantees • All 3, 4 and 5 year old preschoolers with IEPs participate in the DRDP Assessment System • The LEA coordinates with the HS program in the gathering of information for the DRDP Assessment System in the gathering of information for the DRDP Assessment System Individualized Education Program A local educational agency shall initiate and conduct meetings for the purposes of developing, reviewing, and revising the individualized education program of each individual with exceptional needs in accordance with (34 CFR 300.323) Individualized Education Program: Laws, Regulations and Recommended Practices Local Educational Agency Head Start Grantees Once a child has been referred for an initial Head Start is an appropriate placement assessment…an individual education according to the child’s IEP. (45 CFR 1308.5 programs shall occur, within 60 days of [c][3]) receiving parental consent for the And…(d) …not denied enrollment because of: assessment… (EC 56302.1 [a]) (1) staff attitudes and/or apprehensions; … (5) Need for personalized special services s...
