FSA 4: Disproportionate Placement

LEA will review data to determine if they demonstrate disproportionate placement of students with a disability receiving special education supports and services, students who are English Learners (EL), or among racial subgroup populations. Students with disabilities must not be unnecessarily segregated into specific AEDY Programs because of their disability.

Resources for Disproportionate Placement

Alternatives to Suspension & Expulsion: Moving from Zero Tolerance to Equitable Discipline

Positive Proactive Approaches to Supporting Children with Disabilities A Guide for Stakeholders

Framework for Effective School Discipline | NASP

Key Elements of Policies to Address Discipline Disproportionality | PBIS.org

PA Equitable Practices Hub

How to Use the Disproportionality Calculator for Sending LEAs

Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS)

Root Cause Analysis | NIRN

Root Cause Analysis Fillable Forms | NIRN

Checklist Items

LEA(s) had data submitted from the previous school year
LEA(s) and AEDY Program jointly train on criteria for placement and trends in placement for students in AEDY Programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the threshold for disproportionality data review?

A: For a Sending LEA, 10 or more students placed in an AEDY program who are identified as students with disabilities and/or English Learners is the threshold to review a disproportionate representation. This review consists only of students in grades 6-12. We recommend LEAs also take a look at demographic trends related to race and ethnicity to determine if additional areas need to be addressed on their action plans.

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