This newsletter provides updates for the Non-DoD Schools Program (NDSP). Key points include: - NDSP now allows reimbursement for mileage for one round trip per day for transportation if the school does not provide it. Special equipment required for courses can also now be reimbursed. - Families can enroll in DoDEA virtual school courses. NDSP liaison training sessions are offered monthly by phone. - There is a new online registration process for new NDSP students. Revised forms and documents are available on the website. - Special education services through NDSP require involvement of the NDSP Education ISS to develop an IEP and determine DoDEA eligibility according to IDEA guidelines.

1. NON-DOD SCHOOLS
PROGRAM (NDSP)
N D S P N E W S L E T T E R
A NE W S LE TTE R F O R THE ND S P
LIA IS O N, PO IN T S O F C O NTA C T A ND FA MI LIE S
SPRING 2012
WORLD-WIDE DODEA NDSP UPDATES
In this edition…..
POV Mileage Reimbursement At Post Rate For Boarding
NDSP Updates 1 NDSP Transportation reimbursement is pro- School
Contact Info 1 vided to sponsors for one round trip per day
Families may use the DSSR
(if the school does not provide transportation) “At Post” rate for boarding
Liaison Training 2
by submitting the SF 1164. Attendance re- school. It is especially impor-
Special Education NDSP 3
cords are no longer required. The form can tant that sponsors realize
be found on our website along with sample that any costs above the
forms. DSSR rate is at their ex-
NOTE: pense. Boarding school stu-
If a school recommends tutoring,
an evaluation or special education Virtual School dents using the “At Post” rate
services, the NDSP Education are not eligible for the 3
Instructional Systems Specialist Families enrolled in NDSP are eligible
round trips per school year
should be contacted immediately for enrollment in the DoDEA Virtual High
via email prior to agreeing to any from home and school.
services or payment of services. School. Contact your Area NDSP Educa-
Payment will not be authorized tion ISS if your child wishes or needs to
without prior approval by the NDSP Special Equipment
Education ISS. attend summer or fall classes. Summer
See contact information listed below: classes begin 1 June. Reimbursement
NEW: NDSP is now able to
NDSP Contact Information reimburse for special equip-
DoDEA HQ: Enrollments, processing payments, and questions regarding the NDSP program ment (calculators, micro-
Europe, Africa and Middle East: NDSP.Admin.Europe@hq.dodea.edu scopes) if the equipment is
South and North America: NDSP.Admin.Americas@hq.dodea.edu required for a specific course
Pacific: NDSP.Admin.Pacific@hq.dodea.edu and not provided by the
Telephone: 571-372-0591 DSN: 312-372-0591 Fax: 571-372-0591 school. The sponsor must sub-
Physical Address: 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria VA 22350-1400
mit a letter from the school on
the school letterhead indicat-
Area Education Instructional Systems Specialist: Education and special education support. ing that the special equipment
Europe, Africa and Middle East: NDSP.Education.Europe@eu.dodea.edu is required for the course and
Sharon Gancarcik Tel: 49-611-380-7727 Kevin O’Brien Tel: 49-611-380-7359
not provided by the school
South and North America: NDSP.Education.Americas@am.dodea.edu
along with the invoice and
Felicia Van Heertum Tel: 678-364-8033
Pacific: NDSP.Education.Pacific@pac.dodea.edu Sponsor Claim for Reimburse-
Lisa Edge Tel: 81-611-744-5677 ment worksheet.

2. NDSP WORLDWIDE NEWSLETTER Page 2
NDSP LIAISON TRAINING: NDSP Online Registration Process
APRIL-NOVEMBER
The Non-DoD Schools Program now has an online
NDSP Headquarters continues to offer
process for new registrations. The registration link
monthly NDSP Liaison Training Sessions
can be found on the NDSP website:
utilizing teleconferencing for new NDSP
Liaisons/POCs. Email or call Maggie http://www.dodea.edu/parents/dodea.cfm?
Howland and let her know when you would cId=nondod
like to attend. Phone: Comm.571-372- Choose “ NDSP Registration” either on the left navi-
1897 DSN: 312-372-1897 gation section or above the contact information. The
Email:Margaret.howland@hq.dodea.edu online registration process is only for new student
registrations. Parents may use the online registra-
15 May 2012 0800 to 0900 ES tion process instead of sending the DoDEA Form
12 Jun 2012 1900 to 2000 EST 610, orders, and other documentation through the
17 Jul 2012 0800 to 0900 EST NDSP Liaison or directly to the NDSP HQ email ad-
14 Aug 2012 0800 to 0900 EST dress. Please only use one method of registration.
16 Sep 2012 1900 to 2000 EST For example, if you start the online registration proc-
16 Oct 2012 0800 to 0900 EST ess, continue this process until completed.
NEW/REVISED NDSP
DOCUMENTS WORKSHEETS
NDSP has revised/added the
following worksheets.
EFT Worksheet
NDSP Liaison Info Worksheet
NDSP Liaison Training PowerPoint
Slides
NDSP 620 Pre Screening
Questionnaire
Please check the website for the
most up-to-date documents/
forms/worksheets.
http://www.dodea.edu/parents/

3. NDSP WORLDWIDE NEWSLETTER Page 3
Special Education through NDSP
(Includes Speech Therapy)
NDSP provides for special education services when a student meets eligibility according to DoDEA Special
Education Policies and Procedures; not the local school criteria. When a school recommends an assess-
ment for any special education service including learning support, resource class, speech therapy, occu-
pational therapy and/or physical therapy, the NDSP Education ISS must be involved in the process. If
DoDEA eligibility is determined, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed to meet the identified
needs. This IEP will be a DoDEA IEP and it is the document that allows for specific authorization of ser-
vices to NDSP students and reimbursement to providers/sponsor. Additionally, this IEP is in compliance
with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA.
What is the difference between a DoDEA IEP and a school Learning Support Plan?
Many schools in NDSP offer a Learning Support Program. Often they will write a Learning Support Plan
(there are many names for this document) identifying goals and objectives. Many of these plans are well
developed and do have individual needs addressed. The plans serve a good purpose in that school. The
school IEP may not meet any guidelines under US laws such as IDEA and thus will not guarantee services
in the schools at the new duty location. NDSP views the local plan as incoming information that may sup-
port the need for an assessment. NDSP does not provide special education funding based on these local
school plans.
When must I enroll in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)?
EFMP is mandatory for active duty military and needed for civilians if DoD funds will be used to provide
special education services. A sponsor is required to enroll when a child receives early intervention ser-
vices, is on a 504 plan, in the assessment process, or determined eligible and receiving special educa-
tion services. NDSP conducts EFMP screenings based on the needs identified on the current IEP.
What records are necessary to keep?
Sponsors should keep school records in their personal belongings when traveling between duty stations.
They should not be in a household goods shipment. Schools need copies of the current IEP at minimum
to begin services. Assessment reports and eligibility reports are necessary to determine eligibility at a new
location. Having these records may prevent a student from participating in individual assessments that
are not necessary and expedite the process of special education eligibility at the new location.