STAC System to Track and Account for Children

STAC System to Track and Account for Children (STAC) STAC, Special Aids and Medicaid Unit is the unit within the NYS Education Department responsible for processing requests for Commissioner's approval for reimbursement. This includes reimbursement approval for the costs of providing services to preschool and school-age students placed in special education programs at public and SED-approved private schools, specialact school districts, BOCES, and at state-supported and stateoperated schools for the deaf and blind. It also includes reimbursement approval for students who have been determined to be homeless or runaway youth and for education services provided to incarcerated youth. This year STAC will process over 225, 000 requests for reimbursement to school districts and municipalities. February 2012 1

DISTRICT STAC Approval Application (STAC 1) completed online STAC Approval List (STAC-3) listing received and checked for accuracy BASIC STAC PROCESS INITIAL APPROVAL STAC Approval Listing (STAC-3 listing) mailed monthly OR Use reapplication screen For continuing placements STAC Approval Listing (STAC-3) listing received and checked for accuracy STAC Approval Listing (STAC-3 listing) mailed monthly AMENDMENT PROCESS STACS amended through the online system adding/changing/ withdrawing STAC Approval Listing (STAC-3 listing) generated STAC Approval Listing (Stac-3) listing received and checked for accuracy CLAIMING AID Verify online screen or verify and return paper AVL District checks APR (or PUB or PRIFor AVL/HSCAR updates STAC & SPECIAL AIDS Automated verification listing AVL- Verify online or complete paper AVL Approved payment report (APR) mailed for 4408. PUB updated by HSCAR or PRI updated by online AVL 2

Summary of Key Interactions in STAC and Aid Claim Process STAC-1 or STAC reapplication listing requires two district offices to work together because: CSE/CPSE knows- ● School of placement ● Program option and related services ● Period of enrollment Business Office knows- ● Amount billed by provider ● Amount district paid provider ● Aid received from SED State sets STAC Rates For 10 -Mo. Section 4405 Private School Education July and August Sec. 4408 Maintenance STAC-3 Approvals and STAC-3 Approval Information Approved services Period of service approved Approved program rates Approved costs Automated Verification Listings (AVL's) Show STAC-3 approved services eligible for aid and not claimed on a prior AVL District verifies or corrects the dates of service and costs listed Returns to STAC and Special Aids Approved Payment Report (APR) Shows AVL verified period of enrollment Approved rates ( when rates are set by SED) AVL verified rates for other services Aidable cost- Aid paid to date- Aid due to district 3

STAC ACRONYMS AND COMMON TERMS • • • • • • • ADA AOE APR ATT AVL CCI CPSE CSE FTE GEN - Average Daily Balance - Approved Operating Expense - Approved Payment Report - Attendance Output Report - Automated Verification Report - Child Care Institution - Committee on Preschool Special Education - Committee on Special Education - Full Time Equivalent - General Formula Aid Output Report HCSAR- High Cost STAC-3 Amendment Report ICF - Intermediate Care Facility IEP - Individualized Education Program IRA - Individualized Residential Alternatives IY - Incarcerated Youth LEA - Local Educational Agency PRI - Private Excess Cost Output Report PUB - Public Excess Cost Output Report P-12 - Special Education Office RTF - Residential Treatment Facility STAC - System to Track and Account for Children TAPU - Total Aidable Pupil Units OPWDD – Office of People with Development Disabilities (formerly OMRDD) OCFS – Office of Children and Family Services OMH – Office of Mental Health 4 4

FOSTER CARE District of Location: Bills the district of origin for cost of education: except where the student is residing In a home affiliated with a Special Act School District, SED provides current year reimbursement Claims all appropriate State Aid and claims transportation costs. Counts student with disability for purpose of federal aid, except if student attends a private approved school. District of Origin: District where student resided at the time of placement in the care and custody of DSS. Reimburses district of location for cost of education less State Aid collected by district of location. If the student Resides in a facility affiliated with a Special Act School District, SED provides payment to district of location And deducts cost of education from district of origin. 5 5

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SHOWS STACS ON SYSTEM FIND/CREATE STAC ID NUMBER VIEW OR AMEND STACS ALREADY ON VIEW STAC 3 APPROVAL VIEW AN EXISTING PRE-APPROVAL (DOSES) CREATE A PRE-APPROVAL (DOSES) ADD/WITHDRAW A STAC TO OR FROM THE SYSTEM ONLINE REAPPLICATION FOR CONTINUING PLACEMENTS ONLINE AVL SCREENS FIND PROGRAMS FOR PROVIDERS PROGRAM DATE CHANGE SCREEN FOR FOLLOWING YEAR 7

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On-Line STAC Verification Status Enrollment Year Programs Verifiable On-Line as of September 2011 2009 -10 and 2010 -11 10 -Mo. School Year Private Section 4405 Program (Verify after year ends on 6/30 using DVPRV) 2009 -10 and 2010 -11 10 -Mo. Nonresident & Runaway Homeless Program (Verify after year ends on 6/30 using DVHOM) 2010 -11 Incarcerated Youth 12 -Mo. Program (Verify after 3 Periods: 7/1 -11/30, 7/1 -3/31, and 7/1 -6/30 using DVINC) 2008 to 2011 Summer Sec. 4408 (After 8/31 verify Educ & Main using DVSUM and verify Summer Trans. Costs using DVSTR) 2008 to 2011 Summer Sec. 4201 Transportation Cost use DVST 3 2008 to 2011 Summer Ch. 47, 66, & 721 Education Only use DVCSM On-Line Verification Screens to be Added in Next Year 2008 Summer 9015 Programs (1/2 Hour Unit Reporting) 2008 - 2011 Summer Ch. 47 and 721 Transportation Costs 14

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HIGH COST PUBLIC REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE Districts file STACs on their special education students who exceed their district threshold. (This is found on line 5 on the Public Excess Cost Aid Output Report) HTTP: //STATEAID. NYSED. GOV/ Aid is based for current year on prior year’s enrollment. Example: For the 10/11 school year aid is received on the 09/10 enrollment. Payments are made as follows: DECEMBER-up to 25% MARCH- next 45% JUNE- next 15% AUGUST- up to 15% SEPTEMBER – Any remaining balance These dates are approximate 16 16

Resources for Calculating High Cost STACs Calculating 10 -Month “Annualized Cost” Education Rates for Students with Disabilities Educated in a District-Operated Program http: //www. oms. nysed. gov/stac/schoolage/avlpayment_reports_and_chargebacks/annualized_cost_calcula tion. html Draft Worksheet for Calculating 10 -Month Annualized Costs for an In-District High Cost Public Placement Student with Disabilities http: //www. oms. nysed. gov/stac/schoolage/avlpayment_reports_and_chargebacks/annualized_cost_worksh eet. htm Instructions on how to find your School District’s Threshold http: //www. oms. nysed. gov/stac/schoolage_place ment_summary/public_excess_cost/how_to_find_threshold. pdf 17

HIGH COST PUBLIC HIGH COST STAC-3 amendment reports HCSAR Still verified on paper 18 18

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10 -MONTH PRIVATE PLACEMENTS In State, Out of State, and Emergency Interim Placements (EIP’s) 22 22

10 -MONTH PRIVATE EXCESS COST REIMBURSEMENT AID Districts file STACs for all in state and out of state private placements Aid ratio is found on line 8 of the Private Excess Cost Aid Output Report Minimum aid is 50% Current year aid payments are based on prior year enrollment and education costs Payment Procedures: up to 25% in December additional 45% in March additional 15% in June additional 15% in August remaining balance if any in September 2323

PRIVATE PLACEMENTS Submit Documentation for initial placements and when there is a change in: • CSE • Day to Residential • Residential to Day • A change to another private school • A change from preschool to school age • A change from In State to Out Of State • A change from Out of State to In State 24 24

DOSES (PRE-APPROVAL FOR PRIVATE PLACEMENT) 25 25

Increase in School Districts’ Share of Maintenance Costs Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2011 amended section 4405 of the Education Law: Increase school districts’ share of ten-month school year maintenance costs from 20 %to 38. 424 %. Effective for services provided on or after January 1, 2011 Ø The social services district pays the residential school for maintenance costs based on the OCFS ten-month maintenance rate for the residential school, and Ø Bills child’s school district of residence for 38. 424 % of that maintenance cost. Ø The school district of residence is required to reimburse the social services district within 60 days from the date of the voucher. Ø There is no change to the funding shares for maintenance costs for twomonth summer programs. SED will continue to pay 70 % of summer maintenance costs while school districts and counties will continue to pay 20% and 10 % respectively. 26

Children’s Residential Project (CRP) 10 Instate § 4405 Private School Operating CRP Programs: Ø 130801996542 - ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM Ø 131701999086 - DEVEREUX IN NY Ø 342800999245 - SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES/T PAPLIN SCHOOL Ø 412300999379 – UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY Ø 800000055533 – EASTER SEALS NY Ø 342500998065 – BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE Ø 800000064752 – HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICE Ø 580206175613 - MARYHAVEN CENTER OF HOPE Ø 580410997795 - UCP-ASSOC GREATER SUFFOLK INC Ø 580801997261 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INSTITUTE Ø 591401997802 - THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY, INC Ø 620600998101 - UCP OF ULSTER COUNTY Ø 800000056822 - BROOKVILLE CENTER F/ CHILDREN'S SERVICES Submit initial applications (STAC-1) to the SED’s Special Ed Policy Unit for approval. CRP students are residential placements where the maintenance costs are paid by Medicaid. Indicate an Education line only (CRP programs #9020 or 9021. ) District of residence is reimbursed 100% of approved costs in March. The basic contribution chargeback amount is deducted in next year GEN report. 27

Out of State and EIP (Emergency Interim Placement) Requires submission of out of state packet each year Contact the Special Ed Policy (P-12) office. (518) 486 -6260 http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/ Provides information about the forms to submit and specific Placements. For additional information regarding the processing of these applications, you may Contact Cleo Whitney of the STAC and Special Aids Unit at (518) 474 -7116 or Visit our website: http: //www. oms. nysed. gov/stac_online_system/online_instructions/home. html CONTACTS: Kathy Rivers – All Out-Of-State Placements Beth Karalak – 853 Providers Arlene Kowalski – EIP Providers 28 28

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DVPRV ON-LINE PRIVATE AVL 31 31

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SUMMER PLACEMENTS JULY/AUGUST SPECIAL CLASS DSUMR • DSUMR- No minimum expense to generate STAC aid. File a STAC for all section 4408 students • AID RATIO-80% of education, maintenance and transportation costs • BASED ON ENROLLMENT AND COSTS CURRENT YEAR PLACEMENTS—Not aided until the following State Fiscal Year 33

July/August Extended School Year Descriptions for 9000 thru 9011 Special Class Programs DSUMR 9000 -9009 Full-day Special Class Program- Shall operate for six weeks (Monday through Friday) and Shall be funded for thirty consecutive days of services, provided, however, that the observance of the Legal holiday for Independence Day may constitute a day of services (Section 4408 Article 89). A full-day program must not run less than 5 hours a day on instruction for students whose Chronological ages are equivalent to those students in grades K through 6 and not less than 5. 5 hours A day in instruction for students whose chronological ages are equivalent to those students In grades 7 through 12. (Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner) 9010 AND 9011 Half-day Special Class Program- Shall operate for six weeks (Monday through Friday) And shall be funded for thirty consecutive days of services provided, however, that the observance of the Legal holiday for Independence Day may constitute a day of services (Section 4408 Article 89). A half-day session Is a morning or afternoon session with not less than 2. 5 hours of instruction for students whose chronological ages Are equivalent to those of students in grade K-6 and not less than 3. 0 hours of instruction for students whose Chronological ages are equivalent to those students in grades 7 -12. 34

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July/August Extended Year Descriptions for 9015 Non-Special Class Program Descriptions DSSRL 9015 -A: Related Services Only (RSO)- developmental, corrective, and other supportive services. Includes speech-language pathology, audiology services, psychological services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling services, including rehabilitation counseling services, orientation and mobility services, medical services, parent counseling and training, school health services, school social work, assistive technology services, other appropriate developmental or corrective support services, appropriate access to recreation and other appropriate support services. Usually only 2 -3 times per week. 9015 -B: Specialized Instruction Only (SIO)- delivery of instruction by a certified teacher to address the unique needs that result from the student’s disability and to ensure access of the student to the general curriculum. Students receive specialized instruction in core subject areas (math, social studies, reading, etc. ) Usually 1: 1 or in small groups and 2 -3 times per week. 9015 -C: Specialized Instruction with Related Services (SI w/RS)- Is a combination of both related services and specialized instruction. 9015 -D: Home/Hospital Instruction (HHI)- special education provided on an individual basis for a student with a disability confined to the home, hospital or other institution because of a disability. ALL SERVICES PROVIDED ARE BASED ON A STUDENT’S IEP 36

DSSRL SCREEN CONTACT SPECIAL ED POLICY FOR PROGRAM QUESTIONS http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/ 37

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DSUMR ON-LINE AVL SCREEN Please view the Gold Star report on the STAC homepage http: //www. oms. nysed. gov/stac/ 39 39

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Education Aides. Requires paper form Only for: Partial Aides Nurses (LPN or RN) Shared Aides Out of State Maintenance Aides. Requires paper form 42 42

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STATE SUPPORTED SCHOOLS— 4201 SCHOOLS • Schools designated for children who are deaf , blind or multiply disabled. The initial CSE 4201 application along with the STAC 1 are submitted directly to Special Education Policy Unit for approval • The school district at the time of placement remains the District of origin for the student UNLESS there is a change in placement (school year placements) • In the summer, the responsible district is the district of current location in which the parents reside at the inception of the summer program. • Transportation for State Supported is claimed on your summer transportation online verification screen (DVST 3). • Approved initial STACs are entered by the STAC, Special Aids and Medicaid Unit. Subsequent years are based on reapplication screens completed by the State-supported schools. 44 44

List of 4201 schools Cleary School for the Deaf Henry Viscardi School Lavelle School for the Blind Lexington School for the Deaf Mill Neck Manor School for Deaf New York Institute for Special Education New York School for the Deaf Rochester School for the Deaf St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf St. Mary’s School for the Deaf 45

Section 4201 State-Supported School Year Program Responsibility District of Origin is the district where the parents reside when the initial 4201 school appointment is made. This district remains responsible for the 10 -month program as long as the child is continuously enrolled at the 4201 school. July and August Program Responsibility District of Current Location is the district where the parents reside at the inception of each summer 4201 program. Unlike the 10 -month program, the district is fiscally responsible for the 2 month 4201 program changes if the parents move. 46 46

State-Supported 4201 Schools 11 Schools Serving Deaf, Blind and Multiple-Disabled Students Monica Short - Regional Associate in P-12 in charge of State-Supported School monitoring. Maureen Fuller – Approves 2 -Step PHC-10 Applications (518) 473 -1172 Step 1) referral for evaluation Step 2) application for appointment Step 1 Application site – www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/applications/4201 appoint Step 2 Application site – www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/applications/4201 appoint More of referrals are from CSE’s and less are directly from parents. Parents must sign all PHC-10 Applications. Initial STACs submitted to and approved by VESID. Following year STACs submitted by State-Supported Schools. District of Origin is assessed a Local Share Deduct Chargeback on the following year’s General Aid Output Report based on the product of (student school year FTE x district tax levy/student). District of Current Location receives a 20% summer 4408 chargeback for 2 -month Sate-Supported School education and maintenance costs. District claims 80% aid for summer 4201 transportation costs on an on-line AVL (DVST 3 Screen) 4747

State-Supported Schools for Blind and Deaf Students (4201) Prior to 2011 -12 - State directly pays the State-supported schools for blind and deaf students (4201 schools) for allowable costs, Beginning with the 2011 -12 school year, school district at time of admission pays tuition for the tenmonth school year based on a per pupil charge to the 4201 schools The school district that is responsible for paying tuition is the student’s district of residence at the time the student is admitted to the 4201 school. SED will reimburse school district for the positive difference between its tuition payments and basic contribution amount SED will reimburse a school district during the last quarter of the 2011 -12 school year for tuition incurred through December 31, 2011 provided the school district submits a claim on or before June 1, 2012. SED will continue to pay the 4201 school directly for their deaf infant program costs and ten-month school year maintenance (room and board) costs. SED will also continue to pay the Dormitory Authority for the debt service costs of the 4201 schools. The funding structure for the summer school special education programs of the 4201 schools remains the same. 48

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STATE OPERATED SCHOOLS 1. NYS School for the Deaf at Rome 2. NYS School for the Blind at Batavia Approved initial STACs are entered by the STAC, Special Aids and Medicaid Unit. Subsequent years (continuing placements) are based on reapplication screens completed by the State-Operated schools. 50

State-Operated Schools NYS School for the Deaf at Rome & NYS School for the Blind at Batavia Monica Short - Regional Associate in VESID – in charge of applications for referrals and monitoring (518) 473 -1185. Maureen Fuller – STAC Approvals (518 -473 -1172) 1 -Step PHC-10 application usually initiated by parents. Parents must sign all PHC-10 applications. 1 -Step Application site – http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/applications/4201 appoint. htm Initial STACs are submitted to and approved by P-12. Following year STACs submitted by Rome & Batavia. District of Origin – Rome & Batavia 10 -month education cost is deducted from June General State Aid payment to the District of Origin. District files a STAC to generate Private Excess Cost Aid in following aid year. District of Current Location – Receives a 20% summer 4408 chargeback for 2 month Rome & Batavia education and maintenance costs. District claims 80% aid for summer transportation costs on an on-line AVL (DVST 3). 51 51

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HOMELESS - The STAC and Special Aids Unit requires application for each school year that the student is homeless. While the eligibility may extend across school years, the reimbursement is specific to a school year The school-age homeless student may: ▪ Be a student with or without a disability ▪ Attend a public school district program, an approved BOCES program or an approved private school program, if a student has a disability ▪ Please note: Only nonresident homeless students who move into your district from another district within New York State are eligible for State reimbursement. Students from out side NYS are not eligible for State Aid reimbursement. Please contact www. nysteachs. org for information regarding federal funding for students not eligible for funding with New York State. Homeless preschoolers with a disability are paid from special education funds to the county responsible for those students. There is no Homeless Aid for foster care students. 55

Homeless Reimbursement Schedule No minimum expense required. (Not subject to district threshold) Aid is paid at 100% of approved tuition costs. Payment based on current year enrollment and costs. Education services are reimbursed at the SED-approved rate for the 10 -month program only. Transportation costs, if any, are reported to State Aid as part of the ST-3 report along with any other 10 -month transportation you are claiming. • Payment requirements: – – Eligibility Form (STAC 202) Reimbursement application and approval (STAC 4) Verification of Services (Online—DVHOM Screen) Payment will be made sometime after school year ends 56

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Incarcerated Youth Reimbursement Guidelines No minimum expense required to generate aid. Minimum aid is $15, 000. If the actual cost and IY FTE x 150% of AOE/Pupil both exceed $15, 000 - actual aid is the lesser of the 2 amounts. Aid is paid on current year enrollment and costs. Paid in 3 installments: 1 st payment up to 41. 7% before April 1 st 2 nd payment up to 75% in following summer 3 rd payment in December Provider can claim up to 5% administrative costs. Summer program can run from July 1 st through August 31 st- Must be a 5 day program with a 3 hour minimum. If the student remains incarcerated a school year STAC must be entered. School year runs from September 1 st through June 30 th. SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM 40 WEEKS WITH AN FTE 0 F. 833 SUMMER PROGRAM UP TO 8 WEEKS WITH AN FTE OF. 166 STAC 3’S MAILED INDIVIDUALLY 60

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO REMEMBER ABOUT INCARCERATED YOUTH Youths aged 16 to 21 years are eligible. An Incarcerated Youth who turns 21 while attending the program, may complete the July/August program if turning 21 during the summer, and the 10 -month program if the birth date is on or after September 1 st. A student who has received a GED or an IEP Diploma, remains eligible while incarcerated if working towards a general diploma. The responsible district receives a basic contribution amount chargeback. The responsible district is the district in which the youth resided at the time of arrest based on the address provided when he/she requested educational services. The district is identified on a yellow approval information copy and receives the chargeback in the following year. 61

CHAPTER PLACEMENTS OPWDD (Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) Formerly OMRDD Chapter 47 For students admitted to a family care home from a Developmental Center Chapter 66 Developmental Centers Chapter 721 Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) or Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) 62 62

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10 -Month School Year Local Share Deduct of Basic Contribution Amount Chargeback* Type of Student Placement Collected from District of Origin (AKA District at Time of Admission to Care) Section 4201 State-Supported Schools for Blind/Deaf Yes Chapter 47 OPWDD Group/Family Care Homes Yes Chapter 66 OPWDD Developmental Center Yes Chapter 721 Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Chapter 721 Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) plus Children's Residential Project (CRP) Yes Chapter 563 OCFS Child Care Institution (CCI) Yes Chapter 947 OCFS Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Yes Chapter 947 OMH Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Yes Incarcerated Youth (12 -month Program) Yes Chapter 348 Homeless Yes *Basic contribution chargeback= Local taxes raised per resident student *2011 -12 Chargeback is based on 2010 -11 Enrollment Year 65 65

2 -Month Summer 10% County and 20% District Chargebacks 10% County Chargeback* Withheld from County of Current Location as of July 1 st on the following services 20% District Chargeback** Withheld from District of Current Location as of July 1 st on the following services Section 4201 State-Supported Schools for Blind/Deaf Educ, Main, Tran Educ and Main (No Tran) Section 4201 State-Operated Schools at Rome and Batavia Educ, Main, Tran Educ and Main (No Tran) Chapter 47 OPWDD Group/Family Care Homes Educ Chapter 66 OPWDD Developmental Center Educ, Tran Educ, Tran Educ (No Tran) Educ, Main, Tran No Type of Student Placement Chapter 721 Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Chapter 721 Individualized Residential Project (IRA) plus Children's Residential Alternative (CRP) Section 4408 Summer School *10% County Chargeback withheld against Section 4410 County Preschool payments **20% District of Current Location Chargeback for OPWDD Chapter 47, 66, 721 students and Section 4201 Educ and Main services where State covers 100% of CSE district costs. Summer 20% chargeback is recouped against Section 4408. 6666

CONTACT LIST STAC, Special Aids & Medicaid Unit 89 Washington Avenue EB 514 Albany, NY 12234 PH (518) 474 -7116 FAX (518) 402 -5047 Preschool • Claims (AVL) - Jim De. Meo (jdemeo@mail. nysed. gov) • Preschool Reimbursement Approvals – Maureen Mc. Carthy (mmccarth@mail. nysed. gov) School Age • School Age Reimbursement Approval and Out-Of State Placements - Cleo Whitney (cwhitney@mail. nysed. gov) • School Age Private Placement Pre-approvals and Reimbursement - Donna Parslow (dparslow@mail. nysed. gov) • Children’s Residential Project (CRP) – Sheila Costa (scosta@mail. nysed. gov) • Chapter 47 -66 -721 Placements – Kelly Gicobbi (kgicobbi@mail. nysed. gov) • Section 4201 (Deaf and Blind Schools) Approvals –Paula Cooper (pcooper@mail. nysed. gov) • Incarcerated Youth Processing – Karen Andersen (kanderse@mail. nysed. gov) • Homeless / Runaway Youth Processing - Karen Andersen (kanderse@mail. nysed. gov) • Automated Verification Lists (AVL) - Edwin Truax (etruax@mail. nysed. gov) • OCFS/OMH Chapter 563 (CCI) & 947(RTF) Placements -) Donna Parslow (dparslow@mail. nysed. gov) Training Requests • Preschool / School Age - Maureen Mc. Carthy (mmccarth@mail. nysed. gov) • Medicaid - Sheila Costa (scosta@mail. nysed. gov) Electronic Transfer • Maureen Mc. Carthy – (mmccarth@mail. nysed. gov) STAC Access via the Web - send email to: omsstac@mail. nysed. gov STAC Website Questions - send email to: omsstac@mail. nysed. gov (indicate WEB on the subject line) 67 67