SPSM-MA_23.6.1.0 Release Notes | PowerSchool Special Programs

Date of Release: June 15, 2023

Reference	Summary	Release Note
SPEDSM-71782	Meeting Invitation	Added Potential IEP Development checkbox under Meeting Purpose on the Meeting Invitation document.
SPEDSM-81113	New IEP Template for Massachusetts	Appended the following sections to the IEP document: Student And Parent Concerns Student And Team Vision Student Profile Present Levels Of Academic Achievement And Functional Performance: Academics Present Levels Of Academic Achievement And Functional Performance: Behavioral/Social/Emotional Present Levels Of Academic Achievement And Functional Performance: Communication Present Levels Of Academic Achievement And Functional Performance: Additional Areas Post Secondary Transition Planning Community And Interagency Connections Transfer Of Rights To Students Decision-Making Options For Student Accommodations And Modifications State And/Or Districtwide Assessment/Alternate Assessment Measurable Annual Goal Schedule Of Progress Reporting Participation In General Education Setting Service Delivery Transportation Services Schedule Modification Service Delivery For Extended School Year Services Additional Information Response Section Users are advised to not include sections with in-development against their name to access the new IEP template. Additionally, avoid using a combination of sections to prevent data discrepancies.
SPEDSM-76658	Profile: Case Manager Information	Admin users can now choose whether to keep or update case manager information on profiles based on the school district's policy.
SPEDSM-78819	Report: Testing Accommodations Text Format	Created a report that displays all the testing accommodations assigned to students in a text-based format instead of codes earlier.
SPEDSM-57919	Reports: Service Capture Grid A, Grid B and Grid C	Modified the reports to include services for all students, regardless of their consent and eligibility.
SPEDSM-71783	Section 504 - Written Notice	Created a new document titled Section 504 - Written Notice under the Section 504 document category.