% of children with IEPs, age 5 and enrolled in kindergarten and ages 6–21, served
(A) Inside regular class 80% or more of day;
(B) Inside regular class less than 40% of day;
(C) In separate schools, residential facilities, or homebound/hospital placements
The data source for Indicator 5 is Section 618 data which is collected through the Dec. 1st child count.
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Old formula:
A. SWDs (6-21) served inside the regular class ≥80% of the day divided by SWDs (6-21)
B. SWDs (6-21) served inside the regular class <40% of the day divided by SWDs (6-21)
C. SWDs (6-21) served in separate schools, residential facilities, or homebound or hospital placements divided by SWDs (6-21)
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New formula for 2022 Submission: includes 5 year olds in KG
Kentucky Department of Education items specific to Indicator 5​
Investigative Questions
​To stimulate thinking and discussion among district and school personnel regarding the root causes of Indicator 5 performance, investigative questions may be accessed HERE.