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Goals/Data Collection/Progress
College Career Indicator Help SheetExplains the Work-Based Learning Program Completion fields (WorkAbility I) Dept. Rehab and TPP; and
Developing Progress ReportsDiscusses the process of entering progress data, navigating and printing the Progress Report.
Grouping and Moving order of GoalsHow to re-order your goals; and filter out goals by Area of Need and Person Responsible.
How to use Bulk Progress ReportsWalks the user through the steps of using the Bulk Progress Reports feature.
How to use the Service LogHelp sheet on how to use the SIRAS Service Lof under the Reporting menu.
Learning Loss Searches in SirasTo determine how your students are doing on their IEP goals.
Using the Goals DeveloperThis walks the user on how to use the Goal Developer and the GoalWizard.
IEP Manager
Accessing Spanish Forms and TranslatingThis handout discusses how to access the Spanish forms and how the translation system works.
CAASPP UDA menuThis is a map of the CAASPP and CAA U, D, A popup menus.
Classroom Accommodations and Modifications menusThis is a list of the Accommodations and Modifications menus used in the forms.
Email Form Links and Electronic SignaturesExplains the 'email form input request' feature and the Electronic Signature component on the forms.
Exiting a Student from Special EducationOutlines the procedure of how to exit a student from special education using the IEP process (SIS fo
Forms According to Meeting PurposeExplains how to create a new meeting.
Issues Related To Finalizing and Reactivating IEPsDiscusses when a 'Finalized' IEP should be re-activated, or when to do an Amendment or an Addendum.
Locating Forms in SIRASExplains where to find forms and how the forms are laid out in the program.
Meeting Continued vs. RescheduledExplains the process of when and how to either reschedule a meeting or continue a meeting.
Pri & Sec Meeting Purpose Summary (Meeting Notice)This documents brief definitions of primary and secondary meeting purposes which get auto entered in
Procedure for DNQ and Exiting a studentThis handout describes the procedure for making a student a DNQ and for Exiting a student from speci
Review (30 day) Meeting ProcessWhen a student comes outside of the SELPA how to start the Review (30 day) meeting process.
Selecting a Meeting PurposeThis outlines which meeting purpose to select. Identifying correct meeting is critical for SIRAS.
Services Definition ListThis is a list of all the services and their definitions.
SIRAS for IEP DisagreementsUse this document when district has held an IEP meeting and under Parent Response disagreement optio
SIRAS Reminder NotesGetting Started on Siras and SIRAS Reminder Notes.
Transition IEP (IFSP to IEP)Transition IFSP to IEP (Part C to B) Initial Evaluation to IEP
Transition Preschool to Kindergarten (CDE)This outlines the procedure for transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten evaluation by CDE.
Troubleshooting in SIRASThis is a list of troubleshooting tips for SIRAS.
Reporting
Federal Setting Preschool field - CALPADSThis is a flowchart developed by CDE to assist in correctly selecting the Federal Setting Preschool
How to Review Discipline IncidentsThis documents outlines how to query and review discipline records for this school year.
How to Review Exited RecordsThis documents outlines how to query and review exited records for this school year.
List of Search-able Fields in Search PageThis is a list of items that can be searched for in SIRAS on the Search Page.
Post Secondary Survey ProcedureThis document outlines the procedure to use the batch edit for the Post Secondary Survey forms and h
Statistical Reports HelpOutlines how to use the statistical reports and set the various preferences.
Using the Labels and Batch formsThis documents explains how to print labels and print forms in batch.
Using the Search Feature in SIRASThis handout describes how to use the Search feature (little magnifying glass) to develop queries/fo
Using the Student Lists in SIRASDescribes the process of how to use the 'Student List' feature under the Reporting menu.
SIRAS
Active Inactive Status HelpThis document helps explain when and how to change Active Status of records.
Adding Progress Report Dates as a Calendar EventsDirections for CALPADS Clerk Admin Users on how to add progress report dates and calendar events.
Assigning Groups of Students to ProvidersThis documents how to assign a Providers i.e. case manager to many students at once.
Assigning Providers Outside of District or SELPA.How to assign a providers to a student outside of the district or SELPA; and how an Admin user can a
Assigning Students to ProvidersList of the settings and conditions used in the GoalWizard.
Changing default tab Preference on the Home PageThis explains how to set SIRAS Home Page tab as a default upon login.
Data clean-up for CALPADS ClerksThis is a guide for CALPADS Clerks on how to clean up their CALPADS data prior to reporting.
General User Provider Request for StudentDocument outlines how a general user can request a student be added or removed from their caseload;
Getting Started in SIRASSome quick steps on how to start using SIRAS.
How to Reset Passwords or Change User Account InfoThis handout covers how an Admin user can reset a password or change the information on a user's acc
How to Save Share Custom Queries and ListsDirections on how to share custom queries and lists to users in the district or school.
How to Transfer Records and HistoryThis document explains how to initiate a student transfer, request a transfer, view transfer history
Manage User Accounts (CALPADS Clerk)This document explains how to manage user accounts. To be used by CALPADS Clerks and District Admin
Next Year's Data / Rollover ProcessExplains Next Year’s Data tab / Record of Change – Revision to IEP form / Rollover / Viewing Incomin
SELPA Inter-District/SELPA/State Transfer PolicyThis is the SELPA's policy on how to deal with inter district, SELPA, or District transfers.
SELPA Private School ProceduresVentura SELPA policy for Private School Procedures.
SIRAS Access Rights and Levels ChartSIRAS Access Rights, Roles and Levels Chart.
SIRAS Home Page helpThis help sheet outlines what is on the SIRAS Home page and how to use the various features.
Uploading Reports and DocumentsThis outlines how to upload and connect a document to the student's record.
Using the MIS Summary pageThe MIS Summary page is the heart of the student record. This document explains how to use it and h
SST and 504 Modules
504 and SST Getting StartedThis handout will help a district get started on using either the SST or the 504 modules in SIRAS.
Request Notes & Comments from TeachersLocated in the Forms Manager - Links/Request tab is a tab 'Notes from General ed Teacher' that allow
SST and 504 User Role SetupThis document explains how to set up user accounts for the SST and 504 modules.
Technical
504 module - SIS Data IntegrationLink the SIS demographic & contact with the 504 module (contact Siras Systems for more info)
How to clear your browser cache.This shows what you can do when all else fails.
How to Export Data from SIRASThis outlines the process on how to export data from SIRAS.
Printing in SIRASThis document troubleshoots printing issues.
Problems Trying to Copy & PasteIf you are having problems using the copy & paste, try these tips for wither Windows or Mac.
Procedure for Entering DRDPThis handout describes the process of entering DRDP data.
Search students in co-taught settingGenerate a list of your students who have SAI in the gen ed setting.
SIRAS Core ConceptOutlines the basic procedural concept when using SIRAS.
SIRAS Short CutsSIRAS keyboard short cuts.
SIRAS System RequirementsThis handout provides system configurations that will work with SIRAS.
TOMS SBAC/ELPAC Export Help & ProcedureThis document is for District Testing Coordinator. It outlines the procedure to export the SBAC or E
Turning off popup blockersThis document walks the user on how to turn off popup blocker for various browsers. Popup blockers s
Technical: Macintosh
Configuring Safari for Adobe ReaderHow to configure Safari to trust and use the Adobe Reader plugin for your SIRAS website.
Technical: Windows
Configure Firefox for Adobe ReaderHow to configure Firefox to open use the Adobe Reader plugin.
How to take a screenshot in WindowsExplains how to take a screenshot in Windows. This is very useful for support in explaining problem
Training Material
10 Steps for Developing an IEP in SIRASThis handout describes the process step-by-step of developing an IEP with SIRAS.
Accuracy & Consistency ListsAccuracy & Consistency Lists used in the GoalWizard.
CCSS Domains Categories OutlineHierarchy outline of the Domains and associated Category for GoalWizard.
CCSS ELA L3.1-5.6ELA Common Core Standards Description.
CCSS ELA, Math, SL Excerpts/ExamplesThese are some excerpts or examples for CCSS ELA, Math and S/L used for training.
CCSS Math OA5/NBT 5Math Common Core Standards Description.
Organization to Teach a Beginner WorkshopThis is a list for trainer of trainers to assist in setting up SIRAS and organizing a beginner's lev
Organizing & Preparing for WorkshopThis is a checklist to make sure that the preparations are made for a SIRAS beginner’s workshop.
Settings Conditions ListList of the settings and conditions used in the GoalWizard.
SIRAS Beginner's Workshop AgendaUsed for SIRAS Beginner's Workshop.
Walkthrough CCSS AgendaSuggested agenda to instruct using the GoalWizard to develop Common Core goals & benchmarks.