Sunday, August 28, 2011

Rockstar Update: August 28, 2011

Rockstar Update

TRAINING:
  • 1st round of training for teachers/ ta's is complete everyone has gone through the student's IEP's with me.
  • Ongoing training on Assistive Tech. will happen in the classrooms and during plan times.
  • I am planning a follow up whole day training the end of September.
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BOOKS
  • I do not have extra sets of books to go home yet.
  • We added a lot of students to the Holmes school this summer and have more students than books.
  • I am working with the office to order books and make sure we have enough for all the students and a copy for home for those who need them.
EQUIPMENT
  • I am working to make sure that everyone has all the supports they need in place, and that we have a system to make them all accessible and easy to use. 
NEED QUALITY TIME WITH MS.ROSE?:
  • I have added appointment times to my calendar in order to make myself more available for phone conversations and meetings. Click on the link in the toolbar on my blog to schedule an appointment.
  • I will always be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:30-4:30 but will prioritize appointments first. 
TA SWITCHING
  • Teaching Assistants work for the whole building, so in order to give everyone their breaks and meet everyone's needs, Teaching Assistants may switch during breaks or lunch.
POINT SHEETS
  • I have read everyone's feedback, from the summer surveys 
  • I will individualize point sheets to increase social skills and related service feedback
  • I hope to have all point sheets ready by September 12th



Sunday, August 21, 2011

New Teachers, New Schedules, New Friends Oh My!

I am sure everyone is a little nervous about coming back, I wanted to assure you that.....

  • I am working on schedules for Wed., Thurs., and Friday making sure students are there for all the VERY IMPORTANT introduction stuff and TA's know when to give students what they need! I hope to email you a copy of your child's schedule for the first few days Tuesday Night, so you have an idea what they are up to.
  • I am making sure everyone has the tools and equipment they need in their classroom and are ready to go day one.
  • I am making sure teachers have reviewed student's IEP's and are aware of their needs. 
Looking forward to a great first few days! 
Thanks to everyone who has completed the online survey, came to back to school night, and all your great efforts to have a wonderful start to the new year!!!



Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Release of Information Form

These are necessary in order for school staff to communicate and share information with outside services.

http://www.op97.org/special-education/documents/Release_Info_Form.pdf
Please complete the student survey below to help me get ready for the NEW YEAR!