Friday, October 29, 2010

From ATIA 2010 Newsletter for October 29th

CHECK THIS OUT............
here are so me of the newest and greatest technologies out there that I learned about at ATIA. 

A  network for parents to connect their entire child's team! 






 I created a new keyboard for an upcoming email  project!!!




T.H.E.P.A.C.T.
Great visual and learning organization techniques.

LOTS AND LOTS MORE!

Go to http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3710  to see other resources that were available! 



Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010

Update Sept 17th


Special Points of Interest:

· Related Service, Class, and Resource schedules are complete
· Maps Testing is continued next week
· PICTURE DAY MONDAY 20TH!

MAPS TESTING
The entire school is doing MAPS testing this year, the purpose is to help us monitor where specifically students need interventions.
Students will take this test with IEP accommodations that are allowed to keep the test valid. Results will be included in my benchmarking, to guide specific intervention tools that need to be used.
POINT SHEETS
These are a work in progress, Ms. Rose is training staff next week. Let me know if there is anything vital missing. 

ASSESSMENTS
                At the beginning of the year assessments are given by Ms. Rose to assess where the students are in alignment with their goals. These take several weeks to complete and I hope to have a summary to you for conferences.
HOMEWORK
 Please initial assignment notebooks when students complete their reading etc, at home. Ms. Rose is giving additional stickers for completed hw.
Remember homework is based on individual family and student need, let us know if something is not working out. 
 
TRAININGS
                As always trainings will be done on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. If you would like us to collaborate with an outside therapist, please make sure we have a consent form to communicate with them and their information.

       I am looking forward to learning more in the areas of vision, executive functioning, and social skills this year and sharing this information with staff.





 
                                                                    Special Education





PARENT NIGHT





September 28, 2010





6:30-8:00 pm





Whittier Library





Contact smura@op97.org







 

Monday, September 13, 2010

Maps Testing

Ms. Rose's Students will participate in the whole school MAPS testing

Students will take this district wide assessment with their accommodations.
The purpose of the testing is to identify specific areas of weakness and strength to help us further differentiate instruction for students. 

SCHEDULE Sept 13-24th
5P- Monday         4G- Tuesday       4C/4R- Wednesday        3A/3T- Thursday