What's Happening at ATP?
May 10-14, 2021
Message from the Coordinator...
Update from our district office: On Tuesday evening's regular Board of Education meeting, the board voted to approve a full return to pre-pandemic, in-person school hours in Fall 2021, with mitigation strategies such as masking, hand sanitization, and physical distancing as needed. Unless state and local guidance prohibits these plans, we look forward to having all students in grades TK-12 on campus five days a week in the fall.
These plans are based upon the current downward trends of COVID-19 infections, increased vaccinations, health data and guidance, and all the measures we have in place to prevent virus spread on our campuses. We will continue to have air purification and other precautions in place across our sites and classrooms, and at this time, will continue to follow our current masking protocols.
The next four weeks will be busy for all of us. There's an invitation to participate in a community meeting on May 27 at 6:00pm. We are very interested in hearing your voice as we determine how to modernize our instructional environment.
Grace Ridgeway
Coordinator, Special Education
Recent events in our country have motivated many youth to engage in activism in their communities, speaking out and inspiring others to take a renewed interest in the problems we face. While young people all over the country are getting involved and taking action, we can support them by reaching out, lending a listening ear, and sharing resources.
Whether they need help to heal, looking for support and connection, or simply need to be heard, trusted adults can help. Here are some ideas to engage and support the young people in your life:
- Check out the Mental Health Support Guide which is full of resources and tips on how to help others and reduce stigma.
- Encourage a school to start a NAMI on Campus club on campus next school year.
- A great starting point for anyone who is ready to start prioritizing their mental health is to take a Mental Health Test. It’s a quick, free, and confidential way for someone to assess their mental health and begin finding hope and healing.
Community Based Instruction (CBI)... this is what's been happening this week!
Community-Based Instruction (CBI) is a vital instructional tool for students in our program. This instruction occurs in various community environments and provides students “real life experiences.” The goal is to provide a variety of hands-on learning opportunities that will allow our students to practice essential skills to become more independent. All activities in the community support post-secondary education, employment, life skills, and independent living goals.
CBI provides opportunities for students to practice and generalize independent living skills. Concepts and skills from the classroom are practiced in various community environments. At this time, our CBI activities are local and are within walking distance from the campus. Every classroom and student is encouraged to participate in CBI to reinforce and assists in maintaining the relevance of lessons taught in the classrooms. Classrooms will schedule their CBI throughout their day. Some classes go out on CBI daily while other classrooms may go out on different days and times throughout the week.
Congratulations Ms. Doris!
Ms. Doris recently became a U.S. Citizen.
We are so excited for her.
Please join me in congratulating her.
Attention OUSD ATP families!
The Oceanside Unified School District is in the process of creating a facilities plan that can serve as the basis for the development of a project list for the Measure W Bond Program. We need your input! Join us to learn about our District-Wide Long Range Facility Master Plan (LRFMP) process and to discuss your ideas and recommendations for our school.
The OUSD ATP meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. In order to participate, you must register to receive the meeting link. Click here to register for the meeting. Thank you for your participation!
¡Atención familias del OUSD ATP!
El Distrito Escolar de Oceanside está en el proceso de crear un plan de instalaciones que puede servir como la base para el desarrollo de una lista de proyectos para el Programa de Bonos de la Medida W. ¡Solicitamos sus opiniones! Acompáñenos para aprender sobre el proceso del Plan Maestro de Instalaciones para todo el distrito y para compartir sus ideas y recomendaciones para nuestra escuela.
La junta para OUSD ATP tomará lugar virtualmente {INSERT MEETING DATE}, de 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Para poder participar en la junta, tiene que registrarse para recibir el enlace para la junta. Haga clic aquí para registrarse para la junta. ¡Gracias por su participación!
Thank you Vista Community Clinic
This week Vista Community Clinic came out to do dental check-ups for free. They plan to come out again, if you are interested be on the look out.
Classified Staff Appreciation Week - May 17 - 21
Limited Conservatorship from Start to Finish
- In-person clinics are now available at:
Superior Court, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101, Fifth Floor, Room 541
Tuesdays and Thursdays only (closed on Court Holidays)
9 AM to 3 PM (closed 12-12:30 PM for lunch) - Absolutely no appointments. Walk-in, first-come first-served only.
- Barbara Treash-Osio, Staff Attorney/Clinic Supervisor, Conservatorship Clinic, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
ATP Virtual Club Schedule
Learning Opportunities and Resources
May 26: Special Education Parent/Guardian Partner Panel: Resources
Please join us for this informative opportunity. 9-11am and 4-6pm. To attend, and to help celebrate the staff at ATP, please register using this LINK.
RESOURCES
- North County Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) - Digital Resources for families
Save the date for the NCCSE Excellence Event Webinar May 26th. For questions, please contact the Parent Liaison, Heidi Marshall, heidi.marshall@scdoe.net
- Care Solace: Resources for students, staff and families
A Year of Core Words
Here is April's AT Newsletter
Please check it out! This month we are reviewing Assistive Technology Consideration (the first prompt on the Special Factors Page) and our Tool of the Month is "Speech to Text."
Have a great week!
Wear your Mask
Many are asking if we are still required to wear a mask. There is still an OUSD Mask Policy in place. We are encouraging and having all students wear their masks on campus throughout the day. For students who need assistance with wearing their masks, their teachers will work with them and provide the necessary accommodations to support our students' needs.
About Us
Email: marygrace.ridgeway@oside.us
Website: https://atp-ousd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Location: 707 Carey Road, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760.901.7170