Special Education Connections
Clinton Massie Local Schools - February 2020
In this issue:
* Transitioning to Middle School
* Scheduling
* Clinton and Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities
* Transition Fair
* Special Olympics
Elementary Updates
Alternate Assessments - Our 3rd-5th graders that participate in alternate assessments (one on one testing through the state) started testing this past week. The testing window will end in late March.
Upcoming training for our elementary teachers - Clinton Massie Elementary will be offering Orton Gillingham training this summer for teachers Prek-5th in July. This is a week long training focusing on reading instruction. This is a great opportunity that will be offered on our campus this summer!
Transitioning to Middle School
The staff will be meeting with the 6th grade team to discuss specifics in the spring to make sure supports are ready to go in August.
High School Scheduling
Scheduling at the 9th-12th grade level is in the process of getting started here at Clinton Massie! Our counselors have started meeting with students and staff about the process this school year. A special education change this coming school year for students on IEP's will be an intervention period daily with an intervention specialist. Your child will earn credit for this period and it will be set up as a support for reteaching of academic concepts, teaching toward specific IEP goals that may not be addressed in the general education classroom, and support with work completion. We are excited about offering this option for our High School students. Please contact your child's intervention specialist with any further questions.
Board of Developmental Disabilities - Clinton County and Warren County
With Clinton Massie Schools supporting students in both Clinton and Warren County, we have the opportunity to work with both county boards.
If your child is already connected with these boards and you would like to receive weekly information on opportunities for your child, please contact Betsy Muterspaw - betsy.muterspaw@cmfalcons.org. I receive a great deal of information from these county boards and would love to pass along this information. I would be happy to add you to an email list.
If your child is not currently connected and you would like to hear more about these services, please contact Betsy Muterspaw.
Upcoming Events
Transition Expo - The annual Transition Expo at Southern State Community College is coming up on Friday, March 6th. If your child will be participating, a permission slip was sent home last week. Please contact Jenifer Gibson (jenifer.gibson@cmfalcons.org) with any specific questions.
Special Olympics - Blanchester High school will be hosting a Special Olympics event on Friday, May 8th. More information will be coming soon.
Questions/Concerns
Email: betsy.muterspaw@cmfalcons.org
Website: cmfalcons.org
Phone: 937-289-4166