Thinking about ESY
Week of December 8th -12th
Consider the Regression and also the Recoupment through Apples to Apples Comparison
If you have students who have "to be determined" marked on their IEP, now is the time! Collect some data on their IEP goals prior to the winter break and then again after.
Remember, regression is normal. We all regress after a break. Some regression is expected, but it is how long it takes us to recoup those skills that can be variable. We expect students after a two week break to recoup their regressed skills within two weeks.
Check out the Student Services Handbook on Extended School Year. It includes more in depth information including our guiding principles and procedural guidance for ESY.
- Use the ESY checklist for documentation in ePEP on the IEP tab.
- Data must be taken until a team decision can be reached on regression and recoupment.
- Data only needs to be collected for skills or behaviors where the IEP team is recommending or considering ESY. Data is not necessarily needed across all areas on the IEP. Data needs to be entered in ePEP.
- Casemanager should plan to meet with Student Services Instructional Coordinator to help interpret data before meeting with the IEP team.
- If the student has "To Be Considered" selected on the IEP, a team meeting must be held to determine if the student does or does not qualify for ESY. The deadline to meet is April 15th.
- All documentation is due to the Student Services office by the end of April
Reminder | IEP Amendment Packets
A Reminder about Occupational Therapy Services
While this guidance was shared across the state, it is great reminder to include our amazing Occupational Therapist early in conversations for evaluation planning.
Procedural Guidance Academy | December 9th. | 2:00-4:00
We are so excited to bring back our Procedural Guidance Academy! PGA!
Join us on December 9th to center in a dynamic presentation and discussion of establishing and creating through-lines in our IEP process, as well as using the powerful strategies of forward and backwards planning to stay organized in our IEP and IDEA timelines.
We will stay centered in how each component of Procedural Guidance was established and maintained to honor our students and families rights and access to education. Come learn with us!
Required: This training is required for all staff who are new to West Linn-Wilsonville.
Invited: You are all invited! We welcome all of our experienced colleagues to join us in being refreshed, getting grounded and sharing in this discussion.
Please sign up on the Student Services Calendar to attend and get the zoom link.
NEW: Please come to PGA with:
- Please come with an IEP that you are currently working on or preparing to work on. This will be an opportunity for sharing in small groups, reflection and movement on an IEP!
Workshop Wednesday
December 9 | Procedural Guidance Academy We will be focusing on organization and IEP through lines.
December 16 | OSHA Training for Safe Personal Care Activities During a Pandemic
OSHA Training for Safe Personal Care Activities During a Pandemic
If you are a staff member who may providing personal care for a student when we return to hybrid instruction, please attend one of these mandatory trainings.
December 11th 1:00-2:00
December 16th 2:00-3:00
December 16th 3:00-4:00
You can sign up for this training on the student services website on the PD Calendar.