Special Education Staff Newsletter
September 2021
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to our amazing Special Education staff. We are looking forward to seeing you in person as we visit your sites. We realize that the start of the school year has had some staffing challenges and the Special Education Department wants to acknowledge your hard work and efforts during this time as you continue to do what's best for our students. Please know that we are putting systems in place to address these needs.
Sincerely,
Nereida Gutierrez
Director, Special Education
Resources
Professional Development
The Special Education Department has scheduled a variety of professional development topics for you throughout the school year. In addition we will be holding monthly office hours. Please refer to the attached link for a list of topics.
In addition, NCCSE has trainings throughout the year. Please reach out to your site principal and Special Ed Supervisor for approval. NCCSE Professional Development Opportunities
SpEd Guidelines Shared Drive
Just a reminder that we have a shared google drive called "SpEd Guidelines" that stores all of our office hour notes and important documents. Please take some time to explore the drive if you haven't already.
We need your feedback
The state has granted additional funds for learning recovery and we need your input. Please let us know how you would like to see the additional funding utilized to assist our students.
Important IEP Timeline Reminder & SEIS Tips
All IEPs and Triennials due by October 8, 2021 MUST be completed by October 1, 2021 due to CALPADS reporting.
Please reach out to your Special Education Site Supervisor should you need additional support.
2021-22 Special Ed Site Supervisors