SSD Staff Appreciation Form
Do you have a teacher or staff member who has gone above & beyond for you or your child - supporting them, encouraging them to do their best or being a listening ear when they need someone? Take a minute to write a note of thanks by sharing your appreciation with them. You may fill out this form as many times as you would like for different school personnel.
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Tim Orr - School Psychologist for AECC and Mesnier Primary What is your favorite hobby? Travel - I really like getting a sample of what it might be like to live in different places and cultures. Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? My favorite teacher growing up was my fifth grade teacher; her name was Mrs. Barnes. She was the first teacher I had who had ever introduced us to learning about a different culture. She had travelled to Japan and brought back toys and different types of food items for all of us to try and I found all of it so fascinating to see and to think about. I also really liked her because of how she approached teaching all of us from a position of kindness. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I would want them to know that I take my job very seriously and that I care about every student that comes my way. Additional Comments? I am always happy to try to answer any questions parents may have about their children going through the evaluation process. | Patti Vogt - SLP at Gotsch What is your favorite hobby? Reading and doing crafty things Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? My High School history teacher because history is not my favorite subject but she made it fun and interesting. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I treasure working with each and every one of your kiddos and they all hold a special place in my heart! | Melissa Eggleston - SLP at Mesnier What is your favorite hobby? Exercising Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Mrs. Nelson was my favorite teacher. She was fun, silly, goofy and made learning math fun! We traveled around Europe together for 10 days as part of a high school trip. So many great memories and we even keep in touch today. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I am here to help your child be a better communicator, whether it's learning new words, making sounds that are difficult, using words to make his or her needs or wants known, or communicating his or her message more clearly. I look forward to partnering with you to support your child! I love working at Mesnier in Affton! |
Tim Orr - School Psychologist for AECC and Mesnier Primary
Travel - I really like getting a sample of what it might be like to live in different places and cultures.
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
My favorite teacher growing up was my fifth grade teacher; her name was Mrs. Barnes. She was the first teacher I had who had ever introduced us to learning about a different culture. She had travelled to Japan and brought back toys and different types of food items for all of us to try and I found all of it so fascinating to see and to think about. I also really liked her because of how she approached teaching all of us from a position of kindness.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I would want them to know that I take my job very seriously and that I care about every student that comes my way.
Additional Comments?
I am always happy to try to answer any questions parents may have about their children going through the evaluation process.
Patti Vogt - SLP at Gotsch
Reading and doing crafty things
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
My High School history teacher because history is not my favorite subject but she made it fun and interesting.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I treasure working with each and every one of your kiddos and they all hold a special place in my heart!
Melissa Eggleston - SLP at Mesnier
Exercising
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Mrs. Nelson was my favorite teacher. She was fun, silly, goofy and made learning math fun! We traveled around Europe together for 10 days as part of a high school trip. So many great memories and we even keep in touch today.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I am here to help your child be a better communicator, whether it's learning new words, making sounds that are difficult, using words to make his or her needs or wants known, or communicating his or her message more clearly. I look forward to partnering with you to support your child!
I love working at Mesnier in Affton!
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Kathy O'Leary - Paraprofessional at Gotsch What is your favorite hobby? Going to Sporting events and watching them on TV Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Sandy Jones Grade School PE teacher. She was easy to talk to and really cared. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I have a lot of compassion for special needs children. My number one priority is keeping the children safe. I become very attached to the students I work closely with and it is the best feeling in the world to see them have a good day. | Trish Breid - Paraprofessional at Mesnier What is your favorite hobby? Vegging out with a good horror movie. Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Clear 7th grade social studies. He always made our lessons fun and interactive What is one thing you want students and families to know? I absolutely love my job and will always do my best. But also, my own family comes first. | Liz Mueller - Paraprofessional at Mesnier What is your favorite hobby? Swimming Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special? Not that I can think of. What is one thing you want students and families to know? I'm happy to help! |
Kathy O'Leary - Paraprofessional at Gotsch
Going to Sporting events and watching them on TV
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Sandy Jones Grade School PE teacher. She was easy to talk to and really cared.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I have a lot of compassion for special needs children.
My number one priority is keeping the children safe. I become very attached to the students I work closely with and it is the best feeling in the world to see them have a good day.
Trish Breid - Paraprofessional at Mesnier
Vegging out with a good horror movie.
Who was your favorite teacher?
Mr. Clear 7th grade social studies. He always made our lessons fun and interactive
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I absolutely love my job and will always do my best. But also, my own family comes first.
Liz Mueller - Paraprofessional at Mesnier
Swimming
Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What made them special?
Not that I can think of.
What is one thing you want students and families to know?
I'm happy to help!
FAQ's for IEP's
How frequently must IEP meetings be held?
IDEA says that each school system must hold a meeting not less than once a year to review and, if appropriate, revise each child’s IEP. The legislative history of the law makes it clear that there should be as many meetings a year as any one child may need. The Missouri State Plan for Special Education Revised 2005 allows for amendments/addendums to make changes to the IEP without a meeting, if all parties agree.
Must IEPs be reviewed or revised at the beginning of each year?
No. The basic requirement in the regulations is that IEPs must be in effect at the beginning of each school year. IEP meetings must be conducted at least once each year to review and, if necessary, revise the IEP of each child with a disability. However, periodic reviews may be held anytime during the year, including at the end of the school year, before the new school year, or just on the anniversary date of the last IEP meeting. Parents are required to be informed about the educational progress of their child as often as parents of children without disabilities.
How long should IEP meetings be?
There is no prescribed length for IEP meetings. In general, meetings will be longer for initial placements and for children who require a variety of complex services and will be shorter for children who require only a minimum amount of services. It is expected that sufficient time will be allowed for the meetings to ensure meaningful parent participation.
May IEP meetings be tape-recorded?
The use of tape recorders at IEP meetings is not addressed by either IDEA or regulations. Although taping is clearly not required, it is allowed at the option of either the parents or the school system.
Must related services personnel attend IEP meetings?
If a child with a disability has an identified need for related services, at the discretion of the parent or school system, the related services personnel would attend the meeting or otherwise be involved in developing the IEP. The school system should ensure that a qualified provider of that service either attends the meeting or provides a written recommendation concerning the nature, frequency and amount of service to be provided to the child.
Is the IEP a commitment to provide services?
Yes. The IEP of each child with a disability must include all services necessary to meet the child’s identified special education and related service needs. All services in the IEP must be provided in order for the school system to be in compliance with IDEA.
Does the IEP include only special education and related services or does it describe the total education of the child?
The IEP is required to include those matters concerning the provisions of special education and related services, the extent that the child can participate in regular education programs, and how the child will be involved and progress within the regular education curriculum.
If adaptations and modifications are necessary for a child with a disability to participate in a regular education program, must they be included in the IEP?
Yes. If supplementary provisions to the regular education program are necessary to ensure the child's participation in the program, they must be described in the child’s IEP.
Can the school system personnel have the IEP completed when the IEP meeting begins?
No. It is not permissible for a school to present a completed IEP to parents before there has been a full discussion with the parents of the child’s need for services and what services the school will provide to the child. IDEA defines the IEP as a written statement developed in any meeting with the school system representative, the teacher, the parent, and if appropriate, the child.
It would be appropriate for staff to come prepared with evaluation findings, statements of present levels of educational performance, and a recommendation regarding annual goals, short-term instructional objectives, and the kind of special education and related services to be provided. However, the school personnel must make it clear to the parents at the beginning of the meeting that the services proposed are only recommendations for review and discussion with the parents.
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Affton School District
