Learning Specialist Coaches Corner
Weekly Focus: September 19th-23rd
ELA Goal
By January 27th, our scholars reading level will increase by half a year based on MobyMax and/or MAP assessment.
Math Goal
By January 27th, our scholars will improve their quantile score using TransMath or VMath benchmark progress assessment.
Compliance Goal
By November 18th, all EC student files (meeting held and documents faxed and filed) will be compliant for DEC 1st Childcount.
Reminders
Caseload Management
"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." --Alexander Graham Bell
Schedule and hold meetings early as possible. DEC 1 Childcount will be here before we know it. Remember to enter meeting dates and times on the EC Calendar.
Service Times & Schedule Alignment
Cross reference each student's IEP service location/times with their schedule. A schedule change or an IEP meeting will need to be occur if schedules do not align with service location/times. Notify Ms. Dodson if changes are necessary.
Welcome!
Welcome to the team, Ms. Gulliver! Her official start date is Thursday, September 22nd!
MAP Testing
On Monday, Ms. Brisoe will conduct a required 15 minute Code of Ethics training for each grade level before our department meetings. The results will provide another baseline data point that will be used to measure growth until our next MAP assessment.
LLI Support
LLI support will take place on September 30th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Location TBD.
VMath PD
VMath PD on October 10th from 8:30-3:30. There is no course number because it is not open to all schools. When you sign in the day of training you will be entered in MY Talent. Location TBA.
KUDOS!!
Ms. Nash and Ms. Scruggs completed Caseload Accommodations Spreadsheet prior to the deadline!
EC Updates
- MAP Testing--While NWEA may allow for read aloud accommodations, CMS is using MAP as a universal screener. The integrity of a universal screener is compromised when accommodations are given. Universal screeners are conducted with all students or targeted groups of students to identify students who are at risk of academic failure and, therefore, likely to need additional or alternative forms of instruction to supplement the general education approach (ie. EC Services). In essence, the read aloud option would mask a student’s true ability to read and comprehend text, or read and problem solve in math. If MAP is to be used as a true universal screener, to assist in identify gaps in skills and knowledge, as a part of the MTSS process, than the screener should remain true to form so as to accurately assess what a student knows, understands and is able to do.
- EC Policies, Procedures, & Information replaced Compliance A to Z. This can be found on the EC Homepage on left margin. You must be logged into your CMS google account to access most documents.
- DPI recently sent a memo on 8.24.16 that outlines requirements for Math Sequence exemptions for students with a Specific Learning Disability. Click the link to read the memo: https://myext.cms.k12.nc.us/departments/exceptionalchildren/Documents/Memos/DPI%20Memos/2016-2017/Memo-SLD+Math+1+082416.pdf
- Case managers are responsible for completing paperwork for meetings for EC students placed at Turning Point Academy less that 180 days. TPA staff can be added as team members.
- The new EasyIEP In-State Transfer Process is being tested now and will hopefully be available in EasyIEP sometime this week. This process will be used for students transferring from other NC districts who do not use EasyIEP.
Coming up next week
9.26.16--J. Blocker Mtg. (12:45 pm)
9.30.16--Clubs Begin