CLN #1 SPECIAL EDUCATION CONNECTION
May 2016, Connecting you to what you need to know
Reminders for Principals
I am still available to offer support to assist you with making decisions around this and other Special Education needs.
Kudos!
- Ashburton
Principal Vick and her Special Education team are well on their way to purchasing the SPIRE Literacy Intervention program for their students' with special needs.
2. MLK
With the support of Principal Brunson, the Special Education Team at MLK has inventoried their intervention materials. They have now positioned themselves to begin considering purchasing programs for next year.
INTERVENTIONS
- I will continue to work with schools to make decisions around math and literacy intervention purchases.
I will continue to make myself available to assist teachers with administering placement assessments.
AU COURSE OFFERINGS
(1) "Teaching Math in Multiple Grade Level Service Delivery Models" (1 AU credit)
Summer Course Dates: June 22, 2016 - June 23, 2016
Course Description: Special Educators (resource and/or self-contained) will participate in
DDIT professional development and activities in order to develop and implement
collaborative lessons, modified instruction, and interventions. Teachers will implement a
modified math instructional model that will address multiple grade level service delivery
models and specialized instruction in order to guide small group instruction and intervention
centers that will maximize the limited teacher directed instructional time. Teachers will be
able to collaboratively develop effective instructional strategies by utilizing District
Assessments to reflect and adjust in alignment with the District Instructional Framework.
*Must Register through PGS*
(2) "Teaching Literacy in Multiple Grade Level Service Delivery Models" (1 AU credit)
Summer Course Dates: July 11, 2016 - July 12, 2016
Course Description: Special Educators (resource and/or self-contained) will participate in
DDIT professional development and activities in order to develop and implement
collaborative lessons, modified instruction, and district interventions. Teachers will institute a
modified Literacy instructional model. This model encompasses the Literacy Lesson Sets that
will address multiple grade level service delivery models and specialized instruction; in order
to guide small group instruction and intervention centers that will maximize the limited
teacher directed instructional time. Teachers will be able to collaboratively develop effective
instructional strategies by utilizing District Assessments and research based interventions.
This will allow for reflection and adjustments to ensure alignment with the
District Instructional Framework.
*Must Register through PGS*
I will notify you when the courseS has been added to PGS
Summer Intervention Planning Opportunities
In order to ensure that teachers are ready to begin using the math and literacy intervention programs that your school may have or are planning to purchase, let’s get together for a few planning sessions this summer. We can do some pre-planning to be ready on day one.
Of course, the hope is that after working diligently this school year you will all find plenty of time to rest, relax and have lots of fun. Therefore, if you are not available, that’s fine. If you are interested in attending and/or co-leading a session, complete the google form by accessing the link below. I will review the responses and let you whether the interest is high enough to plan further.
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1O2gS6JaaQLcz0RHQcFT3Gjba0fa3n7EAs3-VGEazSao/edit
Let me know if you have trouble accessing the link.
Upcomming Visits to Your Schools
We are aware that PARCC testing will be taking place in your buildings for the next several weeks, and do not wish to overwhelm or disrupt this process. Based on your availability, Robin Banks and I will be scheduling visits to each school to meet with all or some of the ILT members in order to discuss 3rd Quarter High and Lows. We are understanding of your time constraints and will make every effort to accommodate you and your staff.
We are looking ahead to next school year and want to ensure that we are providing high level support and are continuing to improve and grow professionally. We have enjoyed teaming up with each and everyone of you, and want to continue to cultivate strong and productive relationships with all of you.
Kathy's Corner (Compliance)
PLAAFP: Current student data from multiple sources should be included in PLAAFP section of the IEP. Sample data sources include: PARCC, I-Ready, Amplify, Unit Assessments, WJ-IV, etc. Please contact Lara Huffman, Education Specialist, with any questions.
IEP Chair Monthly Training
When: Wednesday, May 18th
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: 2500 East Northern Parkway (PDC)
Community Learning Network #1-Special Education Team
Sharon Pinckney, Special Education Liaison, Instruction Sjpinckney@bcps.k12.md.us
Kath Stump, Education Specialist, Compliance, KLStump@bcps.k12.md.us