What's Happening at ATP?
May 17 - 21, 2021
Message from the Coordinator...
What a great week celebrating our Classified Employees! Thank you to all classified staff --everyone from the wonderful, hard-working custodian (Mr. Jose), Ms. Delia, Ms. Sue who keep our office beautiful and lively... and to our paraprofessionals who make a difference with our students each and every day. There are not enough words to express my gratitude and appreciation for the work you do. It is so fitting to be recognized for the "Collaborative Team" award because this team embodies "collaborative". I hope you will take some time next Wednesday, and join us in celebrating ATP at NCCSE's Excellence in Education award night. The Awards will be presented at the virtual NCCSE CAC Awards Ceremony taking place on May 26, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
Here is the link to sign up to join the celebration: https://nccse.org/About/Excellence-in-Special-Education
Grace Ridgeway
Coordinator, Special Education
This is what's been happening this week with CBI...
Community-Based Instruction (CBI) is a vital instructional tool for students in our program. This instruction occurs in various community environments and provides students “real life experiences.” The goal is to provide a variety of hands-on learning opportunities that will allow our students to practice essential skills to become more independent. All activities in the community support post-secondary education, employment, life skills, and independent living goals.
Attention OUSD Adult Transition Program (ATP) families!
The Oceanside Unified School District is in the process of creating a facilities plan that can serve as the basis for the development of a project list for the Measure W Bond Program. We need your input! Join us to learn about our District-Wide Long Range Facility Master Plan (LRFMP) process and to discuss your ideas and recommendations for our school.
The OUSD ATP meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, May 27, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. In order to participate, you must register to receive the meeting link. Click here to register for the meeting. Thank you for your participation!
¡Atención familias del OUSD ATP!
El Distrito Escolar de Oceanside está en el proceso de crear un plan de instalaciones que puede servir como la base para el desarrollo de una lista de proyectos para el Programa de Bonos de la Medida W. ¡Solicitamos sus opiniones! Acompáñenos para aprender sobre el proceso del Plan Maestro de Instalaciones para todo el distrito y para compartir sus ideas y recomendaciones para nuestra escuela.
La junta para OUSD ATP tomará lugar virtualmente Thursday, May 27, de 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Para poder participar en la junta, tiene que registrarse para recibir el enlace para la junta. Haga clic aquí para registrarse para la junta. ¡Gracias por su participación!
Congratulating Ms. Doris!
We officially honored Ms. Doris today for passing her citizenship test. She is now officially a US Citizen!
Recent events in our country have motivated many youth to engage in activism in their communities, speaking out and inspiring others to take a renewed interest in the problems we face. While young people all over the country are getting involved and taking action, we can support them by reaching out, lending a listening ear, and sharing resources.
Whether they need help to heal, looking for support and connection, or simply need to be heard, trusted adults can help. Here are some ideas to engage and support the young people in your life:
- Check out the Mental Health Support Guide which is full of resources and tips on how to help others and reduce stigma.
- Encourage a school to start a NAMI on Campus club on campus next school year.
- A great starting point for anyone who is ready to start prioritizing their mental health is to take a Mental Health Test. It’s a quick, free, and confidential way for someone to assess their mental health and begin finding hope and healing.
Limited Conservatorship from Start to Finish
- In-person clinics are now available at:
Superior Court, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101, Fifth Floor, Room 541
Tuesdays and Thursdays only (closed on Court Holidays)
9 AM to 3 PM (closed 12-12:30 PM for lunch) - Absolutely no appointments. Walk-in, first-come first-served only.
- Barbara Treash-Osio, Staff Attorney/Clinic Supervisor, Conservatorship Clinic, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
ATP Virtual Club Schedule
Learning Opportunities and Resources
May 26: Special Education Parent/Guardian Partner Panel: Resources
Please join us for this informative opportunity. 9-11am and 4-6pm. To attend, and to help celebrate the staff at ATP, please register using this LINK.
RESOURCES
- North County Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) - Digital Resources for families
Save the date for the NCCSE Excellence Event Webinar May 26th. For questions, please contact the Parent Liaison, Heidi Marshall, heidi.marshall@scdoe.net
- Care Solace: Resources for students, staff, and families
The Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program offers to help pay past rental arrears from April 2020-March 2021, prospective rent (April-June 2021) and overdue utility payments (April 2020-March 2021).From the website:
The County’s 2021 Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible households in qualifying areas who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters who need help with rent and utilities. Applications will be accepted until funds are no longer available.
This is a great resource to help people that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and we would greatly appreciate your help to get the word out. I have attached some sample flyers to this email. We have flyers in 9 different languages available in our outreach toolkit, link below.
Website:
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (sandiegocounty.gov)
Outreach Kit:
A Year of Core Words
Core Word of the Week - down
Please help support generalization of this word by using it in
as many ways as possible. Model and give the student
chances to use the word in different contexts.
When the word is used correctly, reinforce it naturally by
completing the action.
Here is April's AT Newsletter
Please check it out! This month we are reviewing Assistive Technology Consideration (the first prompt on the Special Factors Page) and our Tool of the Month is "Speech to Text."
Have a great week!
Wear your Mask
You may have heard the recent recommendations by the California Department of Public Health changing guidelines for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when the fully vaccinated are outdoors and not at crowded places. However, the masking guidelines reman in effect in most other places including schools.
While this is encouraging (and exciting), it’s important to remember that we in San Diego County and across California are still required to comply with local health orders, which have not yet relaxed their requirements on face covering guidance for indoor settings or for schools. Until that time, all of our educational facilities will continue to adhere to state and local requirements, which continue to require the use of face coverings by all individuals while on school property.
For students who need assistance with wearing their mask, their teachers will work with them and provide the necessary accommodations to support our students' needs.
About Us
Email: marygrace.ridgeway@oside.us
Website: https://atp-ousd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Location: 707 Carey Road, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760.901.7170