Pupil Services Monthly
Special Edition (09/04/2020)
Welcome back and Happy Friday!
Thank you! We appreciate you!
On Thursday, I participated in DESE's Zoom session for Special Education Directors with Russell Johnston (Senior Associate Commissioner). During this Zoom, Russell and his team released the revised "COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Schools and District Regarding Special Education" document. I am sharing it with all of you because many of you have reached out with questions about special education. Please reach out if you need additional clarification. I will be releasing an MPS FAQ for special education to staff and families.
Merriam-Webster.com's dictionary defines perseverance as "continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition." Since March, I have seen this in our staff. Because I have seen this, I know that we can do this! YOU CAN DO THIS!
Thank you for your patience, flexibility as we embark on this new journey. We are in this together!
Enjoy the long, holiday weekend,
Kate
Be patient with yourself
Expectations of ourselves
School Supply List 2020-2021
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Accommodation Resources for Virtual Implementation
Activities/Lesson Planning Resources and Ideas
How do I.....
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
This is available to employees, their dependents, and household members 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. For more information, please see the flyer link below.
DO YOU NEED PD FOR LICENSE RENEWAL?
SEI or ESL Professional Development
From WIDA, "Six on-demand eWorkshops are available to educators in participating states from Sept. 1, 2019 – Aug. 31, 2020. Relevant content for all educators: school leaders, coaches and facilitators, K-12 classroom teachers, ESL teachers and specialists, and professional learning communities. All workshops are available in the eLearning Center via the WIDA Secure Portal." Please visit the WIDA eLearning page for more information. Should you decide to participate in one of these workshops, please also reach out to me via email so that I may assist in creating your WIDA account. These PD opportunities are self-paced and FREE!
Students with disabilities and instruction of students with diverse learning styles
DESE offers a FREE, online, self-paced workshop that meets these requirements. Please visit DESE's website for more information: Foundations for Inclusive Practices.
PUPIL SERVICES OFFICE
Mary O'Brien, Administrative Assistant
Email: kryan@millburyschools.org
Website: https://www.millburyschools.org/Page/63
Location: 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-865-0875
Twitter: @MPS_SpecialEd