EC Newsletter: June 2018
Exceptional Supports for Literacy & Learning
Welcome to the EC Department's Monthly Newsletter!
Do you have ideas for future newsletter topics, teachers/service providers who should be featured, or general feedback? Let us know by emailing ashley1.kogutkiewicz@cms.k12.nc.us.
Have a Great Summer! We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Congratulations to the 2018 CMS Teachers of the Year!
Jan Miller
Elizabeth Goins
Sarah Davis
Paula Allen-Kinney
Adiaha Strange
NCVPS' 2017 EC Educator of Excellence
Allison Pemberton
Eli Davis
Cathleen Lanik
MeckEd Educator of Excellence
Jordan Gristock
Ann Lake
CMS EC Educator of Excellence
Gary McKinna
Debra Fehr
Ericka Williams
MeckEd Educator of Excellence
Jennah Bullington
Nikia Cockerham
Congratulations to our 2018 CMS Teacher Assistants of the Year!
we are so proud of how you represent #TeamEC in your schools!
Susan Wint, Ardrey Kell
Glen Rutledge, Beverly Woods ES
Deborah Allen, Blythe ES
Deborah Gray, Bradley MS
Jason Huey, Carmel Middle
Billie Cranfield, Crestdale MS
Justine Read, E.E. Waddell
James Daniel, Harding University HS
Judy Dewberry, Highland Renaissance
Stacie Lynch, Huntingtowne Farms ES
Brad VanHorn, Independence HS
Shanea Calhoun, Jay M. Robinson MS
Stephanie Knight, Kennedy MS
Thayer Wilson, Lawrence Orr
Geri Hosey, Lincoln Heights
Timothy Rodman, Mallard Creek HS
Conni Branscom, McKee Road ES
Lorene Bidstrup, Mint Hill MS
Raymond Henderson, Myers Park HS
Isabel Casanova, Newell
Jonathan Veal, Northeast MS
Calvin Durham, Northridge MS
Sharimaine Henderson, Northwest School of the Arts
Brandi Royster, Phillip O. Berry Academy
James Shepherd, Providence HS
Donna Morrow, Rocky River HS
Kimberly Ivey, South Charlotte MS
Stacy Freed, Torrence Creek
Antoinette Green, University Meadows
Erma Potts, West Charlotte HS
Yvonneda Cherry, Westerly Hills Academy
Robert Mathis, Whitewater MS
Progress Monitoring- WE WANT YOUR INPUT!
We are requesting feedback on the overall effectiveness and impact of the training that you received. Please take a moment to answer the 6 questions in our survey so that we can plan additional training and support during the 18-19 school year.
2018 August Learning Symposium
(Note that the back-to-school Professional Learning has been expanded from the "Elementary" and "Secondary" days that has taken place over the last few years)
Be on the lookout for an email very soon with information about registering for the Symposium. There will be a mix of required and choice sessions, so you will be able to enroll in learning sessions that are relevant for you. Please plan to attend learning sessions on all three days!
In addition to ECATS training (required for all EC case managers), here's a sneak preview of some of the sessions that Programs for Exceptional Children will be offering:
Recommended for Elementary:
Improving Literacy Outcomes- Elementary School
High Leverage Practices (HLPs) in Special Education- Elementary School
Understanding Behavior: Looking for Clues- Elementary
Recommended for Middle:
Providing Specially Designed Instruction in a Co-Taught Classroom- Middle School
High Leverage Practices in a Middle School Classroom
Learning Lab Pathways for Middle School
Embedding Behavior Instruction in Content Classes- Middle School
Recommended for High:
Literacy Strategies for the Co-taught English I Classroom
Literacy Strategies for the High School Learning Lab
Blended Instruction using Edgenuity
Literacy 1 for OCS Students
Using Career Solutions Curriculum & Embedding Literacy in OCS Prep I
Embedding Behavior Instruction in Content Classes- High School
Writing Quality Transition Plans
Recommended for Extensions:
Changes to the Extensions of the Common Core & ULS
Transition Curriculum, Community-Based Training, and Job Readiness Skills
Using the Brigance for Progress Monitoring
SymbolStix and Visual Systems
Extensions Institute Recap
and... many more!! Keep an eye out for information about registering for the Symposium!
Application for Tuition Reimbursement
Please see the below Memo and Application regarding 2018 Tuition Reimbursement. Applications for summer allocation awards must be received by August 18, 2018. If you have any questions, contact Carol Moffitt, 919-807-3997 or carol.moffitt@dpi.nc.gov.
Professional Development Opportunities
Did you know that the EC Department regularly offers in-person, virtual, or blended Professional Development as well as role-specific Support Groups? Click the link below to see upcoming opportunities and join us for one soon!
Archived Communication
Too many emails and not enough time to read all of them? Take a quick look at our consolidated EC Department Communication Archive to see recent messages that may have come your way from the EC Department and make sure you didn't miss anything important!
Happenings in the broader Special Education Community
Social Media
Important Contacts
Need help but not sure who to ask?
Our teams are here to give you the support you need! Click HERE to see who from the EC Department supports your school.
Don't forget about the EC HelpDesk who can also answer any questions that you may have!
980-343-2724