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Parent Coffee for Special Education. J. Michael Lunsford Middle School January 12, 2012. Our Special Education Department. Special Education Contact: Jennifer Brooks, A.P. Special Education Lead Teacher: Valerie Cashman
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Parent Coffee forSpecial Education J. Michael Lunsford Middle School January 12, 2012
Our Special Education Department Special Education Contact: Jennifer Brooks, A.P. Special Education Lead Teacher: Valerie Cashman Teachers: Hannah Moffitt, Suzanne Salgado, Joe McDonald, Amanda Hoag, Heather Jenkins, Amy Cestare, Adrienne Scherer, Michele Hoisington, Valerie Cashman, Sarah Franklin, and Tara Daugherty, Amanda Hoag Teaching Assistants: AnisciaMosholder, Jean Howley, Stephanie Powell, Monica Powell, Robin Fahning, Cornelius Snead, and Kevin Grigsby
Our Special Education Department Speech Pathologist: Sarah Morey Occupational Therapist: Mindy Miller Physical Therapist: Roberta Van Meter Assistive Technology Services: David Holt Consulting Teacher: Tina Clay Special Education Supervisor: Elizabeth Martinez Eligibility Coordinator: Marguerite Sweeney Parent Resource Center: Allyson Pate SEAC President/Lunsford Representative: Lisa Glasgow PTA President: Tricia Haneghan
Today’s Agenda • Introductions • The J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Mission • Student Supports • Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions • VMAST: The Virginia Modified Achievement Standards Test
Our Mission: Student Achievement J. Michael Lunsford Middle School ensures student achievement through positive relationships, collaboration, and equitable practice.
Inclusive Practices At Lunsford • Co-Teaching Workshop • Defined Roles / Shared Responsibilities • Collaborate / Communicate Daily • Establish Trusting Relationships • Collaborative / Instructional Teams
Inclusive Practices At Lunsford • Meeting the needs of individual children (Equity) IEP Process, Resource, CBI, Elementary / High School Transitions, Reteaching/Retesting, Course Selections, Clubs, Counseling Groups, Safe School Ambassadors, PAWS
PAWS • Pairing All With Support • Friendship Program • PAWS Buddies • Meet once a month during lunch to interview Buddy • Meet once a month during Resource/Elective for teambuilding activities
PAWS • 3 After School Activities • Art Activity • Social or Dance • PAWS own Field Day • PAWS Ambassadors • Greater commitment • Will work with students that may benefit from additional social support • Contact Mr. Allen at amani.allen@lcps.org for more information