2013-2014

1. 2013-2014 http://planoptasage.org Spring PTA SAGE Training May 21, 2013 Sockwell Center

2. 2013-2014 http://planoptasage.org • What is SAGE? • Special and Gifted Education • Conceived in 2003 • 25% of the PISD student body • Dedicated to the inclusivity of • all students

3. 2013-2014 Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.

4. 2013-2014 Our VISION a SAGE chairman On every PISD campus, 100% families in database

5. 2013-2014 Our ACTION Continue to Communicate, Educate, Support Our SAGE Families With the help of our Campus Chairs

6. 2013-2014 • SAGE Campus Visits: • A SAGE committee member • is available to speak to your • PTA Board • Principal • PTA Membership • “What is SAGE?”

7. 2013-2014 • SAGE Campus Chair: • Connect with your: • PTA President • Counterparts at other schools • Gifted and Special Ed. Team Leaders, • Teachers and Parents

8. 2013-2014 • SAGE Campus Chairman: • Communicate! Communicate! • Communicate! • Packet Pickup/ Registration • YO Packets, Newsletters • Campus E-news, Facebook

9. 2013-2014 • SAGE Campus Chairman: • Ensure inclusion of special and • gifted children in all PTA • sponsored events • Be a resource for other PTA board • members

10. 2013-2014 • SAGE Campus Chairman: • Greet & reach out to • new families of SAGE • Be the Special Ed resource • & PACE room parent • Advocate for the Diverse Learner

11. 2013-2014 • Council Goals: • Ease of Transition for families • moving to next level of school • Inclusion Awareness Kit

12. 2013-2014 SAGE Calendar of Events: • Fall • Introduction to Destination Imagination • Life Planning Series for Special Needs • Documentary United States of Autism • SENG workshops • Spring • Summer Expo • PISW – Plano Inclusive Schools Week – Friendship Week • Special Friends Talent Show

13. 2013-2014 SAGE Chair Opportunities: • Inclusive Awareness Kit • Advisory Committees • Plano Inclusive Schools Week • Dyslexia Documentary

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