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Technical Support for Special Education Inclusion Programs. Systems III will work with you to plan, implement and support your inclusion programs. Systems III, LLC – Educational Consulting Mary Thomas Newsom, CEO (301) 464-0003 E-mail: system3@verizon.net Http://www.systemsiii.com.
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Technical Support for Special Education Inclusion Programs Systems III will work with you to plan, implement and support your inclusion programs Systems III, LLC – Educational Consulting Mary Thomas Newsom, CEO (301) 464-0003 E-mail: system3@verizon.net Http://www.systemsiii.com
Systems III, LLC – Educational Consulting Helping You Meet Your District’s goals to . . . • Close the achievement gaps between minority, low income and disabled students • Help Schools reach the proficient category on the State Assessment Measure • Have all students be safe, supported, respected, and confident in racially integrated schools, classrooms, and student activities • Achieve higher levels of satisfaction by parents and employees
Can We Talk About Special Education Needs in Your Schools? Meeting Testing Requirements Providing Parents with Information & Skills to Work as Partners Automating Software Systems for IEP & Related Services Management Tooling Educators to Better Meet Student Needs Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com
Goal: Develop a system to move students from traditional special educational programs to a more inclusive program model Phase I – Current program & needs assessment Phase II • Recommendations of transition options • Recommended strategies of support • Information and assistance for staff & families • Observations, training & coaching • Informational materials and brochures Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com
Features of Phase I Needs Assessment • Onsite meetings with central office & school staff • Data review and analysis • Written report of findings and recommendations • Development of a detailed plan of work Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com
Philosophically we believe . . . • A continuum of placements, supports and services should be made available for all students • Every student’s first placement is in a regular education program • Placement decisions should be based on a well developed IEP with an emphasis on the needs of the child, his/her peers, and the reasonable provision of services Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com
Features of Phase II Implementation Plan Technical support options • On-site observations • Facilitated dialogues • Team meetings • Coaching & individual assistance • Training for staff and families • Development of written resources • Instruction & support for collaborative planning Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com
Systems III provides training for staff and families Sample Topics (Ask about others) • Inclusion Models: Components & Examples • Team Building and Cooperative Planning • Accommodations, Modifications & Strategies for Working with Special Needs Students • Differentiating Instruction • Higher Order Thinking Skills • Accommodations, Modifications & Strategies for Helping Special Needs Students at Home Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com
Want to know more about Systems III and how we can help you? • Call Mary Thomas Newsom at (301) 464-0003 • E-mail us at newsom@bigplanet.com Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com