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ULSS DEPARTMENT who we are…

Unified Learning Support Services ULSS “Educational excellence….developing reliable, respectful and responsible life-long learners, one student at a time.” October 7, 2009 Gina Gateman PTSA Meeting. ULSS DEPARTMENT who we are…. - Coordinator, ULSS

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ULSS DEPARTMENT who we are…

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  1. Unified Learning Support ServicesULSS“Educational excellence….developing reliable, respectful and responsible life-long learners, one student at a time.”October 7, 2009Gina GatemanPTSA Meeting

  2. ULSS DEPARTMENTwho we are… - Coordinator, ULSS • ULSS Teachers (special education)-case managers • Paraprofessionals (TA’s) - Support Specialists OT, PT, SLP, VSI, Social Worker, Psychologist, and Behavior Specialist - Guidance Counselors, SA Counselor, more… • PD Coordinator (RTI and PBIS focus) new Nicole Hitchener

  3. ULSS DEPARTMENTour roles…. SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS Maintain the LRE Design creative programming (specialized) Involve parents Work collaboratively with teams Embrace the RTI philosophy

  4. ULSS DEPARTMENTbuilds off culture and climate of FMS… many interventions are already in place to meet the needs of students-the groundwork is set… • STEP - Website • Parent List Serv - FASA • Walk & Talk - Flexible Grouping • Literacy Walks - Reading program • Meetings (dept) - TA Training • CPTs - Advisory Groups

  5. ULSS DEPARTMENThow we can help… Response to Intervention Parent Brochure • RTI defined • Different levels of intervention • Resources Parental Supports…is your child having difficulty? Reference Flow chart gatemangina@coventryschools.net

  6. Understanding and Supporting My Adolescent ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA OCTOBER 7, 2009

  7. Introductions • Felix Sarubbi • School Social Worker • Susan Davis • Student Assistance Counselor • Jennifer Donnelly-Taylor • School Psychologist

  8. Understanding My Teen Developmental Changes • Physical Changes • Egocentric Behavior • Developing Autonomy • Questioning Values • Sensitive to Criticism • Peer Pressure • Excitement Seekers • Feel Invincible

  9. Building Self Confidence Encouragement vs. Praise

  10. Communication How to Talk so Kids will Listen… Listen so Kids will Talk

  11. Problem Ownership Balance Responsibility Problem Solving

  12. S.T.E.P Systematic Training for Effective Parenting • Understanding Yourself and Your Teen • Changing Your Response to Your Teen • Communicating Respect and Encouragement • Encouraging Cooperation and Solving Problems • Using Consequences to Build Responsibility • Deciding What to Do Classes begin on Thursday, October 15th! See Registration Flyer for Details.

  13. Questions?

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