Welcome to Mercer Middle School

1. Welcome to Mercer Middle School

2. Welcome • Introductions • Administrative Staff • Subject Area Lead Teacher – Michelle Kreft and Lisa Maylott • Intellectual Disability Program – Terry Genther • Autism Program – Stephanie Worthley • Emotional Disability Program – Deshonna Smith • 6th Grade – Deborah Clayton-Walker and Rusty Maclin • 7th Grade and 8th Grade Teachers • Suzanne Hinkle - Science • Casey Chapman – Lang. Arts, History, and Science • Michelle Kreft – Math • Lisa Maylott - English

3. Introductions • Speech Language Pathologist – Katie Robertson • Occupational Therapist – Meghan Wertz • Physical Therapist – Sally Reed • Consulting Teachers – Tammi Flanagan and Sarah Buswell • Mercer SEAC Parent Liaison- ????? • PTA President – Karen Goodwin

4. Definition • The case manger is the individual who has the primary responsibility for ensuring that the special education process for the student is accomplished. As such they are responsible for: • Developing, reviewing, and revising the IEP • Ensuring the IEP is implemented • Coordinating the implementation of all services • Writing and reporting educational progress • Managing the ongoing review of the student’s need for educational service, including the yearly IEP and the three year reevaluation process

5. The Mercer Case Manager • Will maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality • Will get to know your child personally and be a partner in their success • Will actively monitor academic/social progress and make necessary/immediate changes for areas of concern • Will effectively communicate with parents • Proactive communication • Return phone calls and emails within 24 hours • Will adhere to IEP and reporting deadlines • Draft IEP’s 1 week prior to IEP meetings • Progress reports with every report card

6. Who to contact?

7. The Mercer Experience • Anti-Bullying Efforts • Safe School Ambassadors – Nick Cottone • Bully Prevention - Counselors • Student Support Mentors and Clubs • Mercer Teacher Cadets – Recognized by SEAC for Excellence in Special Education • Mercer PRIDE club • School Social Groups • Facilitated by counseling department, school social worker, and school psychologist • Clinical Team • Meets twice a month to discuss behavioral concerns • High School Transition • Student panels, teacher panels, high school visits, and high school representative at the annual IEP meeting • Resource Time • Re-teaching, remediation, and enrichment time

8. New This Year • New IEP software • Partnership with I’m Determined Project • Parent Portal – Clarity • See Mercer Middle School’s Website for more information

9. Clubs and Activities • All students are encouraged to participate in after school clubs and activities • School provides transportation and support (if needed) so all students can participate in the club or activity • Over 25 clubs and activities

10. Clubs and Activities

11. Parents

12. Other Resources • Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) • Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Administration Building • Mercer Middle School PTA • Parent Resource Center • Virginia Department of Education – Special Education • I’m Determined Project