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Welcome Special Education Liaisons

Welcome Special Education Liaisons. May 15, 2012. Welcome Question/Answer   Dr. Julia – (May 3) Debrief   Learning Support Team   Feedback for F uture P lanning REACH Celebration Activity Level B assessments- Kaufmann Overview Wrap Up. Overview of the Day.

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Welcome Special Education Liaisons

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  1. Welcome Special Education Liaisons May 15, 2012

  2. Welcome • Question/Answer   • Dr. Julia – (May 3) Debrief   • Learning Support Team   • Feedback for Future Planning • REACH • Celebration Activity • Level B assessments- Kaufmann Overview • Wrap Up Overview of the Day

  3. QUESTION BOX

  4. Ten Ways to Grow and Nurture Truly Inclusive Schools and Classrooms with Dr. Julie Causton-Theoharis See the disability as an attribute Re-think the dual system Placement matters Create an inclusive climate Supporting students academically Re-think challenging behaviour Make learning fun Collaborate Problem solve creatively Take care of yourself 1-2-!-? Activity

  5. UPDATE… Learning Support Team

  6. How will the ‘Learning Support Team’move our work forward?

  7. Our Traditional Model

  8. Our Current Model

  9. Our Current Model

  10. Our Current Model

  11. Coming Together

  12. Clarity - Special Education

  13. Clarity around AISI

  14. Inclusive $ + AISI $ = FTE Learning Support Team CALCULATED: • Based on size of school • Based on conversations with Wanda about needs • http://cesd-aisi-5.wikispaces.com/Project+Leadership Funding

  15. What could this look like? What are the requirements? Teachers working with teachers (Learning support team member, partner teacher, team) Watching students in a class Modeling a lesson Co-teaching a concept Co-planning a lesson/unit Anything that allows you to learn together Trusting relationship Willing to learn together Recognizing that you can learn from others So, what do we mean by (peer) coaching?

  16. An Example • Find a partner at your table: • One person (A) • Second person (B) A: Record the Coaches questions B: Record the Colleagues responses

  17. What did you notice? What do you think occurred between the coach and colleague prior to this conversation? What did you notice about the conversation?

  18. What QUESTIONS are you still wondering about?

  19. As we move forward, we need to think about the roles of the teachers on the Learning Support Team and how we can work differently to accomplish the outcomes and/or expectations – • To this end…we need understand the ‘tasks’ you complete throughout the school year as a Special Education Liaison – and then determine what can be streamlined; removed; or accomplished differently FEEDBACK FOR FUTURE PLANNING…

  20. ACTIVITY: Please answer the following two questions on the document provided… 1. “What” paperwork tasks take up your time? 2. “How” do you support the development and implementation of IPPs in your school? FEEDBACK FOR FUTURE PLANNING…

  21. Provides specialized supports for students to access and participate in the learning environment and to improve student learning • Builds capacity with the teacher so that they can support the student in his/her classroom • Builds capacity within you, as the liaison, so that you can program for these students in years to come or program for similar students using similar strategies REACH- What is it?

  22. Use of direct teaching, modeling and guided practice with small groups or individual students. Use of created scaffolded opportunities for students in small groups or individually Use of created multiple and structured opportunities in both large and small groups for students to work collaboratively and independently. Determining Who Requires REACH

  23. Clarity- REACH Services

  24. Using the information given and the three REACH documents at your table, use the Thoughts, Questions, & Suggestions sheet to guide discussion and provide the Student Services more information to further guide this process. Task

  25. LUNCH TIME

  26. As you reflect on your year, think of the success stories that you have had with the staff and students you supported. Share how do these successes relate to the initial implementation of: • The QLE • The Continuum of Supports Success Stories:

  27. Brainstorm your successes on post it notes… • 10 min on your own… • Share as a small group • Post on the wall • Gallery Walk Your Successes

  28. Return to your original group: • Share what you learned • 3 most powerful things you are taking away… Success Stories

  29. Large group debrief • Share the 3 most powerful things you are taking away from today…

  30. Thank you for a FANTASTIC year! Safe travels and may the rest of May and June bring you joy, meaning and FUN! Wrap - Up

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