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Mrs. Regina Garrahan Tier II Autistic Support Grades 3,4& 5 Davis Elementary 2012-2013

Mrs. Regina Garrahan Tier II Autistic Support Grades 3,4& 5 Davis Elementary 2012-2013. Back to School Night. Room B27. Meet The Teachers!. Mrs. Garrahan, M.Ed. - Autistic Support Teacher Ms. McCloud, B.S. Ed.- Instructional Aide (Certified Teacher). Communication.

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Mrs. Regina Garrahan Tier II Autistic Support Grades 3,4& 5 Davis Elementary 2012-2013

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  1. Mrs. Regina GarrahanTier II Autistic SupportGrades 3,4& 5 Davis Elementary 2012-2013 Back to School Night Room B27

  2. Meet The Teachers! • Mrs. Garrahan, M.Ed. - Autistic Support Teacher • Ms. McCloud, B.S. Ed.- Instructional Aide (Certified Teacher)

  3. Communication E-mail garrre@centennialsd.org Phone: 215-441-6000 ext. 15227 Take Home Folder: Check daily, empty & return signed items back to school.

  4. Homework… Homework varies depending on each child and grade level. • Homework is given Monday-Thursday • Spelling 4 days a week • Reading log 4 days a week (Parent signature required) • Math 3-4 x a week • Social Studies/science- as needed

  5. Reading Each child is assessed and placed in a reading program that best fits his/her unique learning needs Programs • Rigby Literacy By Design- General Education, Balanced Literary Curriculum • Rigby LBD, Guided Reading- Students are benchmarked several times a year and are grouped at instructional level. • Read 180- small group & computer lessons- A balanced literacy program focused on improving reading comprehension. • Reading Mastery- a direct instruction reading program to help students with both decoding and comprehension needs.

  6. Writing *Graphic organizers used to help organize thoughts & ideas *Kid writing- for emerging writers Genres: • Journaling" Four Square” paragraph writing • Personal narratives • Compare & contrast • Persuasive writing • Letter writing • Procedural writing • Creative writing (Students are instructed at his/her own level)

  7. Handwriting

  8. Programs *Everyday Math- used in general education classes *Supplemental program *Touch Math- to help students who struggle with basic addition & subtraction facts. Math in AS Classroom: small group setting slower paced instruction modified curriculum & assessments visual aides & manipulatives used Math

  9. Progress Monitoring • Reading and math Goals will be monitored weekly or biweekly depending on each student’s individual goals. • Reading fluency & comprehension- Aims Web Probes • Math Goals- Study Island grade level probes based on PA Standards • Writing- Assessed using District writing goal when a writing piece is complete.

  10. Specials Schedules

  11. Classroom Management • Classroom Rules • Noise Levels 1-5 • Filling Buckets- When students fill someone’s “Happiness Bucket” they get to add a marble in the class jar. When the jar is filled the class votes on a reward (example movie & popcorn party) • Color Cards- Each student begins each day with a green card. If a student exhibits unexpected behaviors he/she will change his/her color to yellow. If the unexpected behavior persists the color will change to a red and parent will be notified. • Baseball Field & P.A.T- Each day that the students end the day with a green card they earn 4 min. of P.A.T (Preferred Activity Time) By Friday each child can earn up to 16 min. of P.A.T • Parent communication

  12. OTHER • Water Bottles with safety caps permitted • Healthy snacks / lunches encouraged. • Remember to send notes to excuse student absences and when altering the daily routine.

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