December 12, 2011
Vol. 1, Issue 16
The Special Edition
SFUSD's Special Education Newsletter
In This Issue
Announcements
School Spotlight
SEIS Transition Update
Articles for Reflection and Professional Development
Inclusive Schools Network
Transition Page on Intranet!
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Upcoming Events

  

 

 

PD Opportunity for All: 

"Creating Equity in Education for African American Children"

 

December 13, 2011

4:00-7:00 PM

Cabrillo Campus

Multipurpose Room

750 25th Ave.

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devinek@sfusd.edu

   

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May you be reminded of all the things you are grateful for including the children we serve and the joy they bring to our lives.  We truly believe that "All Kids Can!"

 

Happy Holidays!

 

 

As we continue to share news within SFUSD and beyond, please consider submitting an article for publication. Simply email spedfeedback@sfusd.edu, and we will be delighted to showcase your school or classroom.

Announcements

 

  • Heidi Hubrich's CAT class at SOTA was featured in SF Gate on December 7, 2011! Check out the article HERE.
     
  • Previous Special Edition Newsletters are now accessible online. Please click here to access them.

School Spotlight:  Commodore Sloat

  

All Kids Can at Commodore Sloat Elementary!

 

In honor of Inclusive Schools Week, staff, parents, and students at Commodore Sloat have worked together to plan an exciting week of activities to build education and awareness. Building an inclusive community entails teamwork in creating appropriate supports for staff and students alike. To highlight this, activities and events at the school as well as tips for parent and community involvement occurred all last week.  Please click here to read more.

  

SEIS Transition Update  

 

The transition to SEIS, our new online IEP management system, has begun! While change has its challenges, this is such an exciting and important change that will allow us to more effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our diverse learners.

 

Below is a timeline for the implementation of SEIS.

  • December 16th - Last Day of GoalView
    • Case Managers have a PDF of IEPs and related attachments on Desktop
    • Brown files have copies of current IEPs and Progress Reports
    • Hopefully the number of IEPs to be held in January has been minimized.
  • January 3rd, 2012 - Start the Use of Intranet SEIS
  • January 23rd, 2012 - SEIS Trainings Begin!
    • Register - Cornerstone OnDemand (Link on SEIS Intranet Page)
    • AM & PM Sessions offered at Cabrillo & Independence H.S.
      • 8am - 11:30am & 12:30 - 4:00pm
  • February, 2012 - ALL STAFF TRAINED!
    • Aim is to have SEIS "Live" with ALL SFUSD Staff!
    • Supports:

Please click here to read more about the transfer of information and upcoming trainings related to SEIS.

Articles for Reflection and Professional Development

 

 

This is an ongoing section where we will provide a current and relevant research article. The goal is to promote discussion and intellectual stimulation amongst SFUSD staff, schools, and the community.

 

In the article Special Education Within the Context of General Education,  Dr. Robert A. Stodden discusses the changing roles of all educators.

 

Click here to read more.

 

Inclusive Schools Network (ISN)

 

The website Inclusive Schools Network (http://inclusiveschools.org) is an excellent source of information related to increasing inclusive practices.  With multiple sections and interactive tools, this site is an excellent source for anyone wanting to expand their capacity to embrace all students. 

 

A simple yet useful self assessment tool is free to explore.  Click here to view the self assessment tool.

 

Transition Page on Intranet!

Thanks to the collaborative spirit of our staff and teachers, we have launched a brand new "Transition" page on the SFUSD intranet!

You can access it by logging into the intranet, clicking on "Special Education," and then clicking on "Transition" on the right hand side. Here is the direct link to the site: https://district.sfusd.edu/dept/sped/transition/default.aspx.

We hope that this will promote discussion and collaboration on topics regarding transition-aged youth. For more information, please contact Nicole Trickett at trickettn@sfusd.edu.
 
Sincerely,

Communications Team
Special Education Services, SFUSD

 

 

 

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