February 21, 2012

Vol. 1, Issue 23

The Special Edition
SFUSD's Special Education Newsletter
In This Issue
Announcements
Transportation Guidelines
Articles for Reflection and Professional Development
SEIS Update
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There are amazing schools and amazing educators that are doing a wonderful job. And then there are a lot of educators that are not prepared to deal with inclusive education. They haven't been trained. It's really quite lovely and easy when you understand how to do it.
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Announcements

  • Open House and Disability Arts Festival will be held at the de Young Museum on March 31.  Click here to review the flyer.
  • Cal-Tash's 30th Anniversary conference and membership meeting will be March 2-3, 2012 in Oakland.  Click here for more information.
  • Previous Special Edition Newsletters are now accessible online. Please click here to access them.

Transportation Guidelines

 

In an effort to support IEP team discussions about transportation, Special Education Services has created some guidelines.  Please click here to review.

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.

 

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) published their study results entitled Measuring Status and Change in NAEP Inclusion Rates of Students with Disabilities:  2007-2009.  The study incorporates findings for all 50 states including the District of Columbia.

 

  Click here to read more.

 

SEIS Update

  • Please plan to have all initial Affirm/Attest completed on or before February 29.
  • Make SEIS part of your morning routine - consider making SEIS your Homepage.
  • Call the SFUSD Help Desk if you need support:            379-7720 &  379-7899
  • If you have not been trained please contact Sarah Ashton, [email protected]


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Communications Team
Special Education Services, SFUSD

 

 

 

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