February 27, 2012

Vol. 1, Issue 24

The Special Edition
SFUSD's Special Education Newsletter
In This Issue
Announcements
Professor Douglas Biklen
Transportation Guidelines
Articles for Reflection and Professional Development
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Teaching children to be knowledgeable about differences, supportive of others, and active in changing structures that are oppressive to various groups can all begin within inclusive classrooms. It is within a classroom that openly and directly addresses the interests, needs, and possibilities of all its members that students may best experience democratic structures that empower and support all participants.
~Sapon-Shevin, 1992, p. 21 

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

Announcements

  • Access Institute will be hosting a presentation and panel discussion to deepen participants understanding of the bullying cycle.  This event will occur March 22 from 6:30 - 8:30. Click here for registration information.
  • Open House and Disability Arts Festival will be held at the de Young Museum on March 31.  Click here to review the flyer.
  • Previous Special Edition Newsletters are now accessible online. Please click here to access them.
Begin by Presuming Competence

In a recent interview with Professor Douglas Biklen, winner of the UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize to promote Quality Education for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities,  Biklen explains the concept of "presuming competence" and how it relates to inclusive education.  Click here to read more.

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.

 

In Critical Components of Successful Inclusion of Students with Severe Disabilities: Literature Review  Turki Alquraini and Dianne Gut  set out to provide an overview of literature regarding effective practice for inclusion with a focus on critical components of successful inclusion that assist in preparing the stakeholders worldwide to work and engage effectively with students with disabilities in inclusive schools. The present review also provides an integrated overview of current knowledge regarding the critical components that enhance the quality of inclusive education programs for students with severe disabilities.

 

 

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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