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"Needs not Labels, Services not Places, Names not Numbers"
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Access and Equity
Miraloma Elementary Celebrates Inclusion
Ron Machado, Principal of Miraloma Elementary School, was recently interviewed about how his schoool celebrated Inclusive Schools Week, Dec. 2nd-6th. Ron's response? "I am proud to be a part of a school community that takes pride in being inclusive every day!" He began with what the Miraloma community does daily to support inclusion such as ability awareness classes, all students spending time in every classroom, mentoring programs and "mix-up" days when students eat lunch with students in other classrooms. Ron explained that co-teaching happens daily and students genuinely care abut each other at Miraloma. "At Miraloma Elementary School inclusion truly is the norm." To read about the awesome activities that all students participated in during Inclusive Schools Week click here.-Sarah Ashton, Special Education Services
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Student Achievement
Co-teaching thrives at James Lick
The special education team at James Lick that includes Jennifer HeinDemausehas (Content Specialist), Thea Horner, Christine Gage, Airika Castaneda, Shain Rau, Leyla Momeny, Ron Ayson have been hard at work this school year. Now in their third year of co-teaching, the team has mastered the structure of the master schedule. How do they do it? Classes are organized by subject and grade level, allowing a full continuum of services is available to all students. The special education teachers have common prep periods with their co-teaching general education partners, which allows them time to plan how they will jointly deliver their lessons. Just spend a few minutes in their classrooms and it is evident how much planning they put into their lessons and collaboration! These talented educators are also supporting colleagues in deepening their understanding of inclusive practices. The recently presented to the general education faculty on the topic of accommodations. Their presentation included very convincing simulations of what it feels like to be a student with a disability, strategies for using various accommodations effectively in the classroom, and how to interpret and implement accommodations listed on a student's IEP. The dedication of the special education team at James Lick will no doubt have a lasting impact on their students and their school.
-Jennifer HeinDemause, Special Education Services
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 Accountability CASEMIS: Special Education Services Report to the State The Special Education December 1st, 2013 report to the CDE (CASEMIS), was our most accurate and compliant report to date. SFUSD reported 6,950 eligible students receiving over 16,000 services from Specialized Academic Instruction to Occupational Therapy. This years accurate and error free data proves that Case Managers, Related Service Providers, Administrators and Content Specialist worked diligently to ensure IEPs and Triennials were completed within timelines. Additionally, IEP's clearly documented Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to support student success. Thank you for your commitment to students receiving high quality services and recognition of the importance of accurate and compliant IEP's. |
Support For Families
Assistive Communication Project
Support for Families launched the Assistive Communication Project this fall. The project offers the opportunity for families to preview an iPad with a variety of assistive communication apps for 30 days. Families are offered 1:1 consultations, technical support and interactive workshops.
Interested? Contact Jimi Gilroy (jgilroy@supportforfamilies.org).
For additional information on the iPad Lending Program click here.
-Jimi Gilroy, Support For Families
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"Brave" Remake by Access SFUSD: The Arc
Music Video is "Tweeted" by singer herself!
Transition students at Access SFUSD: The Arc recently created a Dance Video to the song "Brave" by Sara Bareilles of which the singer herself, Tweeted about! Access SFUSD: The Arc is a SFUSD community based program for students 18-22 with disabilities. The focus is on teaching functional life skills within the community setting. The community is the classroom. Students discover their passions, unlock their potential, and become involved members of the community. To watch the "BRAVE" video and to view the video library created by the talented students at AccessSFUSD: The Arc click here.
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Anti-Bullying Videos Win!
Congrats to Lincoln, Gallileo & Walllenburg
Lincoln, Galileo and Wallenberg High Schools won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes at this years city-wide "Bye Bye Bullying" contest. To read more about this impressive accomplishment and to watch the powerful videos click here. |
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SEIS
- All IEPs/Amendments must be Affirmed within 7 Days of the Meeting
- All Custom Fields on the Student Record are to be updated for all students on your Caseload
- Signature pages are to be scanned and attached to the Current IEP.
- Register through Cornerstone OnDemand for Spring SEIS Trainings.
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Thank you for reading the December Special Education Newsletter!
Have a restful, healthy and happy holiday.
If there is something you would like to submit for the next newsletter (January) please email Sarah Ashton (ashtons@sfusd.edu).
Sincerely,
Dr. Elizabeth Blanco
Special Education Services, SFUSD
"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence."
-Abigail Adams
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Community
Advisory
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The CAC advocates for effective Special Education programs and services.
Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month. Please come!
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"Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand"
Chinese Proverb
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