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"Needs not Labels, Services not Places, Names not Numbers"
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In the News...
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SFUSD Goals & Special Education
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Access And Equity
Presidio Middle School: Teaching with Tech
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Scott & Grey
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Scott Booth and Grey Todd teach a co-taught 6th grade Math/Science class at Presidio Middle School. In addition to embracing the co-teaching model, these two stellar teachers are making technology an integral part of their learning environment. The classroom is equipped with 30 computers which are used by students almost daily. Computers are utilized to access online individualized, standards-based math games and/or lessons through sites like Manga High and IXL. Scott and Grey also embed functional technology skills into their lessons by teaching students to email their teachers, use the internet for research, check their grades on School Loop, use Google Drive to submit assignments, create presentations, and write code in spreadsheets to solve math problems. Students in Scott and Grey's class are not only learning 6th grade Math and Science, they are learning skills that will prepare them for college, careers, and life! Hats off to Scott Booth and Grey Todd at Presidio Middle School for facilitating learning with the use of technology! |
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Student Achievement
Champions at the Spelling Bee!
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Congratulations to Ethan and Teresa for their
achievements at the Braille Challenge on March 1st. Ethan Fung is a 6th grade student at Lawton Alternative School. He was awarded the first place prize at the competition. This is Ethan's third Braille Challenge, he previously received the 2nd place award. It was Teresa's first time competing in the challenge and she was awarded the 2nd place prize at the competition! Awesome achievement Teresa! Maryam Patel, an SF resident who currently attends CA School for the Blind won first place at the Braille Bee as well. The CA Braille Challenge promotes Braille literacy. Students with visual impairments from all over California compete in this challenge. Congratulations to Ethan, Teresa and Maryam for their hard work and accomplishments at the 2014 Braille Challenge. A huge shout out to Lawton school, CA School for the Blind and the families of Ethan, Teresa and Maryam for their constant support and dedication to student achievement.
To find out more about the Braille Challenge, click here. |
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Accountability
Hoover Middle School: Using Tools to Meet Student Needs
 After participating in Stetson's Step by Step training this fall, Hoover Middle School was visited by Linda Borsheim, a trainer from Stetson and Associates. Linda spent two days at Hoover delivering technical assistance to the Hoover team. This included meeting the staff, visiting classes, and conducting professional development around the use of Form 2, recently renamed SNAP (Student Needs Analysis Profile) by SFUSD. Forms 1 and 2 are resources created by Stetson that allow a team to analyze the supports and services required to meet a student's needs in the Least Restrictive Environment and to help them achieve their IEP goals. Michael Stachon, Assistant Principal at Hoover, talked about the connection between Form 2 and scheduling and expressed excitement about the new approach Hoover will take to scheduling students and staff next year. This spring, in preparation for next year, Hoover will complete an analysis of services outlined in students' IEPs, and schedule these students first to ensure that classes are structured/staffed purposefully to meet students' needs. Moving forward, staff felt it would be a great idea to enlarge and laminate a Form 2 and post in the IEP room to increase parent understanding and participation in the process. Kudos to Hoover Middle School for taking this information on inclusive practices and running with it! |
Spring Special Olympics
This Spring SFUSD Schools Program Special Olympics Track and Field meet will be held Friday, May 19th, 10:30-1pm.
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April is Autism Awareness Month!
Did you know April is Autism Awareness month? How are you celebrating?
Autism Speaks: Puzzle Piece Project - Click Here
Light it Up Blue Website - Click Here
Autism Society National Awareness Month - Click Here
Email me how you celebrated and get featured in the next newsletter!
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All things SEIS
End of the year Checklist: Click Here
SEIS Spring Training Catalog: Click HereSpEd Technology Speaker Series: Register through Cornerstone Transition IEPs are to be held by May 16th, 2014 All IEPs and Amendments Affirmed by May 30th, 2014 Contact Sarah or Cassandra Dougherty w/ any SEIS related Questions/Needs |
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Thank you for reading the March Special Education Newsletter!
If there is something you would like to submit for the next newsletter (April) please email Sarah Ashton (ashtons@sfusd.edu).
Sincerely,
Dr. Elizabeth Blanco
Special Education Services, SFUSD
"Pleasure in job puts perfection in work."
- Aristotle
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Community
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(CAC)
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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