May, 2015
"Needs not Labels, Services not Places, Names not Numbers"
 

Summer Break is here! Thank you to our dedicated and talented teachers, para-educators, administrators and families who are committed to supporting student success. Congrats to our graduates! We hope all of our students, educators and families have a rejuvenating Summer Break! 
Special Education Awesomeness 
Congratulations Graduates! 

SFUSD Special Education Services is incredibly proud of our 2015 graduates! Whether students are moving on to colleges, careers or transition programs, we recognize and honor the hard work and perseverance that went into being successful in high school. Thank you also to our devoted Case Managers and Teachers who have helped make so many SFUSD student's dreams become reality.  Have a great summer and best wishes for the future! 
Heidi Seretan, Mayor's Teacher of the Year! 

Heidi Seretan, AccessSFUSD: The ARC teacher, was honored on May 6 with the Mayor's High School Teacher of the Year award! Jennifer Kabbabe, who teaches with Heidi, shared, "Heidi is a dedicated teacher, passionate advocate, and an inspiring mentor. She pours her heart and soul into improving the lives of her students and into ensuring AccessSFUSD: The Arc is the absolute best it can be. Heidi goes above and beyond daily and does it with pizzaz and enthusiasm! It is an honor to work with her!" Way to go Heidi! 
Wallenberg: Teaching & Learning Highlight

 

In April Andrew Schroeder led a staff-wide PD at Wallenberg exploring how disabilities affect student learning from the perspective of the student.  It was one PD of an ongoing series to help demystify special education and empower all teachers to support diverse learners.  Andrew's workshop was an excellent demonstration of supporting students in the Least Restrictive Environment. 
Access & Equity for students with Visual Impairments Video
Technology is a great equalizer when it comes to students with disabilities. This is nowhere more evident than for students with visual impairments. iPads built in accessibility features allow students access like never before. Talented students in San Francisco Unified Schools are a great example of how technology can enhance learning. Click on the link below to check out our NEW! Video.
Resources
CAC
SFUSDSpEd.org
EdSurge
SpEdTech Flipboard
May App of the Month
SFUSD SpEd
Learning for Educators
 


SpEd Course Catalog
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