September, 2015
Needs not Labels, Services not Places, Names not Numbers
 

Welcome back teachers, administrators, students and families! 2015/16 is off to a great start. We have a talented cohort of new SpEd teachers, awesome new tech initiatives and lots of great professional development opportunities! 
Special Education Awesomeness 
Welcome New SpEd Teachers! 

On August 10th, 49 new SFUSD Special Education teachers participated in a SpEd New Teacher PD Day. Topics ranged from 
inclusive practices, behavior support systems, writing IEPs for educational benefit, IEP prep, and getting to know the ELA and Math curriculum. The PD provided an opportunity to welcome our new teachers, provide initial support and introduce them to a network of support. It is clear our new teachers are a talented and excited group! We look forward to supporting you throughout the year! 
Salesforce Foundation Support

As part of the Salesforce 3 year grant with SFUSD Special Education Services will be implementing 2 initiatives. The Goalbook software initiative will be expanded to 50 Middle School teachers this year. Goalbook provides teachers with access to Common Core aligned goals and instructional strategies and many other valuable tools. We are also launching the iLearn Pilot. iLearn is geared to provide students with access to technology paired with powerful software to achieve success. More information in the October newsletter. We are very excited about these opportunities for students receiving Special Education Services.
Educator Shout Out! 
Meagan Scharetg, Grattan

Meagan Scharetg, a Special Education teacher at Grattan Elementary, is an educator rock star! She is co-teaching in multiple grade levels, filling in where needed, coaching new teachers, acting as a leader doing professional development with paraprofessionals and a proud member of the inclusion committee working to maximize opportunities for students receiving services to interact meaningfully with their peers. Way to go Meagan! Thank you for all that you do to ensure student success! 

Nominate an educator for the next Educator Shout Out!  Click HERE. 
Access & Equity Video
Check out how SFUSD students with visual impairments are accessing their education through innovative tech!
SAVE THE DATE!
Inclusive Schools Week Dec. 7-11th
Resources
CAC
SFUSDSpEd.org
EdSurge
SpEdTech Flipboard
Sept App of the Month 
SFUSD PD Opportunities 
Parents! Join the CAC!
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

Meet other parents and community members committed to ensuring SFUSD students receive appropriate Special Education Services and become more informed with the Special Education process. To learn more click here.  
Special Education Annoucements

  • Educator Shout Out: Click Here

  • SFUSD Parent Newsletter: Click  Here
  • SpEd Course Catalog: Click Here
  • Online Training Modules: Click Here
  • WAD: Click Here
  • Translation and Interpretation Requests - Click Here
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