March 2016 News, Special Education Services, SFUSD

SpEd March News & Updates
SpEd iPad Institute Awesomeness 

On March 9th 40 Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers and the Assistive Technology Team participated in the first ever SpEd iPad Institute. The collaborative day of learning was a huge success! Educators raved about the outstanding tools built into the iPad to provide greater access for students with disabilities, the engaging presenter and opportunity to learn and try. "This was great! I learned a lot, and it's nice to have iPads to try the tools. The engagement levels in my classroom have been through the roof since the PD." - Erin Hartfield

New Teacher PLC at ATIC

The Meeting Needs in the Moderate/Severe Classroom Professional Learning Community had an excellent time exploring the Assistive Technology Innovation Center (ATIC) March 17.  The crew learned about the AT Tiers, the amazing tools and services ATIC offers and were able to create "make and take" tools for their students and classrooms. Everyone enjoyed the experience and appreciated the facilitators Kat Weynberg, Content Specialist and April Kumlin, ATIC staff and SLPA.
Ami Riley - March Featured Teacher

Congratulations to Ami Riley March Featured Teacher! Beth Lucy, Miraloma's Literacy Specialist, nominated Ami because, "every student in Ami's room is making progress, and growing as a member of Miraloma Community. Amy is consistently aware of the needs of her students and meets their needs with engaging, appropriate curriculum. Ami plans lessons with fellow General Ed teachers and her students feel like an integral part of the school community. Ami's students are flourishing AND she is always smiling!"

ESY & Teaching in SFUSD

SFUSD is hiring talented, motivated and compassionate teachers and paraprofessionals for Extended School Year (ESY) and the 2016/17 school year! ESY is a great opportunity to earn extra money and do what you love! ESY FlyerWAD AnnouncementSpEd Positions 16/17



April is National Autism Awareness Month! 
Click here to learn more and for ideas on how to celebrate! 

SFUSD SpEd Links
February News LinksCommunity Links
App of the Month March 
CAC Website

ATIC Website
SpEd Tech PDSupport for Families
SpEd PD Catalog
 First5 SF

Special Education Services | SFUSD | 415-759-2222 | Website
STAY CONNECTED