Meeting the Individual Needs of all Students at VP How we target - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Meeting the Individual Needs of all Students at VP How we target - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Meeting the Individual Needs of all Students at VP How we target instruction to the full range of learners in the classroom and beyond Your Presenters: Bridget Besgen, Math Specialist Jeff Lovelace, School Psychologist Susan Bozso, Speech and
Your Presenters:
Bridget Besgen, Math Specialist Susan Bozso, Speech and Language Nick DeCesare, Elementary Supervisor Kelly Feeney, Special Education Teacher Jeff Lovelace, School Psychologist Mary Kate Pisano, Special Education Teacher Ellen Tuckner, Principal Tricia Winkler, Reading Interventionist
MTSS
MULTI-TIERED STUDENT SERVICES IN GENERAL EDUCATION
http://azva.k12.com/how-it-works/special-services/multiple-tiered-systems-support-mtss.html
Layering of support
ALL students receive instruction / intervention within this tiered system:
Teacher data meeting
MTSS Snapshot
Tier Two
Supplemental Support What does it look like?
- Supplemental instruction (2-3x/week)
- Small group work with teacher or tutors
- Usually in the classroom during intervention block
- Progress monitoring of individualized goals
Small group instruction
Tier Three
Intense Intervention What does it look like?
- Intensive supplemental instruction (4-5x/week)
- Individual or small group (1-3 students) with a
specialist in math or reading
- Frequent progress monitoring of individualized
goals
Small group instruction
Referral Process
- Early Intervention Team
- Parent Referral
If the team recommends testing at a Referral PPT... Team members conduct a comprehensive evaluation Team meets again to review the evaluations and determine eligibility IF the student is found eligible, the team then develops an IEP (Individualized
Education Program)
to meet the student's specific and individualized needs
Possible Services Through an IEP:
- Academic - Reading, Writing, Math, Study Skills
- Speech/Language
- Social Skills/Counseling
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
IEP vs 504 Accommodations
IEP Focus Section 504 Focus Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specialized Academic Instruction under an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) Accommodations to access learning in the classroom or across the school day Includes accommodations (similar to a 504 plan) Can also include access to additional service providers: School Psychologist, Speech and Language, OT, PT
Special Ed Parent Event
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Questions?
We’d be happy to talk to you.
Ellen Tuckner - Principal Nick DeCesare - Elementary Supervisor Etuckner@ridgefieldps.net Ndecesare@ridgefieldps.net Tricia Winkler Bridget Besgen Twinkler@ridgefieldps.net Bbesgen@ridgefieldps.net Jeff Lovelace - School Psychologist
- Dr. Trish Broadbent
Jlovelace@ridgefieldps.net Pbroadbent@ridgefieldps.net MaryKate Pisano - Special Education Kelly Feeney - Special Education Mpisano@ridgefieldps.net Kfeeney@ridgefieldps.net Yasmin Hussein - Occupational Therapist Sue Bozso - Speech and Language Yhussein@ridgefieldps.net Sbozso@ridgefieldps.net