504 Tips

504 NEWS!

“504 coordinators you may have noticed a new form pop up in each process called “Meeting Notes and Attendance.” You can utilize this synergy based form instead of our printed out notes and attendance. If you choose to use this form in synergy you will still need to make sure the student/family receive the “Parents Rights and Grievance Procedures.” In addition, you may still utilize the paper forms for attendance and notes if you prefer.”

Here is the link for the 504 In-Depth Overview in case you missed the class.

Here is the link

Here is the link for the section 504 and Disability Class in case you missed the class.

Here is the link

“504 coordinators you may have noticed a new form pop up in each process called “Meeting Notes and Attendance.” You can utilize this synergy based form instead of our printed out notes and attendance. If you choose to use this form in synergy you will still need to make sure the student/family receive the “Parents Rights and Grievance Procedures.” In addition, you may still utilize the paper forms for attendance and notes if you prefer.”

FYI…

If you have a student with a 504 is moving to an IEP. Do you need to do anything?
– All you need to do is notify LISA MILLS that the student is moving to an IEP.
Do note – the student will NOT be exited from 504 in Synergy until the IEP icon is up.
Why? Should the need for disciplinary action arise, all school staff will continue to see the 504 icon and know that the student has an impairment/accommodations.

JUST FOR FUN…

These chewy pumpkin cookies have the perfect amount of pumpkin spice and each bite truly melts in your mouth. With chewy centers and spiced sugar topping, you will not believe how delicious these fall cookies are!

If you’ve been looking for a pumpkin cookie recipe that will give you cookies that are super chewy and not the least bit, look no further! These pumpkin cookies are for all the chewy cookie fans out there. They have the absolute best texture and “mouth feel”. Each bite is truly magical and I can’t wait for you all to make these cookies this fall!

• Butter– make sure it’s unsalted and really softened
• Brown Sugar– we’re using only brown sugar to keep these cookies extra chewy
• Egg Yolks– make sure they’re room temperature
• Vanilla– as always I recommend vanilla bean paste for the best flavor, but extract will work perfectly fine as well
• Canned Pumpkin Puree– I recommend using Libby’s canned pumpkin. It’s the best pumpkin to use because almost all cans of it I’ve used have had the same consistency and are not too wet.
• Flour– just the right amount of all purpose flour helps give these cookies their perfect texture
• Pumpkin Pie Spice– a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cloves is used to bring warm fall flavors to these cookies
• Baking Soda & Baking Powder– equal parts are used to just slightly leaven these cookies
• Salt– Brings out all the flavors in these cookies
• Granulated Sugar– the cookie dough will get rolled in spiced sugar just before baking

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE: Start by drying your pumpkin. This may seem weird but it is the only way these cookies will bake properly and not turn out cakey! Spread your pumpkin on a plate and place a paper towel over the top. Lightly press to absorb the liquid. Repeat the step at least four more times. (It needs to reduce down to ¼ cup from ½ cup). Set aside.

These chewy pumpkin cookies have the perfect amount of pumpkin spice and each bite truly melts in your mouth. With chewy centers and spiced sugar topping, you will not believe how delicious these fall cookies are!

If you’ve been looking for a pumpkin cookie recipe that will give you cookies that are super chewy and not the least bit cakey, look no further! These pumpkin cookies are for all the chewy cookie fans out there. They have the absolute best texture and “mouth feel”. Each bite is truly magical and I can’t wait for you all to make these cookies this fall! I know you’ll love them!

If you’re looking for other pumpkin recipes be sure to check out my pumpkin cupcakes, best pumpkin bread or baked pumpkin donuts!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE CHEWY PUMPKIN COOKIES

Chewy not cakey pumpkin cookies. Pumpkin is so HARD to get right in cookies. Because of it’s moisture content, it tends to make baked goods extra extra moist. This is great for cakes, but not for cookies. Usually pumpkin cookies are soft and cakey, but these cookies are the exact opposite. They are chewy and each bite truly melts in your mouth. There is a very particular way you have to make these cookies to achieve a chewy centered cookie. Be sure to read each step to find out how!

Perfect amount of pumpkin spice. The dough is flavored with the perfect amount of pumpkin pie spice and then is rolled in spiced sugar before baking. Each bite will taste like fall!

They’re so easy to make. These cookies are simple. They require no chill time which means you can make them in under 30 minutes!

INGREDIENTS FOR CHEWY PUMPKIN COOKIES

• Butter– make sure it’s unsalted and really softened
• Brown Sugar– we’re using only brown sugar to keep these cookies extra chewy
• Egg Yolks– make sure they’re room temperature
• Vanilla– as always I recommend vanilla bean paste for the best flavor, but extract will work perfectly fine as well
• Canned Pumpkin Puree– I recommend using Libby’s canned pumpkin. It’s the best pumpkin to use because almost all cans of it I’ve used have had the same consistency and are not too wet.
• Flour– just the right amount of all purpose flour helps give these cookies their perfect texture
• Pumpkin Pie Spice– a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cloves is used to bring warm fall flavors to these cookies
• Baking Soda & Baking Powder– equal parts are used to just slightly leaven these cookies
• Salt– Brings out all the flavors in these cookies
• Granulated Sugar– the cookie dough will get rolled in spiced sugar just before baking

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE: Start by drying your pumpkin. This may seem weird but it is the only way these cookies will bake properly and not turn out cakey! Spread your pumpkin on a plate and place a paper towel over the top. Lightly press to absorb the liquid. Repeat the step at least four more times. (It needs to reduce down to ¼ cup from ½ cup). Set aside.

STEP TWO: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

STEP THREE: In a large bowl cream the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer.

STEP FOUR: Add in the egg yolks and vanilla and mix for one minute until pale and fluffy.

STEP FIVE: Add in the pumpkin and combine.

STEP SIX: Mix in the dry ingredients.

Instructions For the Pumpkin Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Start by drying your pumpkin. (This step is not optional. The cookies will not bake properly if you skip this step.)Spread the canned pumpkin on a plate and lightly press with a paper towel to absorb the excess liquid. Repeat the step at least four more times.The pumpkin should be dry enough that it goes from being ½ cup dried down to just about a ¼ cup. Hardly any liquid should transfer onto a paper towel once it has been dried enough.(Like stated above, try to use Libby’s canned pumpkin as almost all cans of it have the same consistency and are not too wet.)Then set aside.½ cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.1 ¾ cups (219 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled,1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice,½ teaspoon baking soda,½ teaspoon baking powder,½ teaspoon salt
• In a large bowl cream the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.¾ cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened,1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
• Add in the egg yolks and vanilla and mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.2 egg yolks, at room temperature,2 teaspoon vanilla
• Add in the pumpkin and mix on medium-low speed to combine.
• Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until combined.
• Scoop the dough with a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, and roll them into balls. Then roll the dough balls in the spiced sugar.(If the dough is too “sticky” chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes, then proceed.)
• Place the cookie dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. (I usually bake 6 at a time.)
• Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes. (12 minutes for really chewy centers, 14 minutes for a slightly crispier cookie). When the cookies are done baking the centers will be puffy. As they cool the centers will fall and the cookie will get “wrinkly”.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling. They are best enjoyed when they have cooled for at least 15 minutes!

ENJOY!!

504 NEWS!

“504 coordinators you may have noticed a new form pop up in each process called “Meeting Notes and Attendance.” You can utilize this synergy based form instead of our printed out notes and attendance. If you choose to use this form in synergy you will still need to make sure the student/family receive the “Parents Rights and Grievance Procedures.” In addition, you may still utilize the paper forms for attendance and notes if you prefer.”

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504 Meeting notes and attendance information:

Meeting Notes and Attendance:

A new form has been created and inserted into all Synergy Special Education process.  Currently it is optional, not mandatory.  We encourage you to try it out as it will be mandatory after Christmas break.

Some things to know:

• If you use the form in Synergy, you do not need to have a physical copy of notes or attendance
• You can still use a physical copy of your meeting notes and upload it to the document in Synergy
  • only Word and PDF documents can be uploaded
• There are no signature requirements on the new document.  You list who was in attendance, just like on the IEP.
• The Participants tab populates from the student’s Team, so make sure the team is up to date

A How-to and explanation of the document is on the website

Synergy Processes and the IEP

Just a reminder, please DO NOT complete IEPs in the Re-evaluation process if you are not completing the evaluation at the same time.  

For example, the IEP is due 10/15/23 and the Reevaluation is due 3/15.

You have two Options:

• move up the Reevaluation to be completed by the IEP date (fewer meetings)
• have RCC move the student to the Annual Process BEFORE you start any paperwork. (more meetings, and you have to complete the IEP again when the evaluation is completed)

FUN PUMPKIN IDEAS

Punched Pumpkins

You can design your heirloom pumpkins and gourds with the spookiest cutouts using cookie cutters! After prepping and cleaning the pumpkins, push sturdy metal cookie cutters into them (think bats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires!).

Use a rubber mallet to hammer the cookie cutters through their flesh and save the cutouts. Cut out smaller details with a round hole cutter, before spraying vinegar on the carved areas so they last longer. Mix and match the punched cutouts to create a colorful pumpkin pattern.

Just a reminder: We will host TWO 504 training opportunities for you on October 10th. This is HIGHLY recommended for ALL coordinators Please choose either to attend. Here is the Flyer with the descriptions for the classes.

These classes are now in UKG for you to sign up. Please visit UKG to see the full description of the two DIFFERENT CLASSES. This class will be presented by ODE and will not be repeated this year.

For anyone who needs help accessing the class here is your how-to in UKG:

In UKG, go to “My Career”, then “My Learning”, and select “Access Learning” on the right. 

This takes you to a new screen.  Select Home in the upper left corner.  The upper portion of this screen is your SafeSchools required training, but if you scroll down a bit, it takes you to a calendar showing various classes on their start date.   

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All 504’s can now be sent to Lisa Mills! Thank you all.

Well, it looks like fall is here! I hope you all are enjoying the brisk fall air before the snow falls….

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I want to thank you all for the last seven months. I have enjoyed our conversations and getting to know so many of you. I am not leaving the district but I have accepted a CTE teaching job as a Culinary Teacher at Bend Senior High! I want to introduce you to Lisa Mills! Please send her a welcome email or stop by and say hi. We will be working together as she learns her way around the world of 504s.

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Just a reminder: We will host TWO 504 training opportunities for you on October 10th. This is HIGHLY recommended for ALL coordinators Please choose either to attend. Here is the Flyer with the descriptions for the classes.

These classes are now in UKG for you to sign up. Please visit UKG to see the full description of the two DIFFERENT CLASSES. This class will be presented by ODE and will not be repeated this year.

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Thank you to all who have started with your 504 meetings. Please remember to fill in all your dates as you work on your finalizing.