From Sean Reinhart:
Educators using creative methods to students with disabilities:
https://www.opb.org/news/article/npr-educators-get-creative-to-serve-students-with-disabilities/
Hi Friends,
Happy Friday. As we end the first week of official “Distance Learning”, I am encouraged by our progress as a school district. Moreover, I am highly encouraged by the creativity I have seen from our teachers, EAs, and specialists. We are re-designing the way we deliver services to students using experiments, taking risks, and trying new things. Your skill and professionalism are shining in this moment. Our families have been overwhelming thankful for you and what you do for their children.
One aspect that has worked well for me is the weekly communication with the affinity groups. We are a learning community, and now more than ever, our “collective genius” will win the day. Please continue to reach out to your colleagues, team-mates, and coaches as you continue to look for solutions to service deliver during the school closure.
We have added a Section 5 regarding the 2020 graduation pathways in the FAQ document. Also, we have a small team working on spring transition planning for students that graduate with modified diplomas. Stay tuned for that information. The FAQ manual is linked below.
Thank you all for your hard work and dedication.
Sean
From the Behavior Coaches:
Office Hours:
The Behavior Coaches will be hosting office hours through WebEx on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 – 12:00 PM for the next several weeks. Feel free to drop in for problem solving or with questions. Link
Resources:
Parent’s Guide to Growth Mindset
Parent Growth Mindset Permission Cards
Growth mindset support tools to remind parents that mistakes are opportunities for learning.
Behavior Coaching Tools for Parents & Families
This document is designed as a tool for teachers, staff and behavior coaches to support parents and caregivers who are experiencing challenging behavior in the home setting.
Bend LaPine Schools District Website: Student Mental Health and Families in Need
From Shannon Watters:
IEP Meeting Attendance:
Just a reminder that we still need to complete a Meeting Agenda/Attendance page for each meeting that you hold. Please type in the names of all participants in the designated area. In the signature section, please either add “Via Webex” or “Via Phone”. Also, please verify parent’s email addresses. RCC is sending most paperwork via email, unless there isn’t one listed in Synergy. The meeting notice in the portal is completely fillable.
Shannon Watters
MA, CCC-SLP, ATACP
If you would like to schedule a webex with me, please use this link.