Special Edge 6/8/2021

The laptop/iPad EOY jingle

ALL Special Education Itinerant Staff:
 – Psychs, Student Success Coaches and SEL Director
 – Certified/Classified: SPO staff, Nurses, Speech, Adapted PE,
      SPSecondary Ed Ctr, and T.C.
If you are moving to a new location:  take your laptop and district issued iPad with you
If you are leaving the district:  bring your laptop and district issued iPad(s) to Denise Sevigny in the Ed Ctr TLC Office 314.

ALL Special Education School-based Certified Staff:
If you are moving to a new location or leaving the district
     – Leave your laptop with your school. The new school will provide you another.
     – Bring your district issued iPad to your new setting.


Year End Checklist

Tamarack Ctr., Transition Co-op, Nurses, Psychs, APE and SPO Admin only:
___ June 17, Receipts for petty cash reimbursements for supplies and mileage/travel reimbursements through the end of the school year are due to Heidi Hanson

Certificated only:
___ All leave for June is to be phoned to Heidi DAILY in addition to being reported on a leave record form that is due the day you return from being out (or before you go if it’s for personal leave already requested). Heidi’s ext. #: 1061

___ June 11, Complete and finalize Prior Written Notices in Synergy for students:
         1. Graduating or transitioning to T.C.: Prior Written Notice of Graduation or Post-Secondary. Summary of Performance must also be completed prior to finalizing the PWN of Graduation
         2. Who have moved: Prior Written Notice of Moved, Continuing Education
         3. Who have dropped out: Prior Written Notice of Non-Attendance/Drop out

___ June 11, IEPs and all related IEP documentation to your Records Clerk for review
If after June 11th, you are responsible for finalizing all documents, uploading and attaching to the correct process in Synergy, and getting paperwork to parents. SPED teachers and SLPs will have to have an “all complete” email from Shannon Watters to check out with site Principal. Progress reports and all paperwork will need to be completed.

___ June 11, 2021-2022 electronic transportation requests need to be completed for all students

___ June 17, Return any materials/electronics borrowed from the Special Programs Office
(iPads for student medical tracking, external dvd players, etc. – NOT sped laptops or district iPads)

___ June 11, Return all Shared Literacy Kits to Shannon through inter-district mail

___ June 17,
SLPs – finish inputting Medicaid logs into ORMED
Nurses – scan or mail your final fee tickets
Don’t forget to sign them electronically or on paper!
Questions? Contact Heidi, [email protected], ext # 1061

___ June 17, SLPs – bring your audiometers to room 317 in the Education Center for summer calibrating. Please give them to Denise or Heidi to check out

___ June 17, ESY student materials are now at Special Programs (room 317) c/o Denise Sevigny

___ June 18, Paperwork Checklist: Progress Reports, PWNs, and IEP paperwork must be completed. You will get an email from Shannon Watters to get the ok to check out at your site

___ June 18, All high cost forms must be submitted to Heidi
(NOT to be confused with staffing needs assessments)

___ June 18, Continue inputting Medicaid Activity Logs (fee tickets) until your last contract day. If you have questions, contact Heidi Hanson. ext. # 1061

___ June 18, Permanent addresses. Send an email to Heidi ONLY if your permanent address or contact information has changed [email protected]

___ June 22, All Restraint and Seclusions that happen in the last week of school need to be turned into Krista Baker by noon on June 22nd


DreamBox Learning Inc. Middle School Survey

Our team is looking for input from Middle School Educators.

DreamBox’s goal is to provide all students with adaptive learning experiences, and teachers with actionable insights into student learning. As we grow, we are conducting formative research to help us learn more about the unique needs of middle school math teachers and students. We appreciate your time and candor with the following brief survey. All who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a $200 Amazon gift card.  Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.

Click Here for Survey

Thanks so much for your collaboration!
Nicky

Nicky Szczur M.Ed.
Client Experience Manager  |  Pittsburgh, PA
DreamBox Learning Inc.
412.444.8728


From Behavior Coaches

NOMINATE A CO-WORKER FOR THE POWER OF ONE!
Do you work with someone who is an example of the Power of One? Do they show up each day as a caring adult, forging strong relationships in order to facilitate positive growth and build resilience in our students?  If so, please email one of the Behavior Coaches below.  Please be sure to include 2-3 detailed sentences outlining the reason why your nominee should be selected to receive the Power of One award.  These awards are open to ANY Bend – La Pine employee.  Thank You.

NEUROSEQUENTIAL MODEL – Over the next several weeks, we will be highlighting Dr. Bruce Perry’s work, The Neurosequential Model in Education.  Dr. Perry’s work is based on an understanding of the structure and sequential nature of the brain, which can help educators increase their students’ engagement in learning and mitigate behavioral problems. Listen as Dr. Perry describes the model and its significant impact on how we interact with our students, our own children, and each other. his 22-minute video (20 min) reviews some of the basics of ‘regulation’ and helps viewers understand why patterned, repetitive somatosensory activity is regulating.  The primary regulatory role of dissociation is also discussed.  Very basic neuroscience about stress and regulation can help viewers understand the power of intentional regulatory practices.  


Understanding Regulation: Neurosequential Network Stress & Trauma Series
This 22-minute video (20 min) reviews some of the basics of ‘regulation’ and helps viewers understand why patterned, repetitive somatosensory activity is regulating.  The primary regulatory role of dissociation is also discussed.  Very basic neuroscience about stress and regulation can help viewers understand the power of intentional regulatory practices.  

Looking for a good summer read?  Check out the new book by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry.  “What Happened To You?”  In this video Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry talk to “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil about their new book, “What Happened To You?” The book examines how old traumas affect people later in life and what can be done about it.   Purchase on Amazon. 

CENTRAL OREGON REGIONAL EDUCATOR NETWORK PRESENTS Continuous Improvement Academy Free Professional Development Opportunity in Summer 2021 
Learn how to implement trauma informed engagement practices through the process of continuous improvement!  This Academy will be co-facilitated by Erin Whitlock and Georgina Monrean of the HDESD and Kristin Souers, licensed mental health counselor and award-winning author!

”Tier 1 and More” Blog
The Behavior Coaches blog is full of resources for PBIS, Social-Emotional Learning, Trauma-Informed Practices and more.  

Mental Health Provider Directory
Looking for a comprehensive list of Mental Health Providers in Central Oregon?  This website organizes medical providers by symptom, insurance, language, and specialization.  

Bend LaPine Schools District Website:  Student Mental Health and Families in Need

If You Or Someone You Know Is In Crisis:  Contact the Deschutes County Crisis Clinic by phone at (541) 322-7500 extension 9, or call 1-(800) 875-7364.  Walk In hours are available Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to  9:00 PM

 

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