From Sean Reinhart
Happy Friday!
This week we made more progress and we were able to see more of our students in person! You all have done an amazing job with preparing for students to be in the buildings. I have heard nothing but great stories from both staff and students. I hope you all enjoy your well deserved weekend. Take care.
Schedules:
It is that time of year when we collect schedules for all special education staff. Please submit your schedule by Friday, Oct. 23rd using this link SPED Staff Schedules 20-21
A couple of details to note in your schedule:
- Please illustrate your schedule in at least 30 minute blocks
- Please indicate your breaks, preps, and lunch
- Please complete the schedule in it entirely and fill in each block of time
- You can combine the certified and classified schedules onto one team document
- If you need a template, please reach out to Josh, Colleen, or myself
From Colleen Funderburg
Some great new changes to scheduling IEP meetings!
After feedback from parents, students and case managers we have added the case managers WebEx personal room address to the School Messenger email and automated phone call to the parent.
We have included a quick guide that explains the changes and some other tips and tricks! This means you do not have to create and send a separate WebEx invite to the parent. Hooray! Click on the image below to see the full document.
What should I do if one of my SPED students is not participating in school?
- Every school has a school and family engagement team. The purpose of this team is to problem solve student and family needs. I.e.: connectivity, troubleshooting tech issues, non-attendance, etc. The case manager should bring the student to this team and problem solve.
- Questions to ask: Have you checked in with the general education teacher? Is the student attending their sessions, accessing any classes? If so, the SPED teacher will need to keep reaching out and documenting.
- If after problem solving the student with the school team and continued attempts to engage ie: case manager has texted, called multiple times, emailed and sent the schedule and links to student sped WebEx groups, as well as documented offers for services; and student is still non responsive:
- Complete a PWN of non-attendance and a FAPE letter.
- These students will not have a dropped enrollment per Ready Schools, Safe Learner guidance. Therefore the student will still show in your portfolio as actively enrolled.
From Josh Marks
Pre Employment Transition services are available for students. Desiree Berry (Pre Employment Transition Services Coordinator) for Central and Eastern Oregon is available to serve students at schools which do not contain the Youth Transition Program. In order to access services from her please see the following attachments:
Pre Employment Transition services available
Request for Services forms in both English and Spanish. English Spanish
Pre-ETS Newsletter with resources for teachers
Pre-ETS brochure.
In addition to providing individual services for students she will be offering a number of upcoming workshops for students.
The workshops will be as follows:
Picking my Path November/December;
Self-Advocacy February/March; and
Hey get a Job! April/May.
From Behavior Coaches
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: SEL Roadmap for Reopening School
As educators around Oregon are preparing to welcome students back to school, they are faced with the layered impact of school closures. To aid in this transition, CASEL collaborated with more than 40 partners to illuminate a way forward focused on relationships and building upon the existing strengths of a school community.
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.
Behavior Coaching Tools for Teachers
This document is designed more specifically as a tool for teachers and school staff to support students who are experiencing challenging behavior at school.
Bend La Pine 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.
From Special Programs Coaches
Affinity Group Weekly Update
The coaches are offering weekly Affinity Groups for elementary, middle, high school and Life Skills staff. The groups are voluntary, and are an opportunity for case managers to support one another, collaborate & share ideas.
Day: TUESDAYS
Who: Life Skills K-21
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: Krista Baker’s personal WebEx room https://bls.webex.com/meet/krista.baker
Day: TUESDAYS
Who: Middle School
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: Jen Goodman’s personal WebEx room https://bls.webex.com/meet/jen.goodman
Day: THURSDAYS
Who: Elementary School
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: Lorna Van Geem’s personal WebEx room https://bls.webex.com/meet/lorna.vangeem
Day: THURSDAYS
Who: High School
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: Jen Goodman’s personal WebEx room https://bls.webex.com/meet/jen.goodman
We will include any resources that are exchanged at the affinity groups here on the blog. Please MAKE A COPY to your Google Drive before editing any resources.
Resources Shared:
Immersive Reader
130 Check In Prompts
Virtual Person Centered Plan (PCP)
Visual Check In’s
TRAILS SEL Lessons & Activities (Grades 3-12)