j. michael lunsford middle school january 12, 2012 parent coffee for special education
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Our Special Education Department
Special Education Contact: Jennifer Brooks, A.P.Special Education Lead Teacher: Valerie
CashmanTeachers: Hannah Moffitt, Suzanne Salgado,
Joe McDonald, Amanda Hoag, Heather Jenkins, Amy Cestare, Adrienne Scherer, Michele Hoisington, Valerie Cashman, Sarah Franklin, and Tara Daugherty, Amanda Hoag
Teaching Assistants: Aniscia Mosholder, Jean Howley, Stephanie Powell, Monica Powell, Robin Fahning, Cornelius Snead, and Kevin Grigsby
Our Special Education Department
Speech Pathologist: Sarah MoreyOccupational Therapist: Mindy MillerPhysical Therapist: Roberta Van MeterAssistive Technology Services: David HoltConsulting Teacher: Tina ClaySpecial Education Supervisor: Elizabeth MartinezEligibility Coordinator: Marguerite SweeneyParent Resource Center: Allyson PateSEAC President/Lunsford Representative: Lisa
GlasgowPTA President: Tricia Haneghan
Today’s Agenda
• Introductions
• The J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Mission
• Student Supports
• Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions
• VMAST: The Virginia Modified Achievement Standards Test
Our Mission: Student Achievement
Equity
It is our responsibility to provide every opportunity
for all students to succeed and reach their potential.
CollaborationWe will work together to create a sense
of community and an environment of positive exchange
Relationships
We will be models of integrity
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School ensures student achievement through positive relationships,
collaboration, and equitable practice.
Inclusive Practices At Lunsford
Co-Teaching Workshop
Defined Roles / Shared Responsibilities
Collaborate / Communicate Daily
Establish Trusting Relationships
Collaborative / Instructional Teams
Inclusive Practices At Lunsford
o Meeting the needs of individual children (Equity)
IEP Process, Resource, CBI, Elementary / High School
Transitions, Reteaching/Retesting, Course Selections,
Clubs, Counseling Groups, Safe School Ambassadors,
PAWS
PAWS
Pairing All With SupportFriendship ProgramPAWS Buddies
Meet once a month during lunch to interview Buddy Meet once a month during Resource/Elective for
teambuilding activities
PAWS
3 After School Activities Art Activity Social or Dance PAWS own Field Day
PAWS Ambassadors Greater commitment Will work with students that may benefit from
additional social supportContact Mr. Allen at [email protected] for
more information