BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESENTATIONFEBRUARY 10 , 2014

Department of Special Services

THE ORANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZES THAT THE

EDUCATION OF EACH CHILD IS THE SHARED RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY

MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY.  

OUR GOAL IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER EACH STUDENT TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC

EXCELLENCE, EMBRACE SOCIAL AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND LEAD

WITH INTEGRITY. WE BELIEVE ALL INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE VALUED AND

TREATED WITH RESPECT.

Mission Statement

Certified Youth Mental Health First Aide Responders

Implementation of the CCSS into IEP development

Department MeetingsExpansion of ESY – 6 weeksImproved paraprofessional PDExpanded Preschool ProgramTransitions

Highlights

Paraprofessionals

Expansion of professional development Professionalism Creating Independent Learners Special Education ELL Math Expressions Support

Transitions

Special education teachers have been working closely with the Amity Middle School staff to provide for smoother transitions for students and families.

Expanded Preschool Program

Fee-based programFour sections

1 class for 3 year old students 3 classes for 4 year old students

Increases opportunities for early childhood education within our schools.

Fall 2014 Projections Accepted 14 students for our morning 3 year old

classes Accepter 12 students for our afternoon 4 year old

classes Expanded the time of each session from 2.5 hours to 3

hours

OUR ACADEMIC TARGETS

Student Learning Goals

Department Reading SLO

Using the STAR Early Literacy tool as an indicator, 80% students in primary grades (PK-1) will increase their scale scores by at least one performance band by May of 2014.

Using the STAR Literacy tool as an indicator, 80% of the students in grades two through six will increase their scaled scores by at least one performance band by May of 2014.

Department Rationale

This goal is aligned with the Orange Public Schools Mission Statement which is to inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence and provide powerful academic challenges. The department fully embraces the concept that all children can learn and should have the opportunity to reach their individual maximum potential.

A strong foundation in reading is needed for success in future grades

Student performance data for the fall benchmark screenings revealed that more than 70% of students obtained a scale score below grade level expectations.

Department Mathematics SLO

Using the District MEX Benchmark assessment as an indicator, 80% students in primary grades (PK-1) will increase their scale scores by at least one performance band by May of 2014.

Using the District MEX Benchmark as an indicator, 80% of the students in grades two through six will increase their scaled scores by at least one performance band by May of 2014.

Department Rationale

This goal is aligned with the Orange Public Schools Mission Statement which is to inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence and provide powerful academic challenges. The department fully embraces the concept that all children can learn and should have the opportunity to reach their individual maximum potential.

A strong foundation in mathematics is needed for success in future grades

Student performance data for the fall benchmark screenings revealed that more than 70% of students obtained a scale score below grade level expectations.

Action Steps

Special education teachers are participating in the grade level data team process.

Math and ELA consultants are participating in the weekly special education meetings in the schools.

Special education teachers are participating in PD with their regular education colleagues.

Providing staff with the appropriate resources to meet student needs.

Monthly department meetings to ensure consistency across the district.

OUR STUDENTS ARE MEMBERS OF SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.

THEREFORE, OUR STUDENT FEEDBACK GOALS ARE BASED ON THE GOALS SET IN

THE INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS.

Student Feedback Goals

DATA REVIEWGOALS

RATIONALE ACTION STEPS

Parent Feedback Goal

Data Review

58% of parents say that there are either no parent trainings or information sessions regarding special education provided by the school district or that they had no information about what was available.

65.7% of parents say there is either no support network for parents of students with disabilities available through the school district or other resources or that they had no information about what was available.

Department Parent Feedback Goals

During the 2013-2014 school year, parent participation in training workshops will increase by 8% (from 42%to 50%)

During the 2013-2014 school year, parent awareness of resources available to parents and families of individuals with disabilities will increase by 11% (from 34%to 45%)

Rationale

Research shows that when parents are informed and educated about available resources for students with disabilities they are more likely to participate in the educational planning process.

Parent survey data indicates that more than 50% of the parents indicate that they do not have the opportunities to access resources in the community because they lack information about what is available.

Parent survey data indicated that more than 50% of the parents would like to training and information on topics related to students with disabilities.

Action Steps

Provide workshops for parents to receive training in strategies to address specific needs related to their child’s disability/development that they can use in the home to support their child’s academic, social and emotional growth.

Create a parent resource center that provides information on community agencies available as a support network for parents with students with disabilities.

Develop a committee, involving parents, in the creation of the next parent survey.

Monthly communications to parents containing information related to children with disabilities.

Serve as a building/family resource by attending PTO/PTA meetings in each school to discuss resources, services and supports available through the district and in the community.

Director’s 1 – 3 – 5 Teacher’s 1 – 3 -- 5

1 - Goal: I will send home a monthly communication to parents

containing information related to children with disabilities.

3 - Reasons for the Goal: District parent feedback data indicates that parents

would like to learn more about special education. PPT meetings and IEP development are more efficient

when parents are informed. Informed parents are more likely to participate more in

academic planning which leads to greater student success.

5 - Action Steps for the Goal: Create a flyer/communication informing parents of the

newsletter. Subscribe to the CPAC mailing list in order to receive

current information to share with parents. Review and summarize scientific literature and

research related to students with disabilities to share with parents.

Partner with a local community service agency to provide parents with information on community resources (ex. High Plains or Milford Park & Rec)

Attend a PTO/PTA meeting and share information on available resources in the school and community.

1 - Goal: During the 2013-2014 school year, parent awareness of

resources available to parents and families of individuals with disabilities will increase by 11% (from 34%to 45%)

3 - Reasons for the Goal: Research shows that when parents are informed and

educated about available resources for students with disabilities they are more likely to participate in the educational planning process.

Parent survey data indicates that more than 50% of the parents indicate that they do not have the opportunities to access resources in the community because they lack information about what is available.

Parent survey data indicated that more than 50% of the parents would like to training and information on topics related to students with disabilities.

5 - Action Steps for the Goal: Provide workshops for parents Create a parent resource center Develop a committee, involving parents, in the creation

of the next parent survey. Monthly communications to parents Serve as a building/family resource by attending

PTO/PTA meetings.

Alignment

CELEBRATIONS!!

Integrated PreSchool

Technology Tuesday Morning Meeting

Technology Integration

Office Kosh & Max Mystery Reader

Community Connections

Family Connections

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CELEBRATIONS!!

Collaboration Counts

Collaboration Counts

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Parent Response…We would like to thank you again for all your helpful special education newsletter . We took Raja on Sunday to the "Leitner family observatory and Planetarium "at Yale University. It was not crowded and we have all enjoyed the movie. Raja behavior was amazingly appropriate like his little sisters.

We all look forward for your next newsletter :) your guidance and support are always sincerely appreciated by our family .

Gia

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff

and families.

The Orange Elementary School District recognizes that the education of each child is the shared responsibility of every member of the community.

 

Our goal is to inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence, embrace social and individual responsibility, and lead with integrity. We believe all individuals should be valued and treated with respect.