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Pelham Schools SEPTA

• Ms. Julia Chung

Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services

• Dr. Lauren Ribeiro

Special Education Elementary Supervisor

• Mr. Greg Lau

Special Education Secondary Supervisor

INTRODUCTIONS

∗ Ilana Webster, Colonial Psychologist ∗ Maureen McGrade, Interim Occupational Therapist

WE WELCOME...

STRUCTURE & ROLES

Pupil Personnel Services

School Counseling Special Education Special Education Teachers Related Service Providers (Psychologists, SLT, OT, PT) School Counselors, Social Workers Nurses

PROGRAMS/SERVICES

• Related Services (Speech/Language, OT, PT, Counseling)
• Resource Room
• Consultant Teacher
• Integrated Co-Taught Classes (Secondary Only)
• Special Classes

SPECIAL CLASSES

PROGRAM LOCATION RATIO SPECIAL CLASS K-2

HUTCHINSON

12:1+1 SPECIAL CLASS 3-5

HUTCHINSON

15:1+2 SPECIAL CLASS 1-3

COLONIAL

8:1+1 SPECIAL CLASS 3-5

SIWANOY

12:1+1 SPECIAL CLASS

PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL

15:1 THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT PROGRAM

PROSPECT HILL PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL CONSULTANT TEACHER / RESOURCE ROOM

FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING

PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL

12:1+1

∗ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in TSP ∗ Enhancing resources with assistive technology ∗ Partnership with Ability Beyond to provide job

coaching to eligible high school students

∗ Student Directed IEPs ∗ Professional learning for PPS staff

SPECIAL EDUCATION GOALS

∗ Individualized to the student ∗ Develop and “own” the IEP ∗ Attend CSE meetings and report out for the team ∗ Ensure that all others understand the student and the

document

∗ Serve as the liaison to general education teachers,

counselor, related service providers, administration, and parents

CASE MANAGERS

FOR QUESTIONS/CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT...

Section 504 Services: ∗ Case Manager ∗ K-5: Psychologist ∗ 6-12: School Counselor ∗ Classroom Teacher ∗ Principal ∗ Assistant Superintendent, PPS Special Education Services: ∗ Case Manager / Classroom Teacher / Service Provider ∗ Supervisors and Principal ∗ Assistant Superintendent, PPS

Please contact Lois and Sally regarding general questions about:

∗ Referral process ∗ Paperwork ∗ Prescriptions ∗ Forms (consents, amendments, medical…) ∗ CPSE, CSE or 504 meeting schedules/changes ∗ Copies of IEPs, evaluations, exit summaries...

PPS OFFICE STAFF

ROLE OF PPS IN STRATEGIC PLAN

Developing empowered, adaptable, well-balanced individuals who are equipped to meaningfully contribute to society

• I. 21st Century Learning*
• II. Networks of Support*
• III. Social-Emotional

Development*

• IV. Professional Learning*

Authentic Learning Whole Child Cultural Competency *Diversity Task Force Influences Underpins all efforts

ROLE OF PPS IN STRATEGIC PLAN

Whole Child Goal: Deepen our systemic academic and social-emotional supports for the health, safety, and well-being of the whole child, recognizing that our learners need to balance academic, physical, social, and emotional demands.

ROLE OF PPS IN STRATEGIC PLAN

Action Step: Develop Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) committees to create a shared framework and identify approaches to providing equitable access to academic and social-emotional supports to all students. (MTSS Committee) Action Step: Research and identify a clear vision for what constitutes a healthy environment for the Pelham Public Schools. (Wellness Committee)

QUESTIONS