Pelham Schools SEPTA Ms. Julia Chung Assistant Superintendent for - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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

WE WELCOME... ∗ Ilana Webster, Colonial Psychologist ∗ Maureen McGrade, Interim Occupational Therapist

STRUCTURE & ROLES Pupil Personnel Services Special Education School Counseling Related Service School Special Providers Counselors, Nurses Education (Psychologists, Social Workers Teachers SLT, OT, PT)

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 HUTCHINSON SPECIAL CLASS K-2 12:1+1 HUTCHINSON SPECIAL CLASS 3-5 15:1+2 COLONIAL SPECIAL CLASS 1-3 8:1+1 SIWANOY SPECIAL CLASS 3-5 12:1+1 PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL CLASS 15:1 PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECT HILL CONSULTANT TEACHER / RESOURCE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOM PROGRAM PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING 12:1+1 PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL

SPECIAL EDUCATION GOALS ∗ D ialectical B ehavior T herapy (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

CASE MANAGERS ∗ 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

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

PPS OFFICE STAFF 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...

ROLE OF PPS IN STRATEGIC PLAN I. 21st Century Learning* Authentic Learning II. Networks of Support* Whole Child III. Social-Emotional Cultural Competency Development* *Diversity Task Force Influences IV. Professional Learning* Underpins all efforts Developing empowered, adaptable, well-balanced individuals who are equipped to meaningfully contribute to society

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