Wayne State University EDA 7830 by Alison Howard https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg MARSE (part 4) 11 Competencies en-us 2020-04-08 16:04:55 UTC 2025-05-20 16:44:39 UTC hello@padlet.com http://wpdevshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpdevshed-portfolio.jpg Internship Log ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499041211 Activities and Reflections from my 2019-20 internship in Special Education Administration]]> 2020-04-08 16:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499041211 UDL -Universal Design for Learning ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499249241 This tool resource can help educators find innovative strategies for struggling students.

In recent months Center on Online Learning for Students with Disabilities has designed an assessment tool for learning platforms
UDL-SCAN Tool
 ]]> 2020-04-08 17:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499249241 ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499278117 2020-04-08 18:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499278117 Special Ed Funding ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499278616 A visual designed by my mentor to breakdown the sources for SE funding in our district
Note: learning that you are in dispro by the state after budget is made would effect these numbers]]> 2020-04-08 18:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499278616 SLT-School Leadership Team ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499282272 Worked with Marty C to support the school staff with Collaborative Inquiry]]> 2020-04-08 18:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499282272 Council on Teaching and Learning ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499283316 Monthly District Meeting 
Major Tasks included
  1. Report Cards
  2. SEL
  3. Substitute
]]> 2020-04-08 18:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499283316 Interviewing ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499285018 I had the privilege of sitting with our building principal to screen candidates for future positions]]> 2020-04-08 18:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499285018 Disproportionate Representation ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499304315 Our district was identified for over certification of minority students.  Corrective Actions were required and included audits as well as a financial contribution from SE to support GE programming for Reading Recovery.]]> 2020-04-08 18:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499304315 Ed Benefit ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499312260 Learned to facilitate tool to compare and review IEPs longitudinally to gain perspective on programing and student growth]]> 2020-04-08 18:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499312260 District Budget Proposal ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499313556 superintendents budget proposal shared at the board meeting, budget was approved by the board of educaiton]]> 2020-04-08 18:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499313556 Para Meetings/Training ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499315556 Para Training for building Paras
First, Conflict Resolution, Disciplinary procedures]]> 2020-04-08 18:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499315556 Schulz Center ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499316649
  • Oversight and support of ESY for the ASD and extended school year for SXI students
  • Interviewed Teachers, Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Parapros
  • Reviewed IEP goals
  • Adult Transition Programs
  • Met with Special Ed Book Keeper, funding for ESY and out of district placements
  • Met with supervisor of ASD and Adult Transition Programming regarding out of district placements and structure of basic classrooms
    • ]]>     2020-04-08 18:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499316649     Scheduling ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499331278 Designing, analyzing, coordinating, staff schedules]]> 2020-04-08 18:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499331278 Introducing our Team ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499364471 Open House presentations
    Included a Q&A for parents and an opportunity for our Parents Advisory Comity PAC representatives to introduce themselves and share the purpose of the Council]]>     2020-04-08 19:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499364471     MTSS ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499373122 Developed a placement process to support equity in the classroom
    Survey, presentations, data collection    ]]>     2020-04-08 19:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499373122     Coach the Coach ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499379250 The IEP Coach the Coach Team Developed a Slide Show on IEP compliance based on training and updates from Oakland Schools. 
    I help present to both the secondary and the elementary Special Education Staff.]]>     2020-04-08 19:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499379250     Teacher in Charge ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499413255 Working with students in conflict
    • Restorative Practice
    • Mediation
    • Behavior Improvement Plan
    ]]>     2020-04-08 19:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499413255     Coach the Coach ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499414306 Completed both level 1 & 2 of Oakland Schools Coach the Coach Series. The training prepared us to mentor staff to develop high quality IEPs
    • Coaching-purpose
    • Secondary Transition
    • State Assessments
    • ED Benefit
    • LRE: Instructional,discipline
    • Prior Written Notice
    • ESY
    • Central Coordination
    • REEDs/Evaluation procedures
    ]]>     2020-04-08 19:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499414306     ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499418687 2020-04-08 19:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499418687 Emails ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499423174 Writing an e-mail can require compassion and attention to detail and word choice.   
    Language for creating ]]>     2020-04-08 19:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499423174     Weekly Para & Resource Meetings ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499424094 Supportive, instructive, collaborative
           Sample of Agenda ]]>     2020-04-08 19:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499424094     District Strategic Plan ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499436396 Kick off meeting for the districts new strategic plan.   
    Dr. Bill Dagget suggests that we focus on student growth not proficiency, be "future focused", Top 10 skills for future graduates]]>     2020-04-08 19:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499436396     Dyslexia Supports ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499443312 A portion of students with learning disabilities in reading also have Dyslexia- assessments, resources and methods for teaching are needed to design appropriate instruction for these students]]> 2020-04-08 20:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499443312 Math Supports ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499443616 Deeper understanding of students math deficit can be found through observation and simple study of student skills.   When working collaboratively with GE teachers to support struggling students Closing the Gap ]]> 2020-04-08 20:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499443616 PST -The Problem Solving Team ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499446101 A member of building problem solving team that works systematically to support students with complex needs including those with 504's, IEPs or circumstantial challenges

    ]]>     2020-04-08 20:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499446101     Consultation with Police Liaison ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499449313 Working with challenging or threatening parents
    Facilitated 
    1. Lock Downs
    2. Fire Drills
    3. Tornado Drills
    4. Shelter in Place
    ]]>     2020-04-08 20:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499449313     Interview with Medicaid Coordinator ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499452551
  • The district is reimbursed $1,018,947 for medical services
  • Records are kept by paras and ancillary
  • logs are kept for 8 years (auditing purposes)
  • Special Ed teachers oversee  Health related services
  • Quarterly Medicaid checks by the district
  • Personal Care Service forms are documentation that a student needs a medical services
  • Medicaid coordinator trains staff each year

    • ]]>     2020-04-08 20:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499452551     Grade Level Meetings ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499454823 Served as a grade level rep,supported teachers with a preTEAM problem solving session to embed TIER 2 interventions.]]> 2020-04-08 20:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499454823 Interview with District Nurse ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499464318 In our district there is one nurse who oversees all of the Medical Management plans (MAP), provides training to for medical needs of students, such as medication, equipment, feeding procedures, diastat, epipens, first aid, ect.
    The nurse will consult with caretakers for medically fragile students, Ensure that MAPs are updated yearly, may attend IEPs for medically fragile students.
    There are a few students in the district that require staff to support their extensive medical needs everyday due to seizure disorders and diabetes.]]>     2020-04-08 20:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499464318     North Quadrant Meeting ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499473495 Collaboration with all North-End Coaches to support Oakland County in IEP development ]]> 2020-04-08 20:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499473495 Dot Rubric ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499483912 Collaborated with MTSS team to develop a tool/rubric]]> 2020-04-08 20:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499483912 Evaluation of SLD at Oakland Schools ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499513783
  • SLD is 30% of the SE population
  • Generally 2 grade levels below
  • Most academic problems are not caused by LDs
  • Requirements to qualify: Exclusionary
  • access to appropriate education,strengths (adaptive or academic), patter of strengths and weaknesses
  • RTI and MTSS procedures needs to be in place to accurately identify LD

    • ]]>     2020-04-08 20:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499513783     Verbal Judo ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499518078 Tools for having Challenging Conversations]]> 2020-04-08 21:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499518078 Crucial Conversations ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499521897 In-service provide by Anne Evans
    Resource


    ]]>     2020-04-08 21:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499521897     Social Emotional Learning-SEL ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499531120 Understanding resources to help see the people we serve through a trauma informed lens

    Resources]]>     2020-04-08 21:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499531120     Scheduling ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499597618 Scheduling meetings with stakeholder, sending invites, coordinating time
     Tools to Assist in this process include: 
    1. Outlook
    2. Doodle 
    3. Sign Up Genius
    ]]>     2020-04-08 22:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499597618     Surveys ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499599413 Developing Surveys to get stakeholders feedback 

    • Para Survey-regarding recess and
    • Parents-Distance Learning
    • Teachers-Class placement, IEP knowledge 
    ]]>     2020-04-08 22:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/499599413     Padlet for Distance learning ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500662531 A tool for parents and students to easily find digital resources]]> 2020-04-09 14:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500662531 Disapline ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500699682 Considerations prior to suspension or expulsion for students with disabilitiy
    • Timelines
    • Prior Witten Notice & Procedural Safegaurds
    • IEP team must Determine services prior to removal 
    • Manifestation Review

    ]]>     2020-04-09 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500699682     State Complaints within district-discussed with mentor ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500713704 1. Parent disagree with wording in Section 2 (Factors to Consider/Behavior)
    Recommendations: contact parent, listen, see if parent concerns can be resolved]]>     2020-04-09 15:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500713704     Special Ed PSP-for guidance when an individual disagrees with the school district decision ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500769780 Reference tool from state
    Collaboration 
    Filing complaints
    Resolution of state complaints
    Corrective Actions]]>     2020-04-09 15:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500769780     Summer Schedule for ESY ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500783453 Schedule for ESY for SXI and ASD

    ]]>     2020-04-09 15:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500783453     MTSS-Multi-Tiered System of Supports ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500798775 District Model
    Includes 4 stages
    1.Collect Data-iready, M-STEP, District Assessment
    2. Review Data-LCs and principals collect and present
    3. Students with high needs are designed and placed in appropriate interventions (RTI, Reading Recovery, Phonics Groups, Iready supports, SE academics.
    4. Several MTSS committees exist- this model varies form building to building

    ]]>     2020-04-09 15:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500798775     ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500849156 2020-04-09 16:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/500849156 Program and Placement ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501031297 Making decisions about programming for students with significant behavioral needs requires input and collaboration with outside teams. 

    Basic Classrooms have designed procedures and criteria for entrance and exiting programs.

    Sample procedures for Self-Contained Emotionally Impaired classroom

    ]]>     2020-04-09 17:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501031297     Michigan Department of Education ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501048392 Breaking down the funding for special education in Michigan. 
    Who is responsible for what? IDEA vs State]]>     2020-04-09 17:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501048392     Resources for Special Education Administrators ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501058376
  • PA-18 Annual Financial Handbook- guidance financial responsibilities
  • Catamaran
  • IDEA
  • Oakland County Community Resource Oakland Schools/Special Populations
  • Summaries and Surveys -Publications
  • Council of Administrators for Special Ed - CASE
  • Michigan Department of Education (MARSE, MI-SER, Mediation and Dispute, SEOC) -Special Ed
  • International Society for Technology and Education ISTE
  • Center for Online Learning for Students with Disabilities. 
  • Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education MAASE
  • Council for Exceptional Children CEC
  • Wrights Law
    • ]]>     2020-04-09 18:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501058376     Joint Assessment ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501088728 Assessment tool for progress monitoring. Trained to set, monitor, develop goals. Collect data in the areas of ELA and Math. ]]> 2020-04-09 18:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501088728 Reading Recovery ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501092457 Working closely with Learning Consultant and Reading Recovery Teachers building understanding for students needs. Efficiently using available staff, resources and knowledge to develop effective programming for low readers. ]]> 2020-04-09 18:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501092457 SEAOC ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501121287 Highlights
    • 9 state complaints: 
    All Interviews included the director and the district lawyers (2 withdrawn, 2 dismissed, 4 sites of non-compliance, 1 Due process
    • State Reports SE Teacher Shortages
    • Caution regarding removal and suspension
    • Bring Center Based children home consider both student needs and cost
    • Early Childhood (part B of IDEA) Needs: more time with GE peers, screenings are unregulated, students with IEPs get priority in preschools
    Lawyer Panel
    Virtual Learning-
    • funding for SE students
    • 2 classes per semester minimum
    • Factors that supported sending students to virtual school: social phobias & migraines
    ]]>     2020-04-09 18:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501121287     Establishing Norms ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501167443 To ensure and prevent miscommunication it is important to establish Norms with all gathering groups.
    Methods for Creating Norms
    1. School Reform Initiative
    2. EL Education]]>     2020-04-09 19:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501167443     The Teachers Role in IEP Process ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501243388 PD for building staff on their role especially as in applies to tracking Supplementary Aids and Services]]> 2020-04-09 20:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501243388 Facilitating Meetings ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501267101
  • The Art of Gather by Priya Parker- Deliberate Practices for holding meetings
    • ]]>     2020-04-09 20:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/501267101     Restorative Justice Reflection Form ahoward65 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/507168433 Processing tool, when working with students who have been referred to the office for behaviors]]> 2020-04-14 19:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/507168433 ath1031 https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/509610909 2020-04-16 00:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ath1031/q9as96ncfmsg/wish/509610909