https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1 New teacher information en-us 2018-04-26 18:29:09 UTC 2018-05-22 19:25:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255819222 Preparation - meeting checklist
List of needed contacts (OT, Speech, LSSP, etc/who to email - may need to request calendar for some of these contacts to set up meetings

Rounding up teacher present levels - explanation to each teacher about what input is needed

Call Parents for meeting- mail first notice - I do a follow up with a  call to parent two days prior to remind (along with notices going home) 



]]> 2018-04-26 19:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255819222 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255821240 Mucho flexibility!

Initially, it is fitting in the right person that fits the class for certain age groups/specific classes  to adhere to the schedule of services. I may be better with Reading, and aide is gifted in Math - so, we try to head in that direction. ]]> 2018-04-26 20:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255821240 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255822976 Get to the teachers - deliver in person to go over all including accomm/mods/goals/schedule of services. Sign receipt. I try to have a little bio of the student with pertinent background information that may benefit the teacher. Plus, I will include past STAAR results for 3/4 /5 students
Ex. Name of Student - difficulties reading/very frustrated with writing/has PIT plan which is... so much direct/indirect time, etc...

When we find out from TEA new accommodations - communicate to teachers (dictionary this year, writing online, etc...) Let teachers know what can be used in classroom/on tests asap to incorporate regularly

Work with teachers in modifying/being in touch with students' disability]]> 2018-04-26 20:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255822976 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255826125
Know that your schedule will change sometimes daily. Any new student, a change in services, needs, or a change in the general ed schedule (be sure to communicate with gen. ed that you need to know about any changes they do)]]> 2018-04-26 20:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255826125 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255826629 Be ready- as soon as teachers know who they have they will want to know about the kids. I don't try to remember it all, just be sure you know where to find the info and have it handy.  I don't always share every little detail- example: sometimes a behavior kid will do better with their new teacher and it's best if the year is started with a open mind.
Have a copy of current ARD info ready for each teacher, and have them sign saying they received it before school starts]]> 2018-04-26 20:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255826629 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255826643 *Good Checklist for all avenues (parent contact/ARD's/6 weeks reports/etc...)
*Call all parents at very beginning of school to introduce self/here for their child and them]]> 2018-04-26 20:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255826643 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255827832 Have an idea of what common disabilities look like, and ways the general ed teachers can help the kids in their rooms.]]> 2018-04-26 20:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/255827832 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256034700 Ask your diag what all the terminology means. SSM/ direct support/ indirect support/ etc... This varies from district to district so I was very lost on the terminology when I first started here. :) ]]> 2018-04-27 14:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256034700 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256109361 Knowing the terminology/acronyms, who needs to be invited to the ARD's,, knowing campus preference/servicing standards for special education students (co-teach only, resource, etc), what good goals look like and the responsibility of the special education teacher for the ARD (notice, teacher input form, etc). 
Also, Understanding the minutes template. 

]]> 2018-04-27 17:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256109361 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256111167 Knowing student services, campus schedules, and having an updated dream report. Be in constant communication with teachers about changes, if things are working, etc. ]]> 2018-04-27 17:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256111167 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256112003 Having a good bank of accommodations ie 100 chart, PV chart, etc. 
Giving teachers accommodations, IEP snapshot, and background on each student before school starts. Get receipt signatures from teachers. ]]> 2018-04-27 17:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256112003 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256113020 Knowing where to go for resources, things that are available at their campus, special education, etc. Also, having a good co-operating teacher in special education. Being on elementary we feel isolated, so having a person to help with questions/ideas for the first yr is helpful.
Also, having a beginning of the year check off list.  ]]> 2018-04-27 17:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/256113020 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258185994 Creating a document that has all of the information that they need when they are scheduling ARD meetings]]> 2018-05-05 02:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258185994 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258507806 Knowing your job and the job of the people attending the meeting. Keep all meetings parent and student focused and realize that your job is to make sure the parent is understanding all that is being said and to check in with them to make sure they are ok with the plans being put into place. ]]> 2018-05-07 13:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258507806 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258508329 Knowing that your schedules change quite frequently and not to set it too much in stone. ]]> 2018-05-07 13:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258508329 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258671460 2018-05-07 18:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258671460 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258677343 Don't stress.........go with the flow and be flexible. School activities will happen and we need our little specials to participate. Let them go!]]> 2018-05-07 18:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258677343 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258678704 2018-05-07 18:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258678704 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258679285 2018-05-07 19:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258679285 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258712783 2018-05-07 20:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/258712783 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/259385925 2018-05-09 17:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/259385925 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/259389773 2018-05-09 17:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/259389773 https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/259391157 2018-05-09 17:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/joellen_heredia/yxrv5gwvrmi1/wish/259391157