High School SSS at CAGMichelle FajkusAcademic CounselorOctober 5, 2010

My background Michelle Fajkus (“Fake-us”) Maestra de grado 3 en Austin, Texas Maestra de educación especial en una

escuela primaria bilingue Hired to establish SSS at CAG high school

in 2009 This year: SSS, Grade 9 Writing

Workshops, Service Learning Coordinator Yoga & meditation teacher

The Current Situation There are 20 to 30 students with special

needs per grade level. 50 students in the high school are

diagnosed with a learning disability. There are many undiagnosed cases who

need to be referred to a doctor for evaluation.

Common Learning Disabilities ADD – deficit de atención ADHD – con hiperactividad Dyslexia – dificultades de lectura Dysgraphia – dificultades de escritura Dyscalculia – “ de matemáticas LD – discapacidades de aprendizaje Professional Development/Teacher

Training Interest ?

Basic SSS Strategies Differentiated Lessons

Variety of assignments Consider different learning styles

Mindfulness Mindful Teachers Mindful Students

Student Agendas Reminders and Checks

Confidential Student Lists http://

missfajkus.pbworks.com/Confidential-Student-Services-Information

3 lists per grade:1. Diagnosed Cases2. Academically At-Risk3. Personal/Emotional/Medical Cases

Please review these lists if you have not done so already.

Pyramid of Intervention Level 1: Prevention Level 2: Intervention Level 3: Probation

Catch-22 If students are failing, they need to

make an appointment with me. We will develop a plan in which the

student takes ownership with the goal of academic/behavioral improvement.

Un problema Students who are failing typically do not have skills or motivation to take the necessary INITIATIVE.

Communication Is Key! Copy me (mfajkus@cag.edu.gt) on

important emails to parents. Make an appointment or stop by my

office (1-A, Orientación de Secundaria). Complete the SSS form on my wiki:

http://missfajkus.pbworks.com/SSS-Form-for-Teachers

I can attend individual parent meetings.

Any questions or comments?¿Alguna pregunta o comentario?