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Inside this issue:

Extended School Year 2

Enrich Training 3

Kindergarten Transition 3

SSN Corner 3

Compliance Corner 4

Speech /Language Pathologists

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ASD 5

ATAT 5

Jeffco Adapted Athletics 6

Assessment Library 6

SED 6

Center Program Changes 6

Share with Families 7

Professional Learning

Opportunities 8

Secondary Transition 8

Kudos! 9

February 6, 2018 Issue 10

Mark your calendar!

Tuesday, February 27th

5:00—8:00 p.m.

Jeffco Schools Education Center, Board Room

PRESENTED B Y

S PECIAL E DUCATION A DVISORY C OMMITTEE

Trumpet Behavioral Health Colorado Talking Book Library Autism Services and Programs MGA Pediatric Home Care Colorado ABLE Parent to Parent of Colorado STAR Institute for SPD Adam's Camp Megan's Place Jeffco SWAP Jeffco Transition Services Jeffco Child Find

PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado) Earstern New Mexico University-Roswell Special Services GoldStar Learning Options Fotthills Park & Recreation District Building Bridges Girls Scouts of Colorado Jumpstreet Boy Scouts Denver Area Council The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties Jefferson Center for Mental Health Jefferson County Human Services Social Security Administration

Exhibitors include the following:

We are currently taking reservations for tables. Applications can be found on the SEAC webpage, or download the

SEAC Resource Fair Registration Form here.

Event Flyer

SPED staff, in addition to sharing this beneficial

opportunity with families, come learn

about resources in the community that benefit

your students.

SPED Newsletter

DATA for ESY CONSIDERATION

Reminder that if you are considering ESY for a student, you need

to take data on goals from before and after a break from

school. You can use end of year/beginning of the year data to

determine ESY or plan to take before and after the upcoming

Winter Break. To be eligible for ESY, a student is required to have

significant regression and longer recoupment than typical

students. Predictive Factors may also be considered

(for example: student takes multiple repetitions to learn a skill and

shows inconsistent retention of skills). A disability is not enough to

be eligible for ESY (ie: Autism) – learning trajectories need to be

considered. If the team determines that a student is eligible for

ESY, the predictive factors and data must be included in the

IEP. All students could benefit from ESY but not all of them

qualify. Contact your Sped Partner with questions.

Extended School

What Families Need to

Know

ESY Family Brochure

ESY BROCHURE TO SHARE

WITH FAMILIES

Please share the

linked brochure

with your families

(and staff!) as

you consider ESY

programming for

your student(s).

CALLING ALL CENTER PARAS

AND ISPs!

ESY Center Para

positions will be

available on the

Jeffco Job Board on

Thursday, March 1st.

Mark your calendars

to apply!

By February 16 Finalize all ESY determinations through the IEP process

By March 23

Complete and Submit ESY e-packets (available online

in January) and ESY goals and services documents to

your SPED Partner. Your SPED Partner will finalize the

goals and services once s/he reviews all of the

documentation

By April 13

SPED Partners will complete review of ESY

documentation and finalize all documents in Enrich

CRITICAL ESY DATES

ESY positions open

for application

March 1st!

ESY DATES: Tuesday—Thursday | June 19—July 26 | NO ESY JULY 2-6

Center/ISP ESY Flyer

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INTRODUCTION TO JEFFCO IEP SYSTEMS

Introduction to Jeffco IEP Systems (aka Enrich Training) is available again this spring in Schoology!

Enroll in ESS: Course Code: VOLENR Section: 0002

You can sign up now and complete the course anytime between January 16th, 2018 to April 6th, 2018.

Once you enroll in ESS, you will be connected to the course content in Schoology, within 24 hours of the course start date.

K INDERGARTEN T RANSITION

Preschool special education service providers are beginning to set up kindergarten transition meetings for students with IEPs who will attend kindergarten in the fall and may need a center placement. Teams have been asked to streamline meetings so that the majority of meetings occur on a single day (before, during, and after school) to limit the interruption in services for students. Preschool service providers will be contacting elementary learning specialists to set up transition meetings. Please support elementary teams in attending transition meetings. The following dates are set aside for preschool to kindergarten transition meetings:

Other Dates may be scheduled as necessary.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Weber or Lynea Pearson.

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New Required CoAlt: DLM ELA/Math Test Administrator Training (Bring Computer)

Date Location Time Course Code Session #

Feb 7 Ed Center Conference Room 4E 8:30—11:30AM 0207 VCOAL2

Feb 13 Ed Center Conference Room 4E 12:30—3:30PM 0213

Optional Returning Teachers Only (Bring Computer)

Date Location Time Course Code Session #

Feb 13 Ed Center Conference Room 4B 12:30—3:30PM VCOAL2 0001

New Required CoAlt: Science/Social Studies New Administrator Training

Date Location Time Course Code Session #

Feb 13 Ed Center Conference Room 4E 8:30—11:30AM VCOAL3 0213

SSN C ORNER

SSN Teacher Cohort

You don’t want to miss this!!! Facilitated by fellow SSN teachers for teachers! Teachers will walk away with a better understanding of how to implement the EEO's in the general education classes including grading, etc.

We will also set aside time at the end of the cohort to collaborate with other teachers according to teaching levels (secondary, middle and elementary).

Date Location Time Course Code Session #

Feb 22 Bear Creek High School SSN (rooms 109/110) 4:30—6:00PM VSSNCO 0222

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IEP P ROCEDURAL GUIDEANCE

Did you know?

“While academic progress may indicate a child's need for special education services, academic progress alone is not the determinative factor. Districts should draw upon information from a variety of sources in order to make an eligibility determination.” 34 CFR 300.306(c)(1); G. "J." D. v. Wissahickon Sch. Dist., 56 IDELR 294 (E.D. Pa. 2011); and Lauren G. v. West Chester Area Sch. Dist., 60 IDELR 4 (E.D. Pa. 2012).

Also…

“… ‘educational performance’ is more than just academics and there is nothing in IDEA or its legislative history that supports the conclusion that “educational performance” is limited only to performance that is graded.” Mr. I v. Maine Sch. Admin. Dist. No. 55, 47 IDELR 121, 480 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2007).

Examples of Educational Impact Include:

Failing grades and/or sudden changes in grades

Inability to pass from grade to grade, or to pass several academic courses in a given year

Work samples that show inability to complete tasks

Inability to attend, concentrate, follow class discussions and/or participate appropriately in educational activities

Absences from class due to interfering behaviors/suspensions

Difficulties with Executive Functioning

Difficulties with social interactions that impact classroom functioning

Survey Question: If a student is testing on grade level academically, but is found eligible for Special Education due to educational impact, who should provide the specially designed instruction?

Share Your Answer Here!

Each newsletter we will be highlighting a topic from CDE’s IEP PROCEDURAL GUIDANCE: EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES UNIT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. This resource is meant to serve as a support for creating well written IEPs. Please consult with your SPED Partner if you would like feedback on your reports!

Click this link to access

the CDE document

This week:

The Least Restrictive Environment

E DUCATIONAL IMPACT

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ASD QUALITY PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Date Location Time Course Code Session #

Feb 16 Red Rocks Comm. College— Community Room

1:00—3:30PM

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Mar 16 Red Rocks Comm. College—Community Room

1:00—3:30PM 0004

SLP Cohort for ASD Center Programs

Date Location Time

Feb 28 South Lakewood Elementary 8425 W. 1st Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226

3:30PM

Professional Learning ASD Quality Program Professional Learning Mandatory professional learning for all center teams who serve students with ASD. This professional learning will target the CDE Autism Quality Program Instruction, Jeffco’s non-negotiables, and best practices in ASD.

Connections, Community, and Shared Learning!

ASD Year at a Glance calendar can be found here.

ASD H APPENINGS !

PARA ASD QUALITY PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Date Location Time Session # Course Code

Apr 27 Building 22 1:00 -3:30PM 0003 VASDPT

February 23

D i s t r i c t S L P M e e t i n g

1:00—4:00 p.m.

Red Rocks Community College Community Room

(below Campus Bookstore) 13300 W. 6th Avenue

Lakewood

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It’s time to start thinking about transition. If you have students with ATAT equipment transitioning from preschool to

Kindergarten, elementary to middle, or middle to high school please be aware of

this important information:

Does the student have ATAT equipment?

If YES: Put a plan in place for transition of the equipment. Discuss and

document the plan during the transition meeting.

a. The sending school is responsible for developing a plan to get ATAT

equipment to the receiving school.

b. Software/apps installed on school-owned laptops/ iPads must be

uninstalled and sent with student.

c. iPads or Chromebooks must be secured either at student’s home or at

the receiving school over the summer. They cannot be returned to ATAT

for safekeeping.

If NO: What technology is the student using? You must consider the following:

a. Does the receiving school have that same technology available?

b. Can the family supply technology needed, i.e., an iPad at home that can

also be used at school? Please ask parents this question before referring

to ATAT.

c. If the answer to both a and b is NO, and if the student has been seen by

ATAT, we can usually provide any needed equipment. If the student has

not been seen by ATAT, you should start the referral process.

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The SED Program Quality Indicators are ready!

Professional Development: SED Teams Only

Got Behavior? Dig into the three articles below that provide deeper insight into working more productively with students who are struggling with escalating behaviors. Remember, having a thoughtful, school-wide system is a major key to success and includes explicitly teaching students expected behaviors, systemically reinforcing those same positive behaviors when demonstrated, and consistently responding when negative behaviors arise.

Understanding and Managing Escalated Behavior

Stages of Behavior Escalation

De-escalation Tips

Individual Team PD on the SED Quality Indicators: Being Scheduled with Erin in January and February

SED Mental Health Providers Cohort: February 16th, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Ed Center 1C

South Area Schools Bear Creek HS, Chatfield HS,

Columbine HS, Conifer HS, Lakewood HS, Miller School,

Creighton MS, Deer Creek MS, Ken Caryl MS, West Jeff MS

@ Bear Creek HS 9800 W. Dartmouth Place

Lakewood

North Area Schools Alameda HS, Arvada HS,

Arvada West HS, Jefferson HS, Pomona HS, Ralston Valley HS, Standley Lake HS, Wheat Ridge HS, Sobesky Academy,

Alameda JR, Arvada K-8, Jefferson JR, Everitt MS,

Wayne Carle MS

@ Alameda HS 1255 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Lakewood

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Center Programs Closing Ryan SSN3

Secrest SSN3 Stott SED

Hutchinson Intermediate SED

Center Programs Opening Moore Middle School SSN3

Emory Intermediate SED

Please contact your SPED Partner with any questions

Special Education assessments are moving towards online administration and scoring. This survey will help with planning for the 2018-19 school year and how quickly we move to online as a district.

Please complete by Friday, Feb. 16th.

The assessments that are available to be administered online include KTEA, CELF-5, PPVT/EVT, WISC, WIPPSI, BASC, BOT, Sensory Profile, Sensory Processing Measure (SPM), Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), CASL-2, EDDT. To administer assessments online, 2 iPads are needed (Practitioner and client). The Practitioner iPad needs to have current technology while the client iPad can be an older version. Three groups have been piloting the online assessments this year and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Your input is greatly appreciated!

Survey link: https://goo.gl/forms/fUA353Elx9wpX2y13

Join the National Sports Center for the

Disabled for the Denver Nuggets Ability Clinic.

This fun-filled and FREE clinic will feature

Interactive drill stations to improve basketball

skills, including dribbling, shooting and passing.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

4:30—6:00 p.m.

Gold Crown Field House 150 S. Harlan Street

Lakewood, CO 80226

Click here to register!

Space is limited to 100 participants

presents

M o b i l i z i n g F a m i l i e s P a r e n t E m p o w e r m e n t Tr a i n i n g

The Arc’s award-winning Mobilizing Families training will help participants unlock the mystery of disability resources by giving parents/guardians the tools and

information to help their children thrive.

The next series begins Thursday, February 15th!

For more information, please call

Genni Williams at (303) 232-1338 or email genni@arcjc.org. To register,

visit www.arcjc.org/mobilizing.

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Improving IEP Teams Webinar Series FREE for Families and Educators

This three-part, lunchtime series of webinars will help EVERY IEP team member resolve conflicts to improve

outcomes for students!

Webinar topics include:

The Role of Interests, Questions, and Listening

Create Connections, Understand Resistance, and Clarify Consensus

Click on the event flyer link for more details and registration

information!

Event Flyer

Event Flyer

Event Flyer

2018 SATURDAYS / 8—10 AM:

APRIL 21 JUNE 16

SEPTEMBER 15

The museum will be closed to the general public, attendance limited,

and sounds in exhibits turned down.

RSVP REQUIRED

Click here for event flyer for RSVP contact info

SPED Newsletter

Professional Learning Opportunities

In order to support educators in their professional learning, the District Special Education Office encourages special education staff to participate in professional development. Special Education is no longer able to provide sub days for professional learning. Please coordinate with your building administration to allow for those opportunities.

Remember, your building principal must approve any leave that takes you out of your regularly assigned duties.

SED Identification Training

More than just the BASC! 90 minute training on the evaluation process to be used when a Serious Emotional Disability is suspected for Initial Evaluations and Re-evaluations. This class is open to all PreK-12 Special Education providers and administrators. We will discuss the process from beginning to end and review case-study SED evaluations. Taught by Erin Frank.

Date Location Time Course # Session #

Feb 27 Ed Center Room 4E 8:30—10:00AM VSEDIT 0001

The special education department will be providing

some professional learning opportunities at the end of

the school year on May 25th and/or May 29th.

Potential sessions may include the following:

SED/SLD

Support for students with significant needs who

are not in center programs

IEP/Golden Thread

Assessment of ELL Students

ASD for Learning Specialists and Gen Ed teams

ATAT

ESY Orientation

Please look for more information

coming soon!

High School families with students with IDD,

along with Jeffco staff, are invited to attend

the JPEG (Jeffco Promoting Employment

Group) meeting on February 13, 2018 for a

presentation on services available though

Vocational Rehabilitation. Please print the

attached flyer and send home with your

students.

JPEG (Jeffco Promoting Employment Group) Flyer Link

Special Education leadership notices wonderful things going on all over the district. These things will be highlighted in each newsletter. Be on the lookout for your staff, your school, or YOU!

SPED Newsletter

Amy Allen, SPED Partner District SPED

Thank you for being such a great leader and mentor!

Tori Neese, Learning Specialist Campbell Elementary

Tori is a true "sense maker". Her skills include being a true listen-er, a team player and a "sense of calm" at her site. She is an effec-tive communicator and a critical asset to Campbell!

Nicole McKaig, Intermediate SSN Teacher Slater Elementary

Nicole has worked hard implementing structures and improving academic learning for her students. It is a privilege to be able to coach someone with a great growth mindset and willingness to learn new things for the benefit of her students.

Rachel Stevens, SSN Teacher Deer Creek Middle School

Rachel did a fabulous job at the SSN teacher cohort showing her fellow teachers how to create Google forms for progress monitoring students. She was asked to do it in the moment and handled it with grace and a great attitude!

Erika Lee, ASD Teacher Green Mountain Elementary

Erika is working hard to create authentic learning experiences for her students. Each Friday the students take a field trip to a memory care unit where they practice many of the life skills and social skills the students are learning. This is such a great experience for both her students and the residents of the memory care unit! Awesome work team!

Ben Rueschhoff, SSN Teacher Thomson Elementary

Ben and his para staff do an amazing job with positive reinforcement and interactions with their students that build confidence and motivate their students to succeed.

Sarah Gary, Behavior Analyst District SPED

Thank you for going above and beyond and assisting a team understand ASD Identification. Your dedication is much appreciated!

Paulie Martinez, Beth Battilla, Ana Robertson, Andrea Dillard, Monica Hurtado, Rita Meskal

SPED/ESL Collaboration

For researching, developing and presenting Jeffco's first ever training on best practices in the assessment of ELL students!

Emily Wessley, Abby Daurio, Kelci Crispe Learning Specialist, SLP and Gen Ed Teacher Glennon Heights Elementary

This team has gone above and beyond to create an awesome structured work system for a student with unique learning needs. They are all super excited about the work and the student is responding well! They have even taken it a step further and are creating structured tasks for other students! Great effort team!

Anita Weber-Talbot, Kim Trefz, Kyle Christensen, Learning Specialist, Social Worker, SLP Jeremiah Behrendsen, David Rauh, Matthew Honeycutt, Gen Ed Teachers Dakota Ridge High School

For putting students first!