Special Populations 101

CTE Summer ConferenceJuly 16, 2014

Who We Are Special Populations Coordinators

Kathy SappKsapp@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Gina Sidesgsides@wsfcs.k12.nc.us>

Susan Hollowell slhollowell@wsfcs.nc.us

• Winston-Salem / Forsyth County

What do WE do as SPCs?

• Serve as a resource and support for CTE teachers – Identify special populations

students– Explain special populations

procedures– Assist with CDP+ and Mod log– Help teachers understand IEP, 504,

LEP and compliance– Assist with blueprint mods– Collaborate with EC Case Manager

and ESL teacher

We also…

• Assist with teacher-made exams• Coordinate in-service training for CTE

staff• Conduct Career Interest and Learning

Styles inventories• Maintain and update folders for each

special populations student• Help with lesson plans • Offer literacy strategies • Suggest classroom management

strategies• Proctor for Microsoft Certifications

Help teachers (cont.)

• Attend IEP, 504 and CTE Department Meetings

• Help develop non-traditional posters• Collect special populations forms• Administer final exams• Work with the Chamber of Commerce

to develop a Speakers’ Bureau

Serve as a Resourcefor students

• Check to be sure students are receiving services

• Provide modified blueprint for OCS students

• Offer individual tutoring• Provide small group instruction• Assist with classroom labs • Conduct career interest and learning

styles inventories• Offer career counseling

…and more

• Help with projects• Facilitate remediation• Act as a judge for CTSOs, Advanced

Studies presentations, OCS senior portfolio presentations

• Practice job interview skills• Administer tests for CTSOs• Field trip chaperone

Special Populations Identifications

• Academically Disadvantaged (AD)• Economically Disadvantaged (ED)• Exceptional Children (EC)• 504 Plan• Limited English Proficiency (LEP)• Single Parent (SP)• Displaced Homemakers (DH)

Career Interest and Learning Styles Inventories

• For ALL 9th Grade CTE Students

Nondiscrimination Posters

• Must be posted in classroom

Special Populations Notebooks

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