- b. Special Education – Debbie Dixson
Asst Directors
Paula Marano
Ellen White
(Note: Schultz arrives at 7:10 PM)
brain frames training started with 40 special education teachers, now over 100 general teachers trained
a resource on brain frames can be found here
http://www.architectsforlearning.com/students-parents/about-us/brain-frames/
registered behavior technician - training underway and certification available from Pearson
iReady an online tool, piloted in elementary, provided diagnostic and blended learning strategies
aligned with curriculum and state standards
more on iReady can be found online
http://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/iready/iready-adaptive-diagnostic-assessment.aspx
issue with delivery services to students either out of district if there are needs that can't be met, or if they can be serviced within the district. Always an ongoing discussion
the slide summarizing the category of student disabilities serviced for the student population is rather interesting
15.11% of the total Franklin student population is on an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Derek Donahoe
ECDC, Remington, FHS
recipient of the Latham Award, will be speaking at Fenway Park later this week
has had equal access to materials through technology
has a computer with him that allows for access to Google products
takes the train once a week, learns about purchasing items
has a one-on-one aide
has had great teams of teachers, looks forward to high school and to what else he can learn
updates planned for the District website to provide more and better information on the programs and resources available
future speakers/training
- Jessica Minahan - scheduled for ED day to start school
http://jessicaminahan.com/
- Sarah Ward, executive functioning session scheduled for special ed teachers in the Fall
http://efpractice.com/
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Sara Mulcahey, Co-Vice-President of SEPAC
provides an overview of the SEPAC organization and programs
Wrobleski family story
2 children on IEPs, for different reasons
the abc's are important but being able to dress and feed herself is also quite important