Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee November 17th, 2016 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Carroll County Non-Profit Center

Welcome and Introductions Ms. Lisa Livingston Interim Vice-President Mr. Nick Shockney Director of Special Education 12:30-12:45 Welcome and Introductions

Celebrations from October and November Autism Fall Fest at Winters Mill High (Oct.) Inclusive Field Day at South Carroll High (Nov.) New Sensory Garden at Manchester Elementary (Nov.) Post-Secondary Showcase at MSDE’s State of the State Address (Nov.) Parent Workshops through Partner’s for Success (Oct. and Nov.) Bocce season (Oct. and Nov.) Others???

Agenda

Objectives for Today Discuss the learning needs identified at our last meeting and identify the plan for delivering the learning. Discuss CCOS performance data on the 2015-2015 PARCC assessment. Identify the differences in IEP accommodations and PARCC accommodations. Advise CCPS staff on how to better communicate with families on the difference between IEP accommodations and PARCC accommodations.

Parent Learning Opportunities Mr. Nick Shockney Director of Special Education 12:45-1:00

Questions From Our September Meeting What are the learning needs of our families? What is the best way to deliver this learning? What else can we do to support our families and increase engagement? Other feedback?

The Plan 3 learning opportunities?: Understanding the IEP process Transitioning How to support learning at home Day and evening session for each (possible child care for evening sessions) Advertised through Partners for Success Explore options for recording or streaming

Other Ideas to Increase Engagement Back to school events designed for parents of students with special needs More opportunities for citizen advisory at SECAC Improving communication between school and home Make parents feel more welcome in the school community Support system for parents and families

PARCC Data Mr. Gregg Bricca Director of Research and Accountability 1:00-1:45

Strategies to Narrow the Gap Goal and objective PD to all special educators in August Expanding curriculum resources for special educators Expanding curriculum PD for special educators School, group, and individual PD from supervisors, IC’s, and resource staff PD for new administrators CPD course for general educators on special education

Accommodations Ms. Teresa Gostomski Instructional Consultant 1:45-2:15

Break 2:15-2:30

Citizen Advisory Mr. Nick Shockney Director of Special Education 2:30-3:00

Citizen Advisory How can we communicate more effectively about the difference between IEP accommodations and accommodations available for students who take PARCC?

Don’t forget it’s American Education week! Questions? Don’t forget it’s American Education week!

Our Next Meeting Thursday, February 9th, 2017 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Location TBD