ASPIRE Active Student Participation Inspires Real Engagement March 10, 2015 5/15/2019

Agenda Welcome and Introduction Elise James, Program Specialist, GaDOE ASPIRE for students with cognitive disabilities Heather Bridges & Anna Parrish, Mossy Creek Middle School ASPIRE website ASPIRE listserv Colleen Lambert, ASPIRE Consultant 5/15/2019

ASPIRE for Students with Cognitive Disabilities Heather Bridges and Anna Parrish, Mossy Creek Middle School 5/15/2019

A – Active S – Student P – Participation I – Involves R – Real E – Engagement

Sample Invitation

Example of LIKES and DISLIKES Poster

Mossy Creek Middle School ASPIRE Michaela Carter Mossy Creek Middle School 7th Grade Go Gators!!

My IEP Team Members Mrs. Heather Mrs. Rogers Mrs. Gautney Mrs. Parrish Mom

My Classroom Teachers Mrs. Heather Ms. Pat

My Connections Teachers Mrs. Griger Mrs. Roberts Couch Gautney Coach Brett Mr. Bennett Coach Sams Mrs. Hays

Things I like… Special Olympics Bowling Trips CBI Trips Sorting silverware Visiting with the goats School Dances Relaxing in the bean bag friends Hanging out with friends

Things I don’t like… Sorting Sugar packets Playing Badminton Coloring Clothes Pin Matching workbox Hygiene Pack Workbox

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ASPIRE WEBSITE http://www.gaspdg.org/aspire Elise James, Program Specialist, GaDOE 5/15/2019

Website Participating Schools Articles Events News Resources 5/15/2019

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ASPIRE Listserv Colleen Lambert, ASPIRE Consultant 5/15/2019

Listserv The ON FIRE WITH ASPIRE listserv is an invitation only listserv provided to exchange information regarding ASPIRE and to share new ideas that directly pertain to the development of Student Led IEP’s. To join , send an e-mail to gaaspire@gmail.com with the simple note, please add me. 5/15/2019

Listserv Walk through the site Posting Etiquette 5/15/2019

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For questions about implementing ASPIRE in your district, contact your local GLRS Director ASPIRE Contact: Elise James ejames@doe.k12.ga.us 5/15/2019