Presented by Shae Whatley, M. Ed. Educational Diagnostician ARD ARD, Baby!
Where do I start?? Case management list Coteach classes ARDs Updating IEPs Parent contact
Case management Staffings completed prior to first day (if applicable) Notify parents within first week of school Case management letter Notify teachers of student Accommodation delivery Beginning of year AND after ARD Signature sheet
Coteach class Notebook Accommodations IEP Data Collection Forms in eSped More training in future Time spent with student Accommodation template
Coteach class Meet with teacher (includes electives and specials) Share valuable information Accommodation template Meet with student Discuss accommodations Discuss strengths and weaknesses
ARD Preparation ARD notification PLAAFP IEP Accommodations Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance IEP Accommodations State assessment Placement recommendations
Notification of ARDs Sent through Google calendar Majority of ARD notifications will be on calendar at least 30 days in advance ACCEPT the invite Send request for ARD info to all teachers Strengths/ weaknesses based on data Google share? Notify other teachers to complete IEPs (if applicable)
PLAAFP Say what??? See “Standards Based IEP Process” training guide Big blue spiral bound book!! Must be entered into eSped by case manager
IEP development Collaborate with general education teacher Email, staffings, conferences, etc. See “Standards Based IEP Process” training guide Must be entered into eSped
Accommodations Entered into eSped for each course May vary from class to class Data in PLAAFP may include with/ without information
State Assessment Collaborate with general education teacher on appropriate state assessment recommendations State Assessment Accommodations Must be routinely used inside the classroom New accommodations guidelines released every year
Placement Recommendation Mainstream In- Class Support Coteach Coteach with modified curriculum Resource Applied
ARD Tips Keep comments focused Know your student What do I bring? Be early Bring archived, updated IEPs Bring a copy of the PLAAFP, accommodations Bring a copy of proposed goals and objectives Check with your campus for specific information
Updating IEPS Data Collection Training will be offered at a later date Measurements must be consistent (i.e. percentage, trials, etc.) Must be completed every 9 weeks and sent to parent in accordance to report card schedule Verification Archive updates prior to ARD
Parent Contact Document, document, document! PCL (Parent Communication Logs), Parent contact in eSped Case manager serve as the liaison between the parent and the school Must be done at least twice per 9 weeks Customer service-go the extra 1%!
ESPED!!! Password/Log-in: Contact Tiffany Emshoff (should be on your email) Case Manager packet Data sheets Goals and Objectives Parent contact
Questions??
What to know more? Coteach Speech Behavior Raving Fans/ One percent April Coleman Thursday at 3:10 and Friday at 1:40 Speech Krist Ludwig/ Yolanda Jones Thursday at 9:25 Behavior Dr. Harvey session depends on campus Mark Faldyn/ Lisa Schroeder Thursday at 12:30, 1:25, 2:20 Friday at 7:50, 9:40, 10:35 Raving Fans/ One percent Dr. Poentizsch Thursday at 10:25