ACADEMIC SUPPORT Fifth Grade Parent Orientation April 16, 2015
Welcome! Jennifer Prerost – Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Special Education Heidi Rees – Learning Support Coach Goals: Understand how my child who has an IEP or 504 will be supported at Kennedy Understand the purpose of Strategic Reading and Strategic Math
District 203 System of Practice Vision for all students Multi-level system of support
Core Classroom Support High-quality curriculum and instruction Ongoing data collection to determine targeted support Supervised Study
Strategic Reading and Math Support Small-group instruction Core + more Increased intensity Ongoing communication and assessment to monitor progress
IEP Support Case Manager—Learning Behavior Specialist Communicates daily with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals Monitors progress and collects data Frequently communicates home
504 Support Case Manager—School Counselor Communicates weekly with classroom teachers Ensures accommodations and supports are in place Frequently communicates home
WELCOME TO THE KENNEDY FAMILY!