1. Hollywood Hills High School Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Night Principal: Ms. Lourdes Gonzales Presented by Hollywood Hills High School ESE Department October 21, 2015

2. Welcome to ESE Parent Night! 2

3. Exceptional Student Education Staff  Dr. Lue, Assistant Principal  Ms. Winterholler, ESE Specialist  Mr. Israel, Speech Language Pathologist  Mr. Martin, P.A.S.S. Program  Ms. Vassel, SVE Teacher  Ms. Dukes, SVE Teacher  Ms. Sherman, Support Facilitator (Grades 9-12)  Ms. Lawrence, Teacher/Support Facilitator (Grades 9&10)  Dr. Moores, Teacher/Support Facilitator (Grade 9&10)  Dr. Wade, Teacher/Support Facilitator (Grades 11&12) 3

4. ESE Program Overview 4  System of supports and services that enables a student with disabilities to access and participate in the educational process  Designed for students with specific disabilities as outlined in federal legislation  Requires identification and verification of a disability in order to access the program  Students have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) developed by teachers, the student, and parents that detail how the student will access general education content and what services and/or supports will be needed in order for this access to take place in the most effective manner Ms. Winterholler, ESE Specialist

5. Speech & Language Services  Services are provided in the following areas:  Articulation- disorders of speech sound production  Voice- disorders of vocal quality/tone and intensity  Fluency- disorders of “stuttering”  Language- Receptive disorders (understanding language) and Expressive disorders (communicating language)  Services are provided in the speech office in a small group setting and are provided according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Mr. Israel, Speech Language Pathologist 5

6. Support Facilitation  Service model that facilitates the academic achievement of students with disabilities in general education classrooms  Types of Support Facilitation:  Collaboration  Consultation  Internal Support  External Support Ms. Sherman, Support Facilitator 6

7. SVE Program  Designed for students with significant disabilities  Curriculum & Assessment  Transition Needs/Options Ms. Vassel, SVE Teacher 7

8. P.A.S.S Program  Post-Graduate Alternatives for Secondary Students  Designed for students 18-22 years old  Provides classroom and job site vocational training  Students may remain in the program until aging out—22years old. Mr. Tom Martin, PASS 8

9. Parent Involvement  Academics  Supplies  School Contacts  Planning Ahead  Accessing Resources Dr. Moores, Teacher/ Support Facilitator 9

10. Strategies for Success  Organizational Skills  Study Strategies  Test-Taking Strategies  Putting it in Perspective Ms. Lawrence, Teacher/ Support Facilitator 10

11. Strategies for Success - Organization  Organize school work and assignments  Set and adhere to deadlines  Have resources handy  Stay focused  Get it done! 11

12. Strategies for Success – Study Strategies  Identify problem areas  Know what to study  Strategies for remembering  Strategies for self-monitoring  Make a study plan and stick to it  Goal-setting and self pacing  Sample question  Key words  Review work for errors 12

13. Strategies for Success – Test Taking Strategies  Before the test  prepare/review main points  create flash cards  During the test  read  review  After the test  review  reinforce 13

14. Putting it in Perspective  Encourage your child to focus on his/her strengths  Emphasize the importance of studying  Help your child prepare for tests/exams  Recognize your child’s efforts  Remind your child to check work for mistakes 14

15. Post-Secondary Options  Postsecondary Opportunities  college  vocational  employment  Transition to College  Resources Dr. Wade, Teacher/Support Facilitator 15

16. Your Media Center @ HHHS  Online Resources  Help students study for SAT & ACT  Assist students with research assignments  Visit www.beep.browardschools.com  Media Specialist Support - Mrs. Farmer, our media specialist, can assist students in finding the right source. Mrs. Farmer, Media Specialist 16

17. Guidance and BRACE  Diploma  Credits  Assessments  Graduation 17

18. Accessing Pinnacle Grade Book The Website Address is http://gradebook.browardschools.com Select Hollywood Hills High School from the list, then log in Username = 10 digit student number@my.browardschools.com Password = Student's birth date with a P at the front (e.g., P01/15/1998 if the birthday is January 15, 1998) Log on to... -Check current grades for all classes -Check attendance for all classes -Get grade by grade reports for each class -Get missing grade reports for each class Ms. Winterholler, ESE Specialist 18

19. Questions & Answers 19