1. MS. CASSI’S CLASSROOM Curriculum Night September 14, 2015

2. Cassi Williston - Teacher

3. Nicole MacKinnon - SLP

4. AMY MULICK - OT

5. SUE SIMNICK- PT

6. RACHEL ANDERSON– SOCIAL WORKER

7. JANICE THOMAS- CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

8. PAULA FREEZE – CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

9. MICHELLE HARVEY CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

10. KURT HOFFER- CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

11. SHEILA GLOBAL – CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

12. MISSION To prepare young children for future success through high quality, comprehensive, developmentally and individually appropriate educational experiences in collaboration with family and community.

13. Young children learn through active exploration of their environment in both child-initiated and teacher-selected activities. Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children. Program staff members and families will work collaboratively to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

14. The Illinois Early Learning Standards provide the framework for instruction within our program.

15.  Concepts and skills related to language arts, math, science, physical growth, health and social/emotional milestones are developed through instructional units that target areas of interest for students.  Children will acquire these skills through a balance of teacher-directed and child-initiated learning opportunities.  Children are taught individually, in small groups, and large groups which promote independence, problem solving, cooperative learning, and self- confidence.

16.  Student progress is monitored using the GOLD in the following areas: literacy, language, social- emotional, physical, cognitive, mathematics, social studies, the arts, and science/technology.  Each student’s individual progress will be shared with parents at Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday October 21 st and Monday October 26 th.  Additional communication about your child’s continued progress will be shared periodically throughout the school year by phone, e-mail update, or in person meetings. Individual IEP goals will be updated 3 times during the school for every child. In addition, an annual IEP meeting will be scheduled for each student during the school year.

17. PBSI: POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS Be Ready – to learn, to transition to the next activity, and to go home by car or bus Be Caring – to ourselves and our friends Be Safe – while in the gym, in the classroom, in the hallway, or on the playground

18. NEWSLETTER & PHOTOS Newsletters will be sent home via email and can be found on-line on the Jefferson website.Jefferson website. Find Ms. Cassi’s classroom to find current and past newsletters, as well as meet the specialists in our class. Unfortunately we will not be using Shutterfly at this time.

19. FOOD ALLERGIES  Peanuts, tree nuts, and nut butters are not allowed in the school building or classroom.  You may visit the classroom to read a book or send in a non-edible treat (ex. mini bubbles for each child, a sticker for each child, small box or crayons…) as part of a classroom celebration on the day or week of your child’s birthday.

20. DAILY SCHEDULE AM 2015 - 2016 PM 9:15-9:30 Arrival 1:00-1:15 9:30-9:50 Large Group 1:15-1:35 (Nicole and Cassi Each lead 2 groups per week) 9:50-10:15 Small Group 1:35-2:00 (Cassi, Nicole and Amy will each lead the small groups) 10:15-10:35 Snack 2:00-2:20 10:35-10:55 Gym 2:20-2:40 10:55-11:30 Choice Time 2:40-3:15 11:30 Closing 3:15

21. Occupational Therapy Small Group 2 groups of children: 1 on Wednesday, the other on Thursday Targeting: Fine-Motor Skills (grasping, and visual-motor skills), sensory/ regulation support, following 1-2 step directives, turn taking/ waiting, problem solving skills, Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children. Program staff members and families will work collaboratively to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

22. One on One Targeting specific IEP goals. Amy.Mulick@cusd200.org

23. Speech and Language Large Group All children on Tuesday and Thursday Targeted Skills: waiting/turn taking, expressive participation within stories/songs, receptive vocabulary, following directions Provides many opportunities for repetition Visual supports and hands on learning Small Group 2 groups of children: 1 on Wednesday, the other on Thursday Targeting: Fine-Motor Skills (grasping, and visual-motor skills), sensory/ regulation support, following 1-2 step directives, turn taking/ waiting, problem solving skills, Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children. Program staff members and families will work collaboratively to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

24. Speech and Language Small Group 2 groups of children: 1 group either Tuesday or Thursday More opportunities for repetition and targeted opportunities for transfer of speech goals within a small group Targeting: following directions, vocabulary development, expressive language expansion, speech sound development Small Group 2 groups of children: 1 on Wednesday, the other on Thursday Targeting: Fine-Motor Skills (grasping, and visual-motor skills), sensory/ regulation support, following 1-2 step directives, turn taking/ waiting, problem solving skills, Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children. Program staff members and families will work collaboratively to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

25. Speech and Language 1:1 Target specific IEP goals AM: within the classroom activities or other structured play activities done during choice time within the classroom PM: work in the speech and language area When I am not in the classroom staff continue to target speech and language goals: children : 1 group either Tuesday or Thursday More opportunities for repetition and targeted opportunities for transfer of speech goals within a small group Targeting: following directions, vocabulary development, expressive language expansion, speech sound development Small Group 2 groups of children: 1 on Wednesday, the other on Thursday Targeting: Fine-Motor Skills (grasping, and visual-motor skills), sensory/ regulation support, following 1-2 step directives, turn taking/ waiting, problem solving skills, Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children. Program staff members and families will work collaboratively to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

26. Speech and Language computer programs modeling on communication devices and encouraging expansion, reviewing articulation cards with children Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children. Program staff members and families will work collaboratively to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

27. Communication Email: N:icole.Mackinnon@cusd200.orgN:icole.Mackinnon@cusd200.org Phone: 630-682-2474 Details about small and large group will be in the weekly classroom newsletter Emails or notes home If you need more information please contact me Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children. Program staff members and families will work collaboratively to ensure that children are provided optimal learning experiences.

28.  In class we will focus on a unit of study for 3-4 weeks.  During this time we will have our learning areas equipped with items that will enhance the learning experience and opportunities. 

29. At any point you feel you need additional information, please feel free to contact me or any of the members of this team. Cassi.Williston@cusd200.org 630-682-2474