1. Shannon Bailey – 7 th & 8 th Basic English Theresa Bennett – 6 th -8 th Functional Self Contained Amy Bullock – 7 th & 8 th Basic Math / 8 th Grade Tutorial Phyllis Davis – 6 th Grade Academic Self-Contained Pamela Kirby – 7 th Grade SS Reading, Inclusion Science & Tutorial Donna Logan – 6 th Tutorial / Language Arts Paige Odom – 6 th Grade Tutorial / Math Tiffany Withers – 7 th & 8 th Academic Self-Contained BRANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL

2. PBIS POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SUPPORT

3. Rankin County Students Are.. Responsible Caring Safe Determined

4. Signatures & Tickets Tickets are given when students exceed expectations. Signatures are given when students meet expectations.

5. Rewards Students may purchase items such as:  Computer time  Listen to music on IPod or I Pad  Lunch with a friend  Snacks  Purchase items in the Paw Place

6. 9 Week Celebrations Students who meet EXPECTATIONS 80% of the time will participate in a monthly celebration.

7. PBIS Celebrations Fall Festival – Played all types of games, ate pizza and snow cones, played football, took fall pictures. 1 Block Field trip- to Fannin Lanes for bowling and went to C.C.’s Pizza for buffet. 2 Blocks Shopping at Paw Place, twice a month NEXT: Planetarium, Art Museum, and eating at Logan’s Steak House 3 blocks

8. PARCC Accommodations Text to speech Small group testing Test with a familiar teacher Ability to use a calculator on all parts of the math test, including the “no calculator” portion. Extended Time

9. Extended school year (ESY ) Extended school year (ESY) is the provision of special education and related services to students with disabilities in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP) beyond the normal school year of the local district and at no cost to the parents of the students.

10. How do we determine ESY? We look at the following…. Regression Recoupment: Is there a loss of skill after two breaks in instruction and the inability to regain the skill. Critical Point 1: Is the student going to more special education support or will it decrease their time in the general education setting. Critical Point 2: to prevent a loss of significant progress made toward the acquisition and/or maintenance of a critical skill.

11. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Teachers in 11 th or 12 th grade make a referral. Voc. Rehab. will attend the IEP meeting. Parents initiate the evaluation process. Parents initiate services.

12. Hudspeth Regional Assessment Parents request an evaluation through Hudspeth Regional Center. Go ahead and get on the waiting list TODAY!

13. Exit Options

14. Mississippi Standard Diploma COURSE REQUIREMENT 4 English Credits 4 Math Credits 3 Science Credits 3 History Credits 1 Computer Science ½ Health Education 8 ½ Electives

15. Must PASS………  Subject area tests for the following content areas: Science History English Mathematics

16. Mississippi Occupational Diploma

17. Provides: Academic Instruction Work Experience Primary Goal: Competitive Employment

18. Requires 21 Total Credit Hours Classes Focus on:  Social Skills  Communication Skills  Academic Skills  Life Skills  Job Skills  Independent Living

19. Academic Requirement Employment English 1,2,3,4 Job Skills Math 1,2,3,4 Life Skills Science 1,2,3,4 Career Preparation 1,2,3,4

20. Academic Requirement Continued … Must participate in State Tests for: Algebra I, English II, Biology I May substitute any Math, English, Science, or Social Studies Class

21. Work Requirement 30 hours work experience at school 30 hours job shadowing in the community 540 hours of paid work ( must turn in check stubs) OR 2 year Vo-Tech Program Must participate in the CPAS test

22. Parent Survey and Signing IEP There will be a Parent Survey available online for you to fill out before you leave. Please make sure that you complete the parent survey and sign the IEP before you leave. Thank You!!