1. HBUHSD Special Education Night
March 1, 2017
District Office

2. Welcome: Parents and Families
Doug Siembieda-Director, Special Education
Hailey Romero-Assistive Technology Specialist
Andrew Kuhlman-Inclusion Specialist
Lauren Jones-Inclusion Specialist
Amy Shima-Program Specialist
Crissy Werner-Autism Specialist
Megan Clark-Special Programs Psychologist
Joseph Ampudia – Special Programs Psychologist
Nina Jones-Math/Curriculum Specialist
Carla Taddeo-Literacy Specialist

3. Websites: District website hbuhsd.edu
hboilers.com
marinavikings.org
fvhs.com
Overview of district websites, review packet
whslions.net
edisonchargers.com
ovhs.info

4. Parent Night Packet Campus Websites Special Education Directory
Graduation Requirements
Open Enrollment Process

5. Special Education Directory
List of contacts at each site includes:
Special Education Department Clerk
Department Coordinator
Assistant Principal

6. Registration Process
1. High School Staff meet all incoming students regarding course offerings/programs
Schedule card
Course Description Sheet
for selection of elective choices

7. Check your school website for more information
3. Postcard/Mailing sent in summer with directions for student to pick up
Registration Packet at school.
Registration Week: August on all sites. Assigned day/time is included in registration directions
Check your school website for more information

8. Freshmen Orientation for most
schools is the week of
August
Check your registration packet for your high school orientation dates
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30th

9. Freshmen Orientation:
Edison- S.O.S.
Fountain Valley- Link Crew
Huntington Beach- Link Crew
Marina-Viking Voyage
Ocean View-Wow Week
Westminster- Link Crew

10. Transition to High School
Joint meeting with middle school staff and high school staff
Your student will be assigned a
Case Manager
at the start of the school year.

11. Special Education Settings
Specialized Academic Instruction for
Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe disabilities
Class Settings may include:
Special Education classroom
Collaborative classroom
General Education classroom

12. Paths to Graduation 1. Diploma Path
*220 credits including 10 credits of Advanced Math
2. Certificate of Educational Achievement *determined through the IEP process

13. Transition Services
…a coordinated set of activities ..designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities… IDEA 2004

14. Research Based Best Practices in Promoting Positive Adult Outcomes … CA Community of Practice Models
Self-Determination Training (Self-Advocacy)
Student Involvement in Planning
Person-Centered Planning
Age-Appropriate Assessments
Work-Based Learning Opportunities

15. ITP Development ‘Community of Practice Model’
Focus on the student’s ‘Unique Needs’
Develop the student’s ability to understand and articulate their accommodations
Develop the student’s ability to understand and articulate their preferred learning style(s)
Develop the student’s ability to understand and articulate their individual strengths and weaknesses

16. Postsecondary Education (PSE) Outcomes – Reviewed Annually
Education/Training:
“UPON COMPLETION OF SCHOOL I WILL _______”
Employment:
Independent Living:

17. Thank you for coming!!