1. ASPIRE Active Student Participation Inspires Real Engagement
March 10, 2015
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2. Agenda Welcome and Introduction
Elise James, Program Specialist, GaDOE
ASPIRE for students with cognitive disabilities
Heather Bridges & Anna Parrish, Mossy Creek Middle School
ASPIRE website
ASPIRE listserv
Colleen Lambert, ASPIRE Consultant
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3. ASPIRE for Students with Cognitive Disabilities
Heather Bridges and Anna Parrish, Mossy Creek Middle School
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4. A – Active
S – Student
P – Participation
I – Involves
R – Real
E – Engagement

5. Sample Invitation

6. Example of LIKES and DISLIKES
Poster

7. Mossy Creek Middle School
ASPIRE
Michaela Carter
Mossy Creek Middle School
7th Grade
Go Gators!!

8. My IEP Team Members Mrs. Heather Mrs. Rogers Mrs. Gautney Mrs. Parrish
Mom

9. My Classroom Teachers
Mrs. Heather
Ms. Pat

10. My Connections Teachers
Mrs. Griger
Mrs. Roberts
Couch Gautney
Coach Brett
Mr. Bennett
Coach Sams
Mrs. Hays

11. Things I like… Special Olympics Bowling Trips CBI Trips
Sorting silverware
Visiting with the goats
School Dances
Relaxing in the bean bag
friends
Hanging out with friends

12. Things I don’t like… Sorting Sugar packets Playing Badminton Coloring
Clothes Pin Matching workbox
Hygiene Pack Workbox

13. Questions
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14. ASPIRE WEBSITE http://www.gaspdg.org/aspire
Elise James, Program Specialist, GaDOE
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15. Website
Participating Schools
Articles
Events
News
Resources
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16. Questions
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17. ASPIRE Listserv
Colleen Lambert, ASPIRE Consultant
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18. Listserv
The ON FIRE WITH ASPIRE listserv is an invitation only listserv provided to exchange information regarding ASPIRE and to share new ideas that directly pertain to the development of Student Led IEP’s. To join , send an to with the simple note, please add me.
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19. Listserv
Walk through the site Posting Etiquette
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20. Questions
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21. For questions about implementing ASPIRE in your district, contact your local GLRS Director
ASPIRE Contact:
Elise James
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