1. J. MICHAEL LUNSFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL JANUARY 12, 2012 Parent Coffee for Special Education

2. Our Special Education Department Special Education Contact: Jennifer Brooks, A.P. Special Education Lead Teacher: Valerie Cashman Teachers : Hannah Moffitt, Suzanne Salgado, Joe McDonald, Amanda Hoag, Heather Jenkins, Amy Cestare, Adrienne Scherer, Michele Hoisington, Valerie Cashman, Sarah Franklin, and Tara Daugherty, Amanda Hoag Teaching Assistants: Aniscia Mosholder, Jean Howley, Stephanie Powell, Monica Powell, Robin Fahning, Cornelius Snead, and Kevin Grigsby

3. Our Special Education Department Speech Pathologist: Sarah Morey Occupational Therapist: Mindy Miller Physical Therapist: Roberta Van Meter Assistive Technology Services: David Holt Consulting Teacher: Tina Clay Special Education Supervisor: Elizabeth Martinez Eligibility Coordinator: Marguerite Sweeney Parent Resource Center: Allyson Pate SEAC President/Lunsford Representative: Lisa Glasgow PTA President: Tricia Haneghan

4. Today’s Agenda Introductions The J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Mission Student Supports Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions VMAST: The Virginia Modified Achievement Standards Test

5. Our Mission: Student Achievement Equity It is our responsibility to provide every opportunity for all students to succeed and reach their potential. Collaboration We will work together to create a sense of community and an environment of positive exchange Relationships We will be models of integrity J. Michael Lunsford Middle School ensures student achievement through positive relationships, collaboration, and equitable practice.

6. Inclusive Practices At Lunsford Co-Teaching Workshop  Defined Roles / Shared Responsibilities  Collaborate / Communicate Daily  Establish Trusting Relationships  Collaborative / Instructional Teams

7. Inclusive Practices At Lunsford o Meeting the needs of individual children (Equity) IEP Process, Resource, CBI, Elementary / High School Transitions, Reteaching/Retesting, Course Selections, Clubs, Counseling Groups, Safe School Ambassadors, PAWS

8. PAWS Pairing All With Support Friendship Program PAWS Buddies  Meet once a month during lunch to interview Buddy  Meet once a month during Resource/Elective for teambuilding activities

9. PAWS 3 After School Activities  Art Activity  Social or Dance  PAWS own Field Day PAWS Ambassadors  Greater commitment  Will work with students that may benefit from additional social support Contact Mr. Allen at amani.allen@lcps.org for more informationamani.allen@lcps.org