1. 1 Technical Support for Special Education Inclusion Programs Systems III will work with you to plan, implement and support your inclusion programs Systems III, LLC – Educational Consulting Mary Thomas Newsom, CEO (301) 464-0003 E-mail: system3@verizon.netsystem3@verizon.net Http://www.systemsiii.com

2. 2 Helping You Meet Your District’s goals to... Close the achievement gaps between minority, low income and disabled students Help Schools reach the proficient category on the State Assessment Measure Have all students be safe, supported, respected, and confident in racially integrated schools, classrooms, and student activities Achieve higher levels of satisfaction by parents and employees Systems III, LLC – Educational Consulting

3. Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com 3 Can We Talk About Special Education Needs in Your Schools? Meeting Testing Requirements Providing Parents with Information & Skills to Work as Partners Automating Software Systems for IEP & Related Services Management Tooling Educators to Better Meet Student Needs

4. Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com 4 Goal: Develop a system to move students from traditional special educational programs to a more inclusive program model Phase I – Current program & needs assessment Phase II Recommendations of transition options Recommended strategies of support Information and assistance for staff & families Observations, training & coaching Informational materials and brochures

5. Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com 5 Features of Phase I Needs Assessment Onsite meetings with central office & school staff Data review and analysis Written report of findings and recommendations Development of a detailed plan of work

6. Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com 6 Philosophically we believe... A continuum of placements, supports and services should be made available for all students Every student’s first placement is in a regular education program Placement decisions should be based on a well developed IEP with an emphasis on the needs of the child, his/her peers, and the reasonable provision of services

7. Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com 7 Features of Phase II Implementation Plan Technical support options On-site observations Facilitated dialogues Team meetings Coaching & individual assistance Training for staff and families Development of written resources Instruction & support for collaborative planning

8. Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com 8 Systems III provides training for staff and families Sample Topics (Ask about others) Inclusion Models: Components & Examples Team Building and Cooperative Planning Accommodations, Modifications & Strategies for Working with Special Needs Students Differentiating Instruction Higher Order Thinking Skills Accommodations, Modifications & Strategies for Helping Special Needs Students at Home

9. Systems III, LLC - Educational Consulting (301) 464-0003 Http://www.systemsiii.com 9 Want to know more about Systems III and how we can help you? Call Mary Thomas Newsom at (301) 464-0003 E-mail us at newsom@bigplanet.com newsom@bigplanet.com