1. Jessica Walters 2015-2016

2.  A balance between intense instruction to close gaps and appropriate inclusion  A special education classroom set up to give students the best chance to:  Make progress on grade level standards  Make progress on IEP goals and objectives  Make progress while included in the general education classroom.

3.  You child will be working toward closing academic/social/behavioral gaps with intense and specialized instruction.  Students should continually make progress toward their grade level standards throughout the school year.  Students will receive individualized instruction on their specific goals and objectives.

4.  Students will receive instruction through the following resources:  Saxon Math  Fundations (Basic Reading Skills)  BRAIDY (Comprehension/Writing)  Strong Start (social/emotional skills)  Brain Gym

5.  Students will be included with their peers in the general education setting as much as is appropriate on an individual basis.  Students will receive additional support while in the general education setting.  All related services provided to individuals will be provided in the special education classroom.

6.  If appropriate for individual, students will begin in the general education classroom for Developmental Centers, specials, and lunch.  If progress is made additional inclusion segments will be added if found appropriate by the IEP team  The amount of inclusion in general education will change throughout the year based upon progress being shown on IEP goals and objectives as well as grade level standards.

7.  All schedule changes involving the setting (general education vs. special education) will be decided upon by the IEP team once they have discussed the individual student’s progress in their current placement.  Sample schedules are samples and not based upon any individual student.

8.  HOMEROOM  SPECIALS (Gen Ed w/ Support)  MORNING MEETING (social/emotional learning)  ELA  SCI/SOC  LUNCH (Gen Ed w/ Support)  BRAINGYM  MATH  DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS (Gen Ed w/ support)

9.  HOMEROOM  SPECIALS (Gen Ed w/ Support)  MORNING MEETING (social/emotional learning)  ELA  SCI/SOC (Gen Ed w/ Support)  LUNCH (Gen Ed w/ Support)  BRAINGYM  MATH  DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS (Gen Ed w/ support)

10.  HOMEROOM (Gen Ed w/ Support)  SPECIALS (Gen Ed w/ Support)  MORNING MEETING (social/emotional learning)  ELA  SCI/SOC  LUNCH (Gen Ed w/ Support)  BRAINGYM  MATH  DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS (Gen Ed w/ support)