Program Planning Implementation Specialist (PPIS)
What supports do they offer?
The Program Planning Specialist works with school-based and regional staff supporting the implementation of the individualized student programming. They work within an inclusive framework to support the work of school-based program planning teams, classroom teachers, and teachers new to Resource and Learning Centre assignments. Working collaboratively with a team of educational professionals, the Program Planning Specialist will demonstrate a strong commitment to the school improvement process in support of student learning.
Feel free to reach out to your school's Teaching Support Team for more information.
Working with Teaching Support Teams and through the support of Multi-disciplinary teams identify support for universal practices
Co teaching and co planning opportunities
·Helping classroom teachers implement universal recommendations from other specialists
Building and finding resources for classroom teachers to support well-being and achievement
Support of universal evidence based SEL programing
Professional development of Program Planning Process and use of TIENET
Working with Teaching Support Team to identify students who may need a more focused support
Support the implementation of recommendations from other specialists (ASD, SLP, School Psychologist etc.) of a more focused approach for students
Support implementation of routines and structures for identified groups or classrooms
Building and finding more focused resources on topics identified by team
Support of concepts related to UDL, Project based learning etc.
As identified by the Teaching Support Team or Student Planning Teams, work with students needing a more intensive (often one-on-one) approach to topics that may include:
o Supporting staff who are moving through the program planning process with a student and family
o Support the development and implementation of an Individualized Program Plan and or/ adaptations
o Complete Level B assessments to assist with specific programing
o Completing data tacking of ABC charts for FBAs
o Coaching and supporting EA’s with specific student needs
o Creating individualized work systems for students based on specialists’ recommendations