Long Range Plans

The Special Education Self Contained Multi Categorical classroom’s long range plans are based on student IEP goals.  Students work with the teacher and instructional aide independently and are put into groups with similar goals and ability levels to increase individualization of instruction for all students.  Goals are based on student need and the progression of grade level standards. 

Parent/Teacher Communication

The self contained teacher will make contact with all parents at the beginning of the school year to confirm who their teacher will be and review services that students will receive. The self contained teacher will continue to make contact throughout the school year to inform the parents of academic and behavioral strengths and needs. 

Parents can call, write a note, or email the teacher at any time.  The self contained teacher will contact the parent back within 24 hours.  Please note that if a phone call is made, the classroom phone will not ring during the school day.  

Parents will be communicated progress on their child’s IEP goals as specified in the IEP.  Most students receive an IEP progress report at the end of every quarter.  Some students receive IEP progress reports at mid-quarter and end of quarter.  Progress towards the goal will be noted and specific data and/or anecdotal notes will be added to describe the student’s progress.  Every goal will be marked according to the following notations: 

NI: Not Introduced

MP: Minimal Progress

SP: Satisfactory Progress

M: Mastered

NM: Not Mastered 

The IEP team is legally required to meet once a year for an Annual Review IEP meeting.  At the meeting the team will discuss present levels including strengths/needs, future goals, services, accommodation, and extended school year.  Parents have the right to request an IEP meeting at any time during the school year.  Contact the self contained teacher to initiate the meeting notifications. 

If your child is receiving a modified curriculum and grade from the self contained teacher, a weekly newsletter will be sent home.  This newsletter will include information on what the student is learning, homework, any upcoming test dates, etc. 

Grading Guidelines

Students are given a variety of grades throughout the quarter.  Reading and Math averages include minor grades which count 60% and major grades which count 40% of the final average.  English Language Arts averages include minor grades which count 60%, major grades which count 30%, and spelling grades which count 10% of the final average. 

If your child is receiving a grade from their Special Education teacher, they are receiving a modified curriculum in that subject.  This means, your child is learning on their ability level and not on grade level standards. 

Report Card Key

A

100 - 90

B

89 - 80

C

79 - 70

D

69 - 60

F

59 & below

Missed Work:  If students are missing work from their special education classroom, the student will be provided time to complete the missing work in class.  Students are not expected to do make-up work at home. 

Homework

Students in the self contained classroom are not provided homework unless the parent requests support for the home.  All students are encouraged to read for 20 minutes nightly. 

Materials Needed

Students are taught in the Self Contained room based on their service areas. IEP goals are created specifically to the student’s needs and their service areas. IEP goals are developed per grade level, aligned to the South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards.  A variety of materials are used in the classroom to promote growth for all students academically and behaviorally.  

ReThink Ed

SPIRE

Guided Math Kits

Word Wall Journals

Zones of Regulation

Making Connections

Calming Space

Saxton Math

iReady

White Boards/Markers

Student Notebooks

Calming Tools

Math Manipulatives

Chromebooks

Educational Games

Schedule

The Self Contained Schedule is created based on students’ needs.  The schedule is subject to change throughout the school year to best serve the students. 

eLearning Guidelines

All students have an Instructional Contingency Plan (ICP).  A copy of the ICP has been provided to all families.  The ICP outlines the types of services students will receive on eLearning Days for Emergency eLearning, Blended eLearning, and Full eLearning.  

Prior to a planned eLearning day, the teacher will send a note home with the student describing expected work completion and a reminder of google meet times.  All students will have a Google Classroom with their teacher.  The Google Classroom will have a link to the google meet and a visual of the meeting time.  Students will practice getting into the google meet with the teacher.  In the event of an unplanned eLearning day, the students will use the Google Meet link to meet with their teacher at the regularly scheduled times. These times will be posted in the Google Classroom as a reminder.