Syllabus

Syllabus

Class Syllabus for Sharon Russo 2023-2024 School Year

I.         Measurable Goals       

The goals set for each child are specific to where they are currently based on Teacher Observation and where we would like to see the children to grow and achieve in the classroom setting.  Each child has a goal sheet which is kept in their cubbie.  The goals are update daily either a task has been attempted or by the end of the day. Once the goal objective has been introduced, each goal is worked on daily and weekly when children are in attendance.  IEP goals are evaluated every 9 weeks to monitor children’s progress.   If a child seems to be unable to master a goal, an IEP meeting may be held to decrease or change the goal to make it more achievable for the child.  The children in the classroom work on much more than their set goals.  The class schedule has two circle times where state standards are worked on Cognitive skills in the areas of Reading and Math, Social Skills and Adaptive Skills.  The children are assessed with teacher observation. 

 

II.        Instructional Units

We will be using the Read It Once Curriculum and Everyday Math as our main sources of Curriculum. Both of the curriculums  will help us to incorporate the State Standards and the Common Core Standards in an age-appropriate way. Each of the monthly topics will incorporate the student’s IEP goals and objectives when appropriate. In addition we are working on incorporating  ABCs in our lessons, along with positive character leader traits.  

August:  Mouse Paint

September:  Head to Toe

October:  Go Away, Big Green Monster

November:  The Little Red Hen

December:  The Gingerbread Man/School Theme

January:  The Snowy Day

February:  The Love Monster

March:  One Duck Stuck

April:  Jump, Frog, Jump

May:   Around the Town

*In addition, we will participate in activities related to various seasonal and holiday subjects.  

*We will incorporate the Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum for fine motor skills.  



III. Materials and Resources

Chart Paper

Laminating Supplies

Adapted Books

Switches and a variety of mounting systems

Adapted toys

Communication systems

Voice Output devices

Environmental control units

Cooking materials

Velcro

Ethafoam 

SupportsSongs with CD player

Objects (Object communication)

Promethean Board     

 Tarheel Reader

PBS Kids.org

 News2You 

Specialized educational software and software for preparing communication systems

Adapted seating equipment

Splints

Mats

Sensory swings

Pillows

Blankets

Visual Aids

Puppets

Stuffed Animals

Adapted feeding tools/accessories

Finger paints

Thematic language units

Thematic science units

Thematic social studies units

StickersSensory kits

Rubber stamps

Magnetic materials

Felt

ManipulativeArt supplies

Digital Camera 

 

IV.      Assessments     

The students who are assigned to this class have had psychological education evaluations and have qualified for placement in a 3K Special Education class this procedure follows district, state and federal guidelines. Evaluation data and formal and informal assessments are used to develop annual IEPs with appropriate goals and objectives. An individual criterion for the mastery of each objective is included in the IEP as are methods by which mastery will be assessed. In addition, all students must also meet the attendance requirements of the district.  Data sheets are used to track progress. Each child’s progress will be reported to parents at progress report and report cards specified by the district calendar.  Information received from other staff serving students are required to keep a separate record and reporting data. According to the student’s model of service, data may be completed and evaluated with the therapist and the teacher. Evaluations to measure progress will be retrieved from data sheets. Parents will be contacted if a student is exhibiting poor progress where a revision of the IEP may be necessary.     Informal assessments are also kept on the children regarding curriculum areas.  This information is also used to develop goals for the next year and to help the teacher plan activities and lesson plans. 


V.     Rules and Procedures

The classroom rules are:

Positive behaviors are always reinforced with verbal praise.  Parents are informed daily of a child's behavior and attitude.


VI.   Communicating With Parents   

     Parent communication is extremely important in the classroom setting. Parents are informed daily of their child’s day on their daily log.  Parents are also written a note for further information in a class journal if needed to express concerns or a special accomplishment.  Parents are encouraged to call or write a note or email with their own special concerns or questions.  Parent conferences are available at any time of the year upon request.  IEP progress reports are given to parents every four and a half weeks to up date parents on their child’s progress.  IEP meetings are held yearly before the end of the school year to make a new IEP for the next school year.