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IEP's & 504's: An Overview
IEP's & 504's: An Overview
Unless you have worked in education before, these complicated laws will probably be new to you. And given that the programs are designed for students with disabilities, it is likely that you will find yourself assigned to a 504 or IEP team pretty quickly. Ask lots of questions; both about the programs and about the software you will need to learn to document your information and plans. Click on the links below for more specific information about each program. Documentation for both IDEA and 504 are completed in Oasys.
IEPs & 504s: Overview and Resources
Home Visits
Home Visits
Home visits are sometimes necessary and always provide a helpful perspective when planning and providing appropriate care and interventions when working with students and their families. Here are Recommended Best Practices & Safety/Security Procedures for Staff who Conduct Home Visits During COVID-19..
Care Coordination
Care Coordination
School nursing requires active involvement in facilitating access to care for some of your students. The Access to Health Care web page on the Health Services Google Site provides resources you will need.
Transporting Students
Transporting Students
You are not expected or encouraged to transport students in your personal car. Best practice is to find alternate means when a student needs to be transported home or to an appointment. If you choose to transport students, be aware that you must have sufficient insurance, a medical statement, and your vehicle must pass inspection. The following documents need to be completed:
For specific information, go to MMSD Board Policy 8350.
MMSD Acronyms
MMSD Acronyms
There are many acronyms used within MMSD. Some may seem familiar but may have different meanings in the Educational System.
Health Office Referral Forms
Health Office Referral Forms
Students should have a health office referral form upon arriving to the health office. Some teachers may have a pre-made pass to the health office.
Windshield Survey
Windshield Survey
Find your school boundaries, then travel through your school neighborhoods making observations of resources available to your families.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Multi-tiered systems of support provides instruction and interventions based on need.
Tier III = Intensive Intervention (Few Students)
Tier II = Targeted Instruction (Some students)
Tier I = Universal Instruction (All students)
It is is a problem solving, school improvement model that addresses instruction and student response to instruction/intervention.
Student Support and Intervention Team (SSIT)
Student Support and Intervention Team (SSIT)
Student Support and Intervention Team is an interdisciplinary team that uses a problem-solving process to: support, develop and/or select tier 2 and 3 interventions and ensure the integrity of implementing the interventions; and address the needs of individual students. Members of SSIT typically include the school nurse, school psychologist, school social worker, guidance counselor, principal, speech & language clinician, and others as needed. Check here for forms and processes.
Educator Effectiveness
Educator Effectiveness
Educator Effectiveness is an evaluation system for educators and student services professionals focusing on professional growth and development. Follow the Student Services Evaluation educator effectiveness plan.
Throughout this year you will complete a self-assessment, have a number of observations with reflection. In addition, you will identify two goals you want to focus on for the year and at the end of the year you will present your findings.
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