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Monitoring and Compliance:
Monitoring and Compliance:
Questions Contact: Anne Silverman and Katie Cruz
Director: Nolan Murphy
Reminder: Parental Consent for Third Party Reimbursement
Reminder: Parental Consent for Third Party Reimbursement
Schools can receive Medicaid funding to help cover the cost of special education and health services. To access this funding, we need parent or guardian consent.
What You Need to Do:
What You Need to Do:
Request that families sign the stand-alone Consent for Reimbursement form or the consent section in the PWN.
All families should be asked to sign, regardless of Medicaid (MA) status.
Upload signed forms into EdPlan as soon as possible.
Why This Matters:
Why This Matters:
Consent allows schools to recover funding without affecting the family’s insurance.
Early consent ensures we can back-bill if students are found eligible later.
The form is available in EdPlan → Documents / Letters (in four languages).
For questions, contact Amy.Floden@mpls.k12.mn.us
General Programming and Instructional Supports
General Programming and Instructional Supports
📢 Special Education Office Hours! 📢
📢 Special Education Office Hours! 📢
Need answers to your Special Education questions? 🎯 Talk to a LIVE person who’s ready to help!
📅 Tuesdays – Check the schedule for available times.
💻 Join us here: Google Meet
🔑 Google Nickname: spedofficehour2425
Tips n Tricks
Tips n Tricks
Structured Teaching
Structured Teaching is an instructional approach designed to create predictable, organized learning environments, especially beneficial for students who thrive with visual supports and routine. It helps make curriculum content, tasks, and activities more accessible by presenting them in clear, visual formats.
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Structured Teaching enhances student independence, reduces anxiety, and supports understanding by making expectations visible and routines consistent.
Key Components
Key Components
1. Visual Supports
Visual schedules
Step-by-step task breakdowns
Labeled materials and work areas
2. Routines and Schedules
Predictable daily structures
Visual cues to support transitions
Consistent patterns that students can rely on
3. Clear Expectations
Visual instructions and behavior cues
Clearly defined workspaces and task sequences
Reinforcement of what success looks like
See It in Action
See It in Action
Watch an example of Structured Teaching in a classroom setting.
AI in Special Education
AI in Special Education
News:
News:
Autism Awareness Day at Target Field
Presented by: UnitedHealthcare
Date: May 28, 2025
Location: Target Field
Purpose: To support children with autism by providing a unique ballpark test run to help families and students feel comfortable navigating the experience of attending a large sporting event.
Event Highlights:
Complimentary hot dog, bag of chips, and beverage for each participant with autism
Guided ballpark tour covering key areas like the warning track and dugouts
Familiarization with stadium procedures, including ticket scanning and security screening
Timeline:
Arrival window: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Tour begins: 10:45 AM
Twins game seating: Section 103 at 12:10 PM
Additional Info:
It is a free event
Reservation is required via the linked landing page:
Autism Awareness Day Presented by UnitedHealthcare
Visit Transition Plus!
Visit Transition Plus!
Transition plus is hosting upcoming open house events for prospective TPlus Students! Please view the attached flyer below for more information, and spread the word! Click the following links for a flyer translated using different languages: Hmong Version, Somali Version, and Spanish Version. Please reach out to Transition Plus or Rachel Jave (school counselor) directly for more information.
Visit TPlus 2025.pdfSpecial Ed Request Form:
Special Ed Request Form:
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