Embedded Files
Monitoring and Compliance:
Monitoring and Compliance:
BIP Ed Plan Note:
BIP Ed Plan Note:
11/11/24: SPED Creating BIPs Update
The "Go to Monitoring Plan" button is currently missing from the web page. However, you can still access the Monitoring Plan page by using the blue menu at the top:
Go to Behavior -> Monitoring.
Response Tabs
Response Tabs
Reminder for Marking IEP "Response" Tabs
Please remember to mark the "Response" tab on any current IEPs that have signed consent or have passed the 14-day implied consent period.
If the student is new to your building and their previous school no longer has EdPlan access, you can still update the "Response" tab.
You’ll find this tab under the Documents section in EdPlan.
General Programming and Instructional Supports
General Programming and Instructional Supports
Special Education Office Hours!!!
Special Education Office Hours!!!
Talk to a LIVE person who can answer ALL your
Special Education related questions!
Please check the schedule for Tuesdays to see what time they are offered.
Go to: https://meet.google.com/?hs=197&authuser=0
Type in Google Nickname: spedofficehour2425
MATH
MATH
i-Ready for Middle School
i-Ready for Middle School
Make Practice Count
In i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, high-quality math practice opportunities serve unique purposes throughout lessons or units.
Three Key Practice Types
Purpose: Builds conceptual understanding with immediate feedback.
When: Small group or independent learning time.
Where: Assign via Teacher Digital Experience.
Purpose: Promotes productive struggle during adaptive fluency and skills practice.
When: During planned practice times.
Where: Available in Student Digital Experience.
Purpose: Allows review of past content, connecting it to new instruction.
When: In class or as homework after completing a unit.
Where: Back of Student Worktext.
Reading
Reading
Digitial Programs
Digitial Programs
As you know we no longer use Reading A-Z. However, we have several other excellent resources available to support our students’ reading and literacy needs. Below is a list of some of the programs and digital tools we currently have access to, along with the grade levels and key features for each:
Writing CBM
Writing CBM
SEL/Behavior Supports
SEL/Behavior Supports
Tackling Absenteeism with SEL—Here’s What You Can Do
Tackling Absenteeism with SEL—Here’s What You Can Do
West Aurora School District in Illinois is successfully addressing chronic absenteeism by using SEL focused on future-ready skills to re-engage students.
Here’s how they’re making an impact:
Improving Attendance: Wayfinder helps students build self-awareness and accountability, boosting attendance.
Fostering Belonging: SEL activities strengthen student connections, encouraging regular attendance.
Building Accountability: The Blackhawk Reorientation program empowers students to take ownership of their attendance.
Engaging Students: Fun, interactive activities, like The Water Balloon Incident, motivate younger students to return to class.
Read more about West Aurora’s strategies to address chronic absenteeism here.
Intensive Behavior Support Tool for Educators
Intensive Behavior Support Tool for Educators
The Tier 3 and Special Education section on the Be Good People Life Skills website offers valuable resources for educators working with students who need individualized behavior interventions. This section includes:
Strategies to understand and address specific behaviors
Guidance on creating and implementing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
Tips for monitoring and ensuring the effectiveness of these plans
The goal is to equip educators with the tools to support students requiring frequent, extended assistance. This resource can be especially helpful when conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and developing or updating a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Click the link to explore this helpful tool! -->
MPS Approves Diffit for Teacher Use!
MPS Approves Diffit for Teacher Use!
Check out the MPS Artificial Intelligence page for all the sites that are approved for teachers to use! Diffit is great for any teacher to plan for different student levels in their class.
Step 1: Whatever you’re teaching, we’ve got you covered
Step 1: Whatever you’re teaching, we’ve got you covered
Use existing curriculum, or generate standards-aligned content with real, cited sources.
Choose a grade level and language, and watch Diffit create complete, differentiated resources. ✅
Step 2: Get student-ready activities
Step 2: Get student-ready activities
Re-level, translate, add images and more. Then, export your content into student-ready activities. ✨
PIC Update
PIC Update
Guidance for SpEd Curriculum
Guidance for SpEd Curriculum
Don't know where to start with curriculum? Check out the previously-shared PD guidance linked below; curricula listed here would be great places to start with your students:
SPED Elementary (K-5) Guidance
SPED Middle School (6-8) Guidance
SPED High School (9-12+) Guidance
If you have any questions, please email mps.pic@mpls.k12.mn.us
News:
News:
HS Teachers: Check Out the PAES Lab at North CTE Center
HS Teachers: Check Out the PAES Lab at North CTE Center
Photo of the North PAES Lab.
Some resources about PAES ® - Practical Assessment Exploration System from Joseph Carlyon:
What is PAES? with a brief tour. (YouTube Link 7.5 min)
PAES Lab Best Use, summary of student support after high school in the first 3 min. (YouTube Link 7 min)
Bring Students to PAES on a North CTE Field trip: Field Trip Request Form Link
Start the Collaboration with PAES Lab Sign-Up Form Link
QR Code to Access North PAES Sign Up
Special Ed Request Form:
Special Ed Request Form:
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