An End of Year Message from our Executive Director, Dr. Kristen Williams
It’s been an unusual year, and it seems we might be getting back to normal, whatever that means. Day after day, you have shown up for our students, their families, and your colleagues. Your smiles have brightened the hearts of so many. Thank you. You are seen and appreciated.
I hope that you find some time to do whatever it is that makes you happy over the summer break. Spend time with family and friends, read a book, exercise, or do absolutely nothing at all. That’s the great thing about summer, you can do whatever you want.
May your summer be peaceful, relaxed, and fun. We’ll see you soon.
Kristen Williams, Executive Director for Disability Services
Language Live
EOY Procedures
Please Continue to use L!L curriculum and software until the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
We will not utilize L!L curriculum for the 2021-2022 school year
Keep all headsets purchased by the district. Pack and label “Special Education” and store in a secure area over the summer.
Language! Live Materials Distribution
L!Live Materials were purchased for students, so they will be distributed to students.
Teachers can provide students in Level 1 with the Level 2 book. Keep or purge their current book (depending on how much it has been used)
Level 1 books will be distributed to rising 5th grades at their elementary schools.
L!L Teachers can keep any materials that they elect to use as a supplement (Ex: the Teacher Edition books and student workbooks)
**Language! Live Level 1 books and Level 2 books will be delivered to campuses for student distribution starting the week of 6/8/2021.
Getting Ready for Jumpstart!
All SAISD students have access to Jumpstart. Please ensure the opportunity to attend Jumpstart is extended to all your students.
- Intersession activities are considered enrichment, therefore; the IEP will not be fully in place. However, students may need to receive services that allow them to participate, such as specially designed programming for self-contained settings, personal care, health services, behavior and safety supports, and accommodations such as transportation.
- ACE Programming
- For students with significant intellectual or cognitive disabilities who typically receive their instruction in an ACE setting, we are developing cluster programs that will provide thematically driven activities and enrichment focused on general skill development, basic literacy and numeracy, social skills, communication, and fun.
- If a student’s current campus does not have the program during the summer, he/she may need to attend another nearby campus during the summer to gain access.
- BSC Programming
- For students with significant behavioral challenges who typically receive instruction in our behavioral settings, we are developing cluster programs that will provide thematically driven activities and enrichment focused on general skill development, social skills, interpersonal interactions, self-regulation, communication, and fun.
- If a student’s current campus does not have the program during the summer, he/she may need to attend another nearby campus during the summer to gain access.
- ECSE Programming
- For students who are eligible for the Early Childhood Special Education programs, the summer intersession opportunity may include inclusion in a general education EC classroom or in a self-contained setting, depending on the level of support that a student typically receives.
- If a student’s current campus does not have the program during the summer, he/she may need to attend another nearby campus during the summer to gain access.
- Algebra I JumpStart
- Designed to support students who may be un- or under prepared for success in Algebra I & the corresponding EOC, this program will focus on proactive vocabulary development, vertically aligned algebra skills, and confidence building. This course is intended for incoming 9th graders with disabilities .
- At campus discretion, 9th graders who previously were unsuccessful in Algebra I/EOC may also participate. This course can be taught by a special education teacher or a general education teacher. It may even be co-taught, if the campus chooses to do so. Ideally, these classes will serve 5-15 students per class.
SEAD Showcase
Mandatory Asynchronous Transportation Services Training: Due June 7
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1un15aBb96vU9L9EmymRL56anNuLBC5zX/view?usp=sharing
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Books for Kids, Teens, and Parents
19 Must Read Books to Help Children Understand their Emotional and Mental Health.
Mental Health Books for Children and Teens and Their Parents
14 Books to Help Students Understand Mental Health Issues
Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): This organization has a website with articles and resources on mental health.
Do2Learn: Social Skills Toolbox: A free resource on teaching prosocial skills to students.
Video: Break the Stigma 🔽
Office of Disability Services, SAISD
Website: https://www.saisd.net/page/sped-home
Location: 439 Arbor Place, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-354-9565
Twitter: @SaisdServices
