The Viking Compass
Navigating Special Education With Princeton City Schools
Join Our Caregiver Support Group, Follow on Facebook, and Prepare to Start Next School Year Before Summer Break
Coming Up on 3/20/24 ~
In-Person Caregiver Support Group for Special Education
9:30-10:30am
Location: Evendale Room at Princeton Administration Center
3900 Cottingham Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Hope to see you there!
For more resources and information ~
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Caregivers,
This month’s tool is to prepare for next school year. I know it feels early, but things quickly wrap up at the end of a school year, and you will be glad you did this now when August comes.
A while ago, I started giving an at-a-glance sheet to my children’s teachers. At the beginning of the school year, teachers and staff are getting to know their students and this sheet moves that process along quickly, especially for our special education students.
The tool is best when it is one page, brief and to-the-point, and includes the big information about your child. You can write it out or type it, whatever works best for you. Let me know if I can help you create an at-a-glance sheet for your child.
At-a-Glance Sheet Includes:
Introduction
Picture
Strengths and interests
Challenges
What helps the student be a successful learner
Below is a sample to get you started.
Sincerely,
Carol Korte
My Contact Information:
513-864-1112
Sample ~ Change this to fit your needs.
First and Last Name
Grade ____
Introduction: First Name is a ____grader at _____ school. First Name has an IEP with goals in ____, ______, and _______. Accommodations include _______, ________, ______, and ______.
(A current picture of your child)
Strengths and Interests (example):
-Friendly with other students
-Strong with math facts
-Interested in animals and the ocean
-About to try out for the spring swim team
Challenges(example):
-Managing long-term assignments
-Recording homework in my planner
-Asking for help
-Reading unfamiliar texts
What Helps _______ be a Successful Learner(example):
-Daily check-ins before dismissal to be sure needed materials are organized
-Teaching and re-teaching reading strategies
-Chunking assignments to make smaller goals for big projects
