Disability Services Newsletter

As we move into the holiday season, you should know that your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our students stands out as a bright light in the darkness. You are an amazing and valued member of our department. We appreciate you.

Recently, you may have noticed some new materials being delivered for ECSE, ACE, Speech, and GEC programs at your campuses. Since my arrival in summer 2020, I’ve been learning about the district. One of the things that I’ve learned is that not all campuses have the same resources available. One of my goals is to ensure equity across our campuses, classrooms, and programs. We are listening to you as you make requests and recommendations for materials and resources that will aid you in working with your students most effectively. If you have ideas or recommendations, or are interested in joining a focus group this spring to work on this goal, please complete this form. I’d love your input - no one knows what you need better than you.

Wishing you all the peace of this season!

Kristen Williams, Ph.D.

Executive Director for Disability Services

Please click on the link to share your ideas. While we have begun the process of ensuring equitable materials across the district, we recognize that building these resources will be a long term process. Your input is valued. Thank you! - Kristen

Dyslexia

With recent changes in the state legislature, the Office of Disability Services has created guidance documents to inform GEC teachers how the resource curriculum and programs best fit the needs of students with the SLD of Dyslexia.

• Elementary Dyslexia Instructional Guidance

• Secondary Dyslexia Instructional Guidance

Homebound/In Home Learning

The Office of Disability Services is offering supplemental pay opportunities!!

Teachers who are interested in helping with our Homebound/In-Home Learning program see the flyer below.

Homebound IHL Flyer

Department coordinators and program specialists are offering weekly virtual office hours supporting teachers in our self-contained, inclusion and literacy programs.

ACE Office Hours

Tuesday and Thursday (3:30-4:30)

Zoom Link

BSC Office Hours

Wednesday and Thursday (3:30-4:30)

Meeting ID: 810 5894 3602 (Passcode: 024847)

Zoom Link

C&I Office Hours

Tuesday (3:30-4:30)

Meeting ID: 848 2289 8372 (Passcode: 393234)

Zoom Link

Dyslexia 504 Office Hours

Monday and Wednesday (3:30-4:00)

Meeting ID: 830 3658 4446 (Passcode: 519609)

Zoom Link

ECSE Office Hours

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30

Zoom Link (Passcode: ECSE2021)

GEC & Coordinator Office hours

Wednesday and Thursday (3:30-4:30)

Meeting ID: 888 6636 7820 (Passcode: 216315)

Zoom Link

BEACON HILL ACADEMY-Ms. Felicia Clark, GEC

"Ms. Clark has done a tremendous job supporting the Beacon Hill students and team as administration fill vacancies this year. Thank you Ms. Clark. "

PERSHING ES-Celine Cantu, BSC Teacher

"Ms. Cantu and class sponsored a Winter Coat Drive for donations supporting students in need for the holiday season."

BASKIN ES-Bonnie Sixtos, GEC

"Many thanks to Ms. Sixtos who is a GEC teacher and also substituting for the BSC vacancy. She is a great team player!"

MAVERICK ES-Noah Harris, ACE Teacher

"During a staffing Mr. Harris volunteered to work with a student on social skills. It was so refreshing to have someone see a student need and volunteer to step up to meet that need."

CARVAJAL and OGDEN-Clarissa Terrell, LSSP

"She is an excellent support for our campuses. Whenever we have a question she is so very helpful!"

HAWTHORNE ACADEMY-Heather Kane, Assistant Principal

"Ms. Kane has done tremendous job working with the SPED team and families supporting student first, data driven decisions in ARDC meetings and daily program implementation. Well done, Ms. Kane!"

• Office of Disability Services - PD Catalog for On-Demand learning opportunities
  

Music Meditation

How to Practice Music Meditation (verywellmind.com)

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