1. “Quality” John Bretschneider August 31, 2010

2. New Staff Members  Megan Anderson – Preschool Paraprofessional (Marion & McKinley Elementary)  Michelle Brines – Speech Therapist  Jenni Burch – T/C VI and O & M Specialist  Colleen Dever – EI Teacher  Sarah Gebhard – ECSEP (Preschool) Teacher  Sheri Hunt – LPN/SCI Paraprofessional  Nicole Taylor Mosher – MoCI Paraprofessional  Josh VanStee – Speech Therapist  Chris Vipond – Speech Therapist

3. Staff Assignments McKinley Elementary  Kerry Cox (MoCI), Laura Chipman & Nicole Mosher  Colleen Dever (EI), Britany Potvin & Laurie Decker  Sarah Gebhard (PS), Megan Anderson  Sheri Grames (PS), Katie Larkins  Susan Parcell (MoCI), Roxanne Musselman & Robin Zagers  Molly Shively (PS), Chris Fechter  Cox/Parcell (SCI Split), Sheri Hunt & Tami Barnes

4. Staff Assignments Special Services/Administration Building  Michael Hughes (MoCI), Pam Bigelow & Carol Dettloff  Keith Kleinert (SCI), Connie Canole (1/2), Annette Schneider & Kathy Sitkiewicz  Carol Kratochvil (MoCI), April Burkey & Kris Tissue  Doug Olson (MoCI), Bonnie James Mackinaw Trail Middle School  Tonya Jesweak (EI), Toni Rose & Denise Wright

5. Manton Elementary  Molly Shively (PS), Chris Fechter Marion Elementary  Sarah Gebhard (PS), Megan Anderson Kenwood Elementary  Linda Little (EI), Kameron Smith & Val O’Neill Staff Assignments

6. CTC  Merrylie Hayes (SCI), Dena Gonzalez & Suzette Pereira-Corniuk  Dawn Rozeveld (MoCI), Sandy Leftwich & Tracy Oliver Retired ISD Staff Members Returning  Sue Allen – Subbing for Molly  Chris Filak – Speech  Judy Sandy - Speech

7. Contracted Staff Members  Christina Abramowski – T/C HI  Maria Johnson – PT – Agility  Nathan Thompson – OT - Agility  Peter Schaafsma – Assistive Technology (Special Projects)

8. Emphasis Again This Year  Rule #1 – “It’s all about the kids.”  Rule # 2 – “If it’s not about the kids, please see Rule #1!”  Please notice that’s it’s not about me and it’s not about you. It’s ALL about the KIDS. Let’s challenge each other on this!

9. Other Significant Changes 1.Itinerant staff services to be based on LRE, Best Practice Principles (not on what we always used to do) and connecting to the curriculum (only 50% of time devoted to direct services to students) 2.Email has changed to Gmail (Google) 3.EasyIEP will be changing to MDE’s new “standards based” IEP 4.Goals and Objectives will be integrated 5.Peg Smith will be based at McKinley 3 days per week

10. Other Significant Changes 6. MEAP scores from ISD Center Programs count in LEA AYP Calculations 7.December 1 Count moves up to November 17 and is called 3 WiN Count now 8.Eleanor White is Michigan’s new State Director of Special Education 9.Mr. Crosby is Superintendent of both WMISD and Manistee ISD now – Directors assigned some of his community responsibilities

11. Other Significant Changes 10. John Bretschneider is President of the Michigan Association of Intermediate Special Education Administration (MAISEA) & WMISD’s representative to the Human Services Leadership Collaborative (HSLC). 10. John Bretschneider is President of the Michigan Association of Intermediate Special Education Administration (MAISEA) & WMISD’s representative to the Human Services Leadership Collaborative (HSLC). 11.Lisa Bannon is the Interim GE Director

12. Local District Changes  Scott Amok – Mesick El. Principal  Kim Blaszak – Lake City Supt.  Kelly Buckmaster – LeRoy El. Principal  Andy Brown – Forest View El. Principal  Bob Kellogg – St. Ann’s Principal  Greg Mikulich – Marion Supt.  Mark Simmons – Mesick Supt.  Jennifer Sück – Mackinaw Trail MS Principal  Al Thomas – Tustin El. Principal

13. Brain Functioning ReptilianOld MammalianMammalian (Survival)(Emotional)(Critical Thinking) Physically safe?Invited or Welcome? What’s the plan to teach me? Fight Flight Freeze Sad Mad Glad 1) See the Problem 2) Finds the root of the Problem 3) Looks for a “Viable Solution” Non-Viable Solution 1)Doesn’t solve the problem 2)Usually creates more problems

14. S.T.A.R.  Stop  Take a Breath  And  Relax We make much better decisions and choices when we are in the logical/sequential parts of our brains. We make much better decisions and choices when we are in the logical/sequential parts of our brains.

15. WMISD Mission Statement The mission of the WMISD is to provide high quality educational and support services requested by its constituent districts whereby each district can more effectively meet the educational needs of its students and citizens.

16. WMISD District Vision WMISD will support students, parents, teachers, and administrators with aligned, research based programs, professional development, services and resources though a system that is both personal and digital (anywhere, anytime).

17. WMISD Board Goal Statements 1)Develop a comprehensive support system to improve teaching and learning standards for higher school success. 2)Provide quality support services to local districts to address state, local, and federal mandates. 3)Provide policy and financial support to ensure continuous progress in school improvement. 4)Increase Board involvement with federal, state, and local initiatives focusing upon education.

18. WMISD Board Goal Statements 5) Provide linkages with local, regional and state services providers that will enhance quality, improve efficiency and bring economy of school operations (NEW)

19. WMISD Smart Goals 1.Within 3 – 5 years, all K-12 buildings will be aligned and implement the National Core Standards. 2.Within 3 – 5 years, all children within the WMISD service area will demonstrate growth (MDE) definition to meet the needs of the National Core Standards.

20. WMISD Smart Goals 3.Within 3 – 5 years, WMISD will review existing systems and implement measures to gain efficiency, quality, and economy of the school operations (transportation, food services, purchasing, common software, etc.). (LEA’s, Regional, State-Wide, Consortium)

21. WMISD Smart Goals 4.Within 3-5 years provide ongoing support for local district implementation of Race to the Top initiatives in the following areas: student growth models, teacher & administration evaluation, merit pay, alternative certification, etc.

22. SE Department Mission Statement The Special Education staff of Wexford- Missaukee ISD will ensure student learning and prepare for successful transition through: 1) Quality center and family based programs

23. SE Department Mission Statement 2) A working relationship with local districts to provide direct and indirect services to students 2) A working relationship with local districts to provide direct and indirect services to students 3) Collaboration with outside agencies. 3) Collaboration with outside agencies. 4) Collaboration with parents 4) Collaboration with parents

24. SE Department Vision Upon achieving the mission of the WMISD SE Department, the results will be: 1)Collaboratively developed detailed processes and procedures in place and implemented. 2)All staff is highly trained and implementing best practice strategies to increase student learning and graduation rates.

25. SE Department Vision 3) Curriculum is aligned with state standards and assessments. 4) The state’s continuous improvement model, state assessments, and curriculum based measures show evidence of student learning. 5) A shared responsibility for student learning that is acquired through collaboration of local districts, agencies, parents, and ISD representatives.

26. SE Department Proposed Goals 1)There will be a reduction in students eligible and an increase in students leaving special education. 2)ISD Center based and Early On programs will implement best practice strategies. 3)MET reports meet quality standards. 4)IEP’s will have integrated goals and services.

27. Our Response to State and Federal Requirements 1.We will continue to identify more infants eligible for Early On services before their 1st birthday. 2.We will continue to meet the 45 day timeline for Early On referrals to IFSP meetings. 3.We will meet the 30 school day timeline from Initial Referral to Initial IEP. 4.OHI eligibility will continue to be based on substantiated medical conditions. 5.LD & OHI eligibility numbers will continue to decrease.

28. Our Response to State and Federal Requirements 6.Referral numbers will again stay at a low rate & the percentage of eligible students from referrals will again increase. 7.We will document all eligibility requirements before a child is eligible for special education. 8.We will complete all required activities associated with CIMS-2 Part B (SE) and Part C (Early On) monitoring. 9.We will use MDE’s REED processes to determine the initial & reevaluation testing that will be done.

29. Our Response to State and Federal Requirements 10.We will assist local school district staff members placing 80% of SE students 80% or more in GE. MDE’s target is 61% for the 2009-2010 school year.

30. What’s the Future of Special Education (SE)? 1.MDE will be More Flexible with SE Service Delivery Options. Processes will be less costly, more streamlined, and Data Driven. 2.There will be much more Blending of SE with General Education into a Single (Unitary) System. 3.There will be far less “Stand Alone” (Silo) Programming options. Everything in SE links to the GE Curriculum. 4.Expectations for Student and Staff Achievement will Rise Significantly. Data will drive decisions. SE Costs will be Scrutinized much more as Revenues Shrink. 5.Those Unable to Keep Pace with Continual Rapid Change will be Left Behind.

31. “It’s just not the same without you!” When you are absent your students and our staff members miss you. When you are absent your students and our staff members miss you. Even if we are able to find a substitute for you, it’s still just not the same. Even if we are able to find a substitute for you, it’s still just not the same.

32. In Conclusion  Have a GREAT YEAR! Your students missed you!  Enjoy Your Students and Your Work  Enjoy Collaboration and Team Work with your Colleagues  Expect things to change for the better (and assume administrative intentions are honorable & positive)  Expect tighter fiscal times ahead  Further develop and use your problem solving skills  Become the team member everyone looks up to