1. Transitioning Students Receiving Special Education Services
Johnston
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
February 22, 2017

2. Goals for Tonight Get to know Lunsford’s mission for student success
Discuss Lunsford’s strategies and protocols for smooth transition
Understand the scheduling and
SPED services at the middle school
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3. Our Mission: Student Achievement
Equity
It is our responsibility to
provide every opportunity
for all students to succeed
and reach their potential.
Collaboration
We will work together to create a sense of community and an environment of positive exchange
Relationships
We will be models of integrity
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School ensures student achievement through positive relationships, collaboration, and equitable practice.
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4. SPED Programs at JML
Goal is to Support Students in their Least Restrictive Environment
Monitor/Consult
General Education
Academic Support/Team Taught—SLD/OHI/ED/Autism
Self Contained Academic—SLD/Autism—SOL
Self Contained Programs—ID/MD/Autism
School Within a School—ED
Intensive Autism Program—Autism
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5. The Annual IEP Meeting All IEPs pre-scheduled at beginning of year
Prior communication with case manager
Documents sent home for review in advance of meeting
Parent, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, and Designee
Review of present levels of academic and functional performance
Individual Goals
Accommodations
Services
District/State Assessments
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6. What Happens Over The Summer?
Placement decisions are reviewed (general education, academic support, self-contained)
Course selections verified by school
counselors
Case managers assigned during summer
break—Will contact you to introduce
themselves and schedule annual IEP and/or Re- Eval
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7. Who Do I Contact? Person How Can They Help? Case Manager
Questions related to the implementation of IEPs, overall academic and social performance, and general questions and concerns. The case manager should also be copied on all correspondence to other staff members.
Teacher
Questions regarding class and homework assignments. Any questions about upcoming projects, grades, or any specific concerns related to that class.
Counselor
Concerns regarding social situations, elective class schedules, scheduling parent-teacher conferences, and emotional issues common to middle school students (peer to peer relationships).
House Secretary
Early dismissals, bus passes, notes from home
Deans
Any academic or discipline concern that cannot be addressed by the teacher or counselor. This would include bus issues and general classroom concerns.
Assistant Principals
We are available for all questions and concerns. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Garvey

8. 6th Grade Transition Activities
Lions Leap: Weeks of July 31st & August 7th
(Information and Registration on School Website)
Open House: August 22nd (Times TBD)
Garvey

9. Question Panel
Garvey

10. Special Education SALT
Suzie Salgado
Special Education SALT

11. Gina Fink
Parent/PTA President

12. Dominic and Joseph Pettis
Students

13. Current 7th Grade Dean, Special Education Designee
Val Cashman
Current 7th Grade Dean, Special Education Designee

14. Special Education Teacher
Susan Grimes
Special Education Teacher

15. Special Education Teacher
Gigi Ozgur
Special Education Teacher

16. Thank you!