Support and implement authentic inclusive practices that facilitate the participation and learning of each student. Provide specially-designed instruction based on the student's Individual Education Program (IEP).
Collaborate with families, all service providers and General Education staff on student progress.
Maintain communication with students, parents/guardians.
Be an active member of grade level and/or Content Area Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Review IEP and share accommodations and modifications; ensure they are understood by others and fully implemented.
Provide direct guidance/supervision to Instructional Assistants.
Assist the General Education teacher in accommodating assignments and instructional materials. Model strategies for General Educators to implement with students.
Be knowledgeable of district curriculum.
Write meaningful, and measurable IEPs including student, parent and staff voice.
Collect (weekly), track and report IEP goal data.
Know and communicate student eligibility area(s) and the impact on student learning.
Understand and communicate student learning styles, strengths, challenges, and present levels with the General Education teacher and parent.
Promote student self-determination.
Case Manager
Collaborate with families, service providers and General Education staff on student progress; ensure that all services are being provided and expected progress is being made.
Engage parents, General Education teachers and service providers in collaboration prior to the Admission, Review or Dismissal (ARD) meeting.
Analyze student data and work collaboratively with staff, parents and student to develop student's IEP goals and objectives. Monitor these goals for progress at regular intervals.
Collaborate and communicate with parents regularly.
Promote student self-determination skills; Support students in becoming meaningful members in their IEP meetings.
Advocate for and communicate student needs.
General Education Teacher
Collaborate with all service providers and Special Education staff on student progress.
Support and implement authentic inclusive practices. Develop and implement learning opportunities that facilitate the participation and learning of each individual student. Ensure accommodations and modifications are provided with fidelity.
Participate in the ARD meeting process; provide input on student progress and class participation.
Implement instructional and behavioral support under the supervision of the teacher.
Be an active participant In the ARD meeting process to provide input on the student’s present levels, progress, instruction, goals, etc.
Collaborate and communicate with parents regularly.
Understand the strengths, challenges, and present levels of instruction of each student.
Instructional Assistant (IA)
Support students in the classroom as they access accommodations, modifications and instruction.
Assist the teacher in observing student progress and collecting IEP goal and accommodation data.
Read, understand, and follow the IEP such as goals/objectives, Behavior Intervention plan, Health Services, personal care and be familiar with accommodations/modifications. Ask for clarification as needed.
Deliver personal care services as indicated by the student’s IEP.
Assist with classroom instruction as communicated by the teacher.
Help promote self-determination and independence within each student.
Advocate for student needs
Special Programs Providers (Dyslexia, Supplemental Reading Program, Intervention, Special Education Related Services)
Engage students in meaningful learning experiences tailored to their individual needs.
Collaborate and communicate with parents regularly.
Be a part of growing self-determination skills in an authentic way.
Teach students their accommodations and help them practice asking for them.Share community resources or agency supports
Campus Administrator
Partner with Special Programs leaders about student, staff and campus needs.
Collaborate and communicate with Special Education Team Leader and Special Education Department.
Collaborate and communicate with parents regarding Special Education programs and services.
Ensure meaningful, ongoing, professional learning is provided to staff in regard to Special Programs and Services
Parent/Guardian
Advocate for your child’s needs.
Become familiar with community resources and agencies that support your child as they age.
Support your child’s development of self-determination skills.
Become familiar with post-secondary possibilities.
Become familiar with details related to your child’s disability.
Collaborate and communicate with your child’s teachers.
Participate in the ARD meeting process
Student
Be actively engaged in learning.
Be familiar/communicate with your strengths and needs.
Communicate your needs to your teachers and campus staff.
Learn about self-determination and practice these skills often.
Be part of the vision for your future and participate in the goals set for your post-secondary outcomes.
Understand all course of study options and work to keep all desired options open.
Build awareness about agencies in your community. For example:
