Our group had a good discussion at Friday's zone meeting on the individual goals, barriers, and solutions that were written back in October. We were able to Skype Zone 2 for a brief time! How about the rest of you? Was the time productive? Did you get some tips from one another? I should have had everyone submit a brief summary of their discussions on Basecamp. Lesson learned!
Speaking of Basecamp, some of you have requested a review of
"how to get into basecamp and document your time in the log,etc." Others have asked for some group time to explore the IFSP online Modules. So, Zone 2 & 4 decided that would be a worthy topic for the optional department meeting on Monday, March 29. Mark your calendar and plan to join us that morning from 9:15 - 10:15. A complete schedule of the days events will come out later this week.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Suspect Disability
Early ACCESS file reviews are finished;it's been fun to go to the offices and have the chance to have lunch and visit informally after completing the work! You've done such a great job with compliance issues - there is so much to remember when you complete both IFSP and IEPs.
Which brings me to the next review point. There are still questions about the use of the "suspect disability form" for those leaving Early ACCESS. I just received a "draft"document from the Department of Education that will be used to clarify the procedure and added to the revisions of the manual. Look it over; it's hot off the press!
Which brings me to the next review point. There are still questions about the use of the "suspect disability form" for those leaving Early ACCESS. I just received a "draft"document from the Department of Education that will be used to clarify the procedure and added to the revisions of the manual. Look it over; it's hot off the press!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Zone Meeting
At this time I haven't seen an agenda for Friday's zone meeting, but I would expect that department teams have time to collaborate in the afternoon.
Prior to the meeting, I will be faxing the individual goals/priorities that each of you wrote in October. March is already here - let's self examine where each of us are at on the goals/priorities set in Oct. and see what work needs to be done prior to May.
I've attached a suggested action plan to use in your small group discussion on Friday. Please adapt it to meet the needs of your group.
Zone 1 & 6, Zone 2 & 4, and Zone 3 & 5 should plan to Skype at some point during your work. Hopefully, someone in each zone is familar with Skype, if not, please ask a secretary or someone in your office to assist you in learning this new means of communication.
Prior to the meeting, I will be faxing the individual goals/priorities that each of you wrote in October. March is already here - let's self examine where each of us are at on the goals/priorities set in Oct. and see what work needs to be done prior to May.
I've attached a suggested action plan to use in your small group discussion on Friday. Please adapt it to meet the needs of your group.
Zone 1 & 6, Zone 2 & 4, and Zone 3 & 5 should plan to Skype at some point during your work. Hopefully, someone in each zone is familar with Skype, if not, please ask a secretary or someone in your office to assist you in learning this new means of communication.
IFSP Outcome Modules
I was on the online IFSP Outcome site on Saturday and found it fairly easy to navigate. The information in the modules is helpful and reinforces our department work. There are many extra resources that you can click on for more information, research, etc. One of Dr. Robin McWilliam's readings on writing outcomes was listed. It appears that our focus is very similar to the state's focus for Early ACCESS providers.
One could spend a lot of time learning! I'd encourage you to check out the site soon and remember to document your "after work hours" in the time log on Basecamp for Teacher Quality money. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions.
One could spend a lot of time learning! I'd encourage you to check out the site soon and remember to document your "after work hours" in the time log on Basecamp for Teacher Quality money. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions.
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