We have our next department meeting on Oct. 15. Has anyone administered the SEAM tool? Will you have a chance to use the SEAM tool by then? Are you using the AEPSI? Have you been able to identify a SE concern?
I'd like some group discussion on the use of the tools and how a social/emotional outcome or goal can be developed. We will have some practice time using the R-Gori or the Goal Functionality Scale to rate SE outcomes/goals that you've written.
More detailed information will follow on the meeting agenda. Take time to review the department plan and it's relation to the ROWE plan. It needs to be one of the focus areas of your work. Our first assignment is due by Oct. 25.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
It's October
Well September flew by and now we turn the calendar to October, which of course is Count Date, October 26. I appreciate each and everyone of you and all that you do to try and complete those evaluations and hold those IFSP and IEP meetings by the deadline. Our department has been hit hard with illness and your willingness to cover for one another is amazing. Thank you!
October Updates:
Jane and Cory Thilges had their baby on Friday, Sept. 28 at the Emmetsburg Hospital. Jordyn Grace was 21 inches long and 9# 9 oz. I happened to be traveling through town that day and had the joy of meeting the precious newborn, she is a keeper!
Kelly Olson had gall bladder surgery on Thurs. Sept. 27 and will be out for about a week along with Carrie Calhoon who is still recovering from knee surgery. A big hug to Lynn Eby for stepping up to the plate and helping out as best she can.
Andrea is waiting for back surgery to be scheduled for late October and then will need another 3 months or so to recouperate. Again, without Kelly, Carrie, Denise Lundell, and Jane her work load would not be covered.
And our dear Karla has picked up head lice; what a chore to clean everything you own, and do repeated shampoo treatments. I've now heard headlice, cockroach, and bed bug stories, what next?
Gale will be in Phoenix from Oct 4-8 for her son's white coat ceremony.
I will be in Los Angeles visiting my daughter, Angela from Oct 4-8 (no we didn't plan it to be gone at the same time)
Oct. 15 Dept meeting
Oct. 23 - Denise Lundell celebrates a birthday
Oct. 28-30 DEC conference in Minneapolis, Mn. Several us are going!
October Updates:
Jane and Cory Thilges had their baby on Friday, Sept. 28 at the Emmetsburg Hospital. Jordyn Grace was 21 inches long and 9# 9 oz. I happened to be traveling through town that day and had the joy of meeting the precious newborn, she is a keeper!
Kelly Olson had gall bladder surgery on Thurs. Sept. 27 and will be out for about a week along with Carrie Calhoon who is still recovering from knee surgery. A big hug to Lynn Eby for stepping up to the plate and helping out as best she can.
Andrea is waiting for back surgery to be scheduled for late October and then will need another 3 months or so to recouperate. Again, without Kelly, Carrie, Denise Lundell, and Jane her work load would not be covered.
And our dear Karla has picked up head lice; what a chore to clean everything you own, and do repeated shampoo treatments. I've now heard headlice, cockroach, and bed bug stories, what next?
Gale will be in Phoenix from Oct 4-8 for her son's white coat ceremony.
I will be in Los Angeles visiting my daughter, Angela from Oct 4-8 (no we didn't plan it to be gone at the same time)
Oct. 15 Dept meeting
Oct. 23 - Denise Lundell celebrates a birthday
Oct. 28-30 DEC conference in Minneapolis, Mn. Several us are going!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Expectations for Dyad Members
I attended an agency meeting with zone coordinators and department chairs on Sept. 18. An IEP review occurred this summer and results indicated that only 15% of IEP goals reviewed were RIGOROUS. Goals are to be written to "close the gap", expecting a minimum of 1 year's growth in 1 years time. Think about the goals you've written - what is a rigorous goal for a 3 and 4 year old? How are you doing?
I've attached the document that summarizes the expectations of the dyad members. These are PreK-12 expectations. Let's make sure that our dyad folks are checking in with ECSE district teachers on a regular basis and that progress and graphing are occurring.
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I've attached the document that summarizes the expectations of the dyad members. These are PreK-12 expectations. Let's make sure that our dyad folks are checking in with ECSE district teachers on a regular basis and that progress and graphing are occurring.
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What's happening
Ok, I have been out of sync for so long with the Monday Matters blog that I'm having a hard time even remembering how to post an entry! That's bad, huh!
September happenings...
Melissa celebrated a birthday on Sept. 8
Gale celebrated her birthday on Saturday, Sept. 22
Birthday joy to both of you as you look forward to another happy and healthy year!
Carrie Calhoon had knee surgery and is home recovering.
Marlene Armbrecht has gotten the OK to return to work following her extended workmen comp leave! Andrea is still out on leave.
Jane Thilges is ready to deliver her baby anyday now!
Teacher Quality committee meets today (Mon.) to approve funding on the request for AEPS training and attendance at the DEC conference in Minneapolis. More details coming...
September happenings...
Melissa celebrated a birthday on Sept. 8
Gale celebrated her birthday on Saturday, Sept. 22
Birthday joy to both of you as you look forward to another happy and healthy year!
Carrie Calhoon had knee surgery and is home recovering.
Marlene Armbrecht has gotten the OK to return to work following her extended workmen comp leave! Andrea is still out on leave.
Jane Thilges is ready to deliver her baby anyday now!
Teacher Quality committee meets today (Mon.) to approve funding on the request for AEPS training and attendance at the DEC conference in Minneapolis. More details coming...
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