School Facts
How many credits do you need to graduate?
24
Do you have to go to college or tech school right after high school?
No, but it is easier
Who is in Resource special education?
You are!
Anyone with a need for accommodations to do grade level work. ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, behind in class
How often do you need to have an IEP meeting?
Every year
What is a learning disability?
A disability that makes it harder to learn some or all academics
What does CTE stand for?
A. College Tech Education
B. Career and Technical Education
C. Can Talk Extra
D. Culinary Track Education
B. Career and Technical Education
Includes things like:
Wood Shop, Cooking, Photo, Child Development
Do adults have IEPs?
No, but they do still get accommodations
How many types of special education does Roger's have?
3
Resource
BI: Behavioral Intervention
DI: Designed Instruction
How often do you need to have an evaluation (test)?
3 years
What is an intellecual disability (ID)
When a person's IQ is less than 70, and they have a hard time with life skills like money, cooking, etc.
What is running start and when can you start it
Going to college while in high school
11th and 12th grade
Do College students get accommodations?
Yes, but you have to set them up yourself
What are accommadations
Things to help you finish your work or listen in class:
Extra time
Breaks
Sounds proof headphones
Fidgets
Who goes to an IEP meeting?
Required:
Student, Parent, Case Manager, District Rep, teachers
What is a behavioral disability?
A disorder that causes a person to not be able to control their behavior as easily as a "typical" person
What type of classes does New Tech have?
CTE classes, with hands on experience
Plumbing, Electrician, Cooking, Cosmetology, etc.
What kind of accommodations can you have at work?
Extra training time
Written or spoken instructions
One-on-One coach.
What are modifications?
Shortened assignments or tests
Spoken answers instead of written
When can you have a meeting?
Required:
Annual meeting
After getting in trouble (suspension)
Whenever you or your parent asks
What are some medical diagnosis
ADHD
Autism
Dyslexia
ODD
Who needs to take a math class senior year?
Everyone EXEPT CTE pathway students.
What is DSHS?
Department of Social and Health Services
Help with accommodations, health insurance, etc.
Who's your case manger?
Me!
How often do you need an accommodations meeting in college/tech school?
One big meeting when you start a new school or program, then a short meeting each quarter
What are some mental health diagnosis
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar