Referral Process
What is an IEP?
Individualized Education Program - a legal document that outlines a student's educational needs and goals, and the services and support they will receive from their school district. IEPs are created for public school students with disabilities ages 3–25 who are eligible for special education.
Identify what is incorrect in the following observation:
Juniper was bossing other students aroud in the clasroom!!!!!!!
- Be more specific about "bossy"
-Double check grammar and spelling
- Be aware of punctuation
- State the environment/activity going on
Corrected version:
Juniper was telling peers "You have to build the castle for my doll" during center time and at clean up time "You have to clean up all the blocks. I'm not doing this". Peers felt frustrated that she did not help.
Who is our mental health and disability coordiantor?
Mary Baran!
Who can make a Help Me Grow Referral? (Infants/Toddlers)
ANYONE! US, MOM OR DAD, SUPERVISORS!
Where are staff observation forms?
On Child Plus under the Disability tab.
What is an IFSP?
Individualized Family Service Plan - a written document that outlines the early intervention services a child and their family will receive. IFSPs are created for children from birth to age 3 and are a key part of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Juniper doesnt follow directions. She copies behaviors of bad children.
- Punctuation in doesn't
- Not specific or identifying the issue
- Using the word "BAD". Children are not BAD. Sometimes they make poor choices.
Corrected version:
Juniper was told to stop jumping off the chair onto the floor. She laughed and stuck her tongue out and spit at the teacher. Another child climbed onto the table and Juniper followed. Both children started to jump and teachers removed them from the table for safety.
Who is our Mental Health and Disability Supervisor?
Maureen Hall!
What supports does PEP provide?
What is Maureen's professional background?
She was an intervention specialist and a first grade teacher!
What is the first step you take when you have a concern.
Put in staff observation forms and email Maureen after you have put in 3-4 (unless it is a 911 safety emergency)
Juniper told her friend "let's get water" when she teacher told them many times to pretend using water and they cannot grab water from water bucket and the teacher should them how to play.
- Grammar - Run on sentence. Missing punctuation.
- Not clear about what was happening
Corrected Observation:
Juniper was playing in the kitchen and told her friend "Let's get water". They headed to the water jug to get water to pour in the sink. There is a hole in the sink. The teacher told them many times to pretend and modeled the desired play. Juniper continued to try to sneak away to get real water to put in the sink.
Who is our Cleveland Hearing and Speech Consultant?
Stephanie and Anne
What support does TAP provide?
Communication and Language
What management member(s) used to be a social worker?
Linda, Brittany, Jocelyn
What happens after you email Maureen?
Maureen comes and conducts an observation (or many) and provides supports.
Juniper has been having trouble with her behavior and it has been getting worse over the past few days. He does not listen. Will laugh and ignore teachers instructions and hit other children. Today she smacked a child on the face because she wanted him to move. She also copies off another child who has developmental delays and is now doing all her behaviors as well as her own.
- Grammar teachers - teacher's
- "Has been getting worse over the past few days" - Unnecessary comment. Should be able to been seen in reflection of observations.
- "Copies off another child who has developmental delays" - Other children's information is uncessary.
- Not specific about what she is not listening to
Corrected Observation
Juniper does not listen during transitions. Will laugh and ignore teachers instructions and hit other children. Today she smacked a child on the face because she wanted him to move. She also copies off another child and is now doing all his behaviors as well as her own.
Who is our Positive Education Program consultant?
Sara Matthews
Who can create and IEP?
A school district. We cannot create it; we can be on the team the develops it.
What country did Maureen and Mary come from?
Ireland!
When a referral made?
A referral is made when strategies implemented by the team are not effective in supporting the child and outside support is needed for the child and/or staff members AFTER observation notes have been made and Maureen has started working with the teaching team.
While the class was waiting to go down the stairs, Ilai left the group and ran down the stairs. The teacher caught him immediately. After that in the hallway going to the cafeteria, Ilai screamed at the teacher "STOP STOP!" and ran away down the hall. The teacher took the entire class to go get him.
This great! Spelling and grammar are correct. It paints a clear picture of exactly what happen during this observation.
Who is our Achievement Centers for Children (Technical Assistance Program) consul ant?
Teri Weekly
Who creates an IFSP?
Parent and Help Me Grow - Bright Beginnings
How long has Mary been in her field?
27 Years!