PLAAFP
What does PLAAFP stand for?
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
10 days
The minimum amount of time between meeting notice being sent and conducting the meeting
How do students know about your classes?
Section events are placed on student calendars at beginning of semester and all new students are marked to auto populate on that invite
What is one way to collect IEP goal data in our environment?
IXL reports, work samples from SDI time and/or Gen Ed, teacher input,
Cameras on during staff meetings?
YES, we don't like talking to black boxes in staff meetings just like you don't like it with your students.
What should you include in the first section of the PLAAFP?
Student Strengths, hobbies and interests
45 days
The time allowed for related service providers to complete testing
What is the best way to communicate with families in our environment?
Webmail- it auto logs it, Phone calls and Text, Parent Square- you have to log these
How do you track your goal data?
spreadsheets, IXL reports, other?
What should your "learning space" look like?
Void of distractions, materials readily available for your work day, be mindful of your background (what do kids see?)
What should the parent section on the PLAAFP include?
Parent concerns and positives, noted things seen at home or difficulties with the online learning platform
60 days
Eligibility meetings must be held on or before the 60 school day mark
Name 3 online teaching tools you can utilize to engage students in SDI time
Nearpods, Kahoots/GimKits, IXL, Quizzes, Surveys
Yes, however, this is only one piece of the puzzle and must be accompanied by other points of data
Working Hours
M-F no later than 8:30 start time off by 4:30pm! You need to be available during these hours, but give yourself a lunch break and a few coffee breaks during the day.
Where should the student gradebook and state testing data be listed?
Present levels of academic achievement.
Intake meeting should be held/scheduled within 10 days of student's first day present if records have been delivered to us
What is your first step when you notice a student NOT attending your SDI time (has missed 2 or more)?
Webmail to student/CT, notify case manager of absences
Should you be tracking daily attendance for SDI? If so what does that look like for your grade bands?
YES, you should have an attendance tracking spreadsheet shared with team mates so case managers can also see what students are attending and where we might have an issue
Time off needs to be requested when able to ensure we can cover any things needed while you are away. Sick days can be used as needed if you have time on the books. All time off must be put through UltiPro and approved by manager even sick time
What areas should be addressed under Present Levels of Developmental and Functional Performance?
Communication, Fine/Gross Motor, Social/Emotional Behavior, Self-Help/Independent Functioning, All current testing data.
Scheduling time frame
Case Managers will schedule IEP/Elig meetings minimum of 3 weeks (prefer 30 days) ahead of due dates to ensure compliance.
What is the best way to inform student and parents the importance of SDI class time?
Clear communication during the IEP meeting, introduction webmails at beginning of each semester and weekly correspondence with students of expectations and events
What are the 3 things needed on progress reports?
met, not meeting, no data, working on later, AND Numerical data, % or 3/5 etc. Always include a comment on what you are seeing, good work etc.
Flex Time
Flex Time is a true benefit of working from home. Please be mindful of how you are using this and do let your manager know. Flex time should be reflected on your Google Calendar. Ex. If I need to flex an hour on Thursday morning for my child's school program I should put OOO on my calendar from 10-11, then I would note on my Google Calendar when I am making up that hour, either same day or within that working week.