Community Forum Results
March 26, 2015
Group 1
- Communication
- Teachers liked the Pre-K Monday morning special ed meetings
- Erin Ruff being in building was very helpful when questions arose
- Much more convenient
- IEP Process
- Programming
- Delivery of Services
- Nicole and Bree very helpful with IEPs
- School to work program was good
- Recommendations/Areas of Growth
Group 2
- Communication
- Parents felt meetings are accommodating
- Video-conferencing a possibility?
- Could paperwork be sent in advance for phone conferences?
- Going green-electronic copies of paperwork instead?
- How can parents help? Communicate more of what they can do. What do we need?
- IEP Process
- Enjoy EasyIEP and goals
- Programming
- Social stories are very helpful, please continue those
- Delivery of Services
- Best Buddy program
- Starts at MS and HS
- Buddies go through process and are recommended to be able to be a buddy
- Recommendations/Areas of Growth
- Parent stated this is one of the best districts for special ed they had ever seen in their life!
- Special ed could provide more support into extra-curricular activities
- Parents felt meetings are accommodating
- Video-conferencing a possibility?
- Could paperwork be sent in advance for phone conferences?
- Going green-electronic copies of paperwork instead?
- Ideas
- Tape parent academies for those who can’t attend
- Parent Academy topic ideas: Health and Puberty, Wellness, Stress Reduction
- Parent IEP training video?
- How can parents help? Communicate more of what they can do. What do we need?
Group 3
- Communication
- Daily notebook
- Email/phone calls as needed
- Text messages?
- Ample communication, but can be overwhelming initially
- Make a “What to expect” pamphlet for new parents
- Best Buddies, Special Olympics, Speech, etc.
- Delivery of Services
- Support groups are helpful
- Ensure they cover various ages
- IEP Process
- Scheduling worked well around parent schedule
- EasyIEP a plus
- Roles become clearer throughout the process and student needs are addressed
- Parents have a voice in the process
- Perhaps more clarification on when a child qualifies for a 1:1 aide
- Recommendations/Areas of Growth
- Community forum is good
- Would like more opportunities to talk with other parents of children w/ special needs
- Make a “What to expect” pamphlet for new parents
- Best Buddies, Special Olympics, Speech, etc.
- Need more opportunities for students to interact/communicate with peers (Best Buddies at ES?)
Group 4
- Communication
- Friday folders and emails are helpful
- More info on programs would be nice (Best Buddies)
- Use skyward
- IEP Process
- Very organized and well-run
- Accommodating to parents’ schedules
- Very thorough
- EasyIEP is easy to understand and parent-friendly
- Parents comfortable at meetings once they know the team
- Programming
- Summer ESY could be improved
- Jumpstart closer to beginning of school
- Put grade ranges on Parent Academy offerings so parents know what is geared for their students
- Delivery of Services
- Assess skills needed to be successful in CCSS
- Recommendations
- Students know they can go to staff for support – good!
- Possible after school homework support? Although homework load seems manageable for the most part
- Students enjoy using chromebooks – more math technology? (Tesmos)
Group 5
- Communication
- Progression of skills communicated to parents
- Frequent updates to parents
- Parent Academies are appreciated
- IEP Process
- Step-up/Transition meetings are good
- Programming
- Smooth transition from EI to Jumpstart
- Delivery of Services
- Combo services of Speech/OT are appreciated
- Recommendations/Areas of Growth