Special Education
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Evaluations/ARDS
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How can I participate in my child’s ARD meeting?
All ARDs will be held via Google Meets video or phone conference to limit exposure to committee members and campus Special Education students attending school On Campus.
IEPs
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What will my student’s IEP look like if I select On Campus Learning?
The IEP developed in your student’s last ARD meeting will be implemented during On Campus Learning.
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What if I decide to change to Remote Learning during the school year or the campus is forced to close due to COVID-19?
A Remote Learning Supplement/Contingency Plan will be developed for ALL students and will become a part of the IEP. Therefore, ALL students will have a plan for both On Campus and Remote Learning for the 2020-2021 school year.
Services & Supports
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Can students still attend walk-In Speech Therapy?
As with all other services, parents may elect an On Campus or Remote Learning option for walk-in speech therapy services.
Health & Safety
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What health and safety precautions will be utilized for students with personal care services?
For students who require personal care services, staff will follow universal precautions to maintain health and safety. This will include using and changing gloves and other PPE, use of sanitizer to clean surfaces, and hand washing before and after working with each student.
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How will the school help my student with a disability with mask wearing and health and safety?
The expectation to wear facial (mouth and nose) coverings, social distance and follow health and safety guidelines has been and will continue to be communicated to parents, students and staff by the district. Health and safety expectations will be positively reinforced understanding that some challenges may arise due to the various developmental levels of students. Staff will model and instruct on the importance of social distancing and wearing face coverings. When addressing student noncompliance with health and safety, campuses will consider individual student needs and abilities.
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How will you know if my student is not feeling well and ensure health and safety for students with limited communication ability?
Teachers will monitor students and communicate with parents about any changes in student behavior that may indicate illness. Should a student show signs of illness, the nurse will be contacted. Teachers know their student’s typical behavior and will likely notice when a student exhibits behaviors that may indicate they do not feel well. Smaller numbers of students in the self contained classes will assist with social distancing and increase the attention staff can give to monitoring the health of students in the classroom. Communication about your student or any health concern is encouraged in the daily communication logs, email, or phone calls.
Considerations for On Campus vs. Remote Learning
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When making your decision, you might consider the following:
- Will your child be more successful when offered shorter, diverse activities that engage them through hands-on learning?
- Will your child require a larger amount of your time and energy when it comes to supporting remote learning?
- Can your child maintain a daily routine with your guidance?
- Are you and your child comfortable with using technology tools to access learning?
- What is in your child’s best interest for health and safety?