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Posted on March 29, 2011 Are two teachers necessary in this economy in MIDDLE school classrooms? High school classrooms? Seriously, only 1 teacher teaches, grades and does lesson preparation. Does the extra teacher get paid less for doing less?
Two teachers are assigned to specific classrooms in accordance with NYS mandates pertaining to special education or Academic Intervention Services. In some instances, such as co-teaching, both teachers share the teaching and assessment responsibilities. When the second teacher is a consultant teacher, their role is related specifically to an individual or group of students with disabilities, and their responsibility is to ensure the student(s) is able to benefit from the general education instruction, by providing modifications and accommodations in accordance with NYS Part 200 regulations.
Posted on February 16, 2011 I've heard that in the middle schools that all 15:1 special education classes are being removed (English and math). If this is true, how does it meet the needs of all learners, those with special needs and those without? Is this a budget cut issue or is this a research proven method? How and when will "regular" teachers be given training for the needs of these students? As per the recommendations of the Special Education Quality Review completed by Larry Gloeckler in 2008, Shenendehowa strives to increase access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Mr. Gloeckler emphasized, based upon his experience as a leader in the NYS Education Department and his knowledge of published research, that in order to increase the academic achievement of students with disabilities, students must have access to the general education curriculum. The most recent update to NYS Part 200 regulations includes Integrated/Coteaching as a method to provide specialized instruction to students within the regular classroom setting. This model allows for two certified teachers to plan, instruct, and assess a group of students, allowing for differentiated instruction by both a highly qualified general education teacher and certified special education teacher. Training has been offered to all teachers and administrators for the past 3 school years and will continue to be offered in the future to ensure both general and special education teachers fully understand the model and are comfortable implementing Coteaching.
Posted on October 20, 2010 I am a little miffed by the sudden urge for AIS based upon NY state test scores. I received a letter stating my child was in need of this. The letter I received left it very vague on what and how the services would be provided and gave no direct contact information to address questions towards. Yes I know the principal signed the letter and I have the name of the AIS instructor. My first concern is how a child can slip from grade level or above grade to needing help in a short period of time? Also if a child was determined to need this help why it was not brought up before summer so the child can receive help in the summer through a tutor? This leads me to my next question. Does the district receive more state or federal money or money from anywhere based upon the number of student either needing, or receiving AIS. My concern is the district is using this as a way to get more money.
NYS regulations require us to provide Academic Intervention Services
(AIS) to students who perform at a level 1 or level 2 on the NYS ELA and
Mathematics exams for students in grades 3 - 5. NYS did not release the
results of the exams until August 2010. A letter was sent home with your
child’s results explaining the change in the cut-scale scores and the
impact this change has had on identifying students who may require AIS.
Please contact your child’s building principal or AIS provider, which
can be done by calling the main office or through email, to discuss the
delivery of service as the intensity of service and delivery model
varies based on student need.
Posted on September 24, 2010 I just received a letter that my daughter needs AIS - Is this supposed to show on her schedule as this doesn't show and who do I contact.. Thank you..
Posted on May 4, 2011 Can you tell me how many elementary special education students have one on one aides and how this decision is made? It seems there are students with the same needs, but some go into a special class and others are given their own aide. As a parent of a special needs child in a special needs program, I wonder how these decisions are made.
Posted on March 4, 2011 I have children in the AIS program. From what I have read from a letter the school sent was that they are just observing them in class. To me, this is not helping the students. At least in elementary school they were getting the help they need. Monitor status for AIS students indicates that the student has been included a classroom teacher’s “watch list”. The classroom teacher is monitoring the student’s progress closely to ensure that they are receiving extra support as needed in order for the student to receive proficiency on the NYS test. The monitor status is provided in the same manner at all levels. If you have a concern, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Posted on March 29, 2011 Why is it that my son goes for speech services in the elementary school and the teacher has a degree in literacy. A literacy teacher doesn't have the training to deal with issues associated with speech difficulties such as stuttering.
Speech/Language Therapy must be provided by a certified speech/language teacher, therapist, or pathologist. Please contact your building principal of the director of special education if you believe the teacher does not have the appropriate certification.
Posted on April 14, 2011 This is the 2nd time I am asking this question. I was told that all elementary schools in the district are going to a "co-teaching" environment; 1 class per grade level to better integrate the special education students on a fulltime basis. There can be up to 12 spec ed students per class. Is this true? I was also told parents of students with special needs have received a letter informing them of this. Are the parents of ALL students going to be informed? Is this being done anywhere else successfully? It seems like many students will fall through the cracks & not receive the individualized help that they need.
The state education department has added “Integrated/Coteaching” to the Part 200 Regulations as one of the four special education services available to students. Coteaching is not a service for every student with a disability, but for a particular population. Parents of students with disabilities have received a letter to inform them of a number of changes reflecting updates from the NYS special education department. Integrated/coteaching has been practiced in the high school for the past 5 years and has been successful in improving our regents scores and graduation rates for students with disabilities. It is also a common best practice throughout the capital district. Integrated/coteaching enables students to have access to the general education curriculum provided by a highly qualified teacher in a regular classroom and receive special education services simultaneously.
Posted on February 14, 2008 When will elementary parents be notified if their child is in need of attending summer school? What determines if a child should be a candidate for summer school? What happens if a child is recommended and the parent doesn't want the child to attend?
Summer Academy is an academic intervention services program for elementary school children. It runs for three weeks (mornings only) in late summer. Children who are recommended for this program are not mandated to attend (parents can opt out). Parents of children recommended for Summer Academy will be notified in April. Children are recommended by their teachers based on requirements for academic intervention services.
Posted on February 5, 2008 What is the protocol regarding AIS (Academic Intervention Services)? How and when are parents notified as to their child being in the AIS program?
Parents should receive a letter from their child's principal in advance of receiving AIS. The letter is standard procedure. Being below a level 3 in reading is one of the criteria for academic intervention services in first grade. If you were not notified, you should contact your child's principal to discuss.
Posted on September 10, 2008 Where can find a listing of what special education programs are in each building or a least within the district?
The special education Web page.
Posted on March 12, 2008 Is it true that that not all Shenendehowa schools have special educators specifically assigned to each grade?
Yes. Special educators are in each building, however, their assignment is based on the number and needs of the children in that building.
Posted on September 25, 2008 What exactly is the criteria for a third grader to be recommended for AIS in math? Who makes this recommendation?
AIS are services designed to help students achieve the NYS learning standards. Shenendehowa School District has a district-approved AIS plan. This plan includes criteria that would indicate when a child should be entered into and discontinued from AIS. Building level teams meet to discuss the placement of the students in AIS. For AIS math, criteria includes the results on the district created end of the year standardized assessments (grades K-2), NYS assessment results (grades 3 – 5), report card grades and teacher recommendation. Please see your child’s building principal if you have specific questions in regard to the Academic Intervention Services in your child’s school.
Posted on September 9, 2008 Do AIS students have an IEP?
No. Students who receive Academic Interventions Services are receiving extra help in a particular subject. This is not a Special Education service, and there is no Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for AIS students. However, children who receive special education may also receive AIS, if they need extra help in a particular subject.
Posted on February 7, 2008 What is the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP (students with special needs)? Why is the school district trying to get all the 504s turned into IEPs?
A 504 plan is a plan that is developed for a student who has a disability/condition that requires special modifications/accommodations in the school setting in order to allow for equal access to the educational environment. Typically, 504 plans are for students with significant physical impairments who require special equipment, ramps, special bathroom things, etc. Some students may need test accommodations, etc. An IEP is developed when a student has an educationally handicapping condition (learning disability, language disorder, blind, emotional disability) and requires special education in order to develop skills and strategies that have not been previously developed due to a specific disability.
Posted on September 3, 2009 What is ISS? I see it listed on the Tesago web
site under Special Area Teachers.
Instructional Support Services
Posted on May 26, 2009 Please help! I need to know how to request a formal evaluation for my kindergarten son who has an obvious stuttering problem. The teacher referred me to the S-L Pathologist who informed me that she doesn't work with fluency issues and suggested I contact St. Rose Fluency Clinic. I have scheduled a formal evaluation with them at a cost of $150. Have I gone through the correct channels? I feel that I have missed a step somewhere and I'm reluctant to begin paying for private therapy if my son is entitled to receive it through the school. What should I do?
Contact the Director of Student Services at at 811-0660.
Posted on September 10, 2008 Why is it that Shenendehowa has one of the largest budgets in the area, yet has no program for students with Autism? Placing them in programs designed for students with other disabilities is not conducive to their learning styles.
Not all students with autism need to be serviced in a special class setting. Shenendehowa does have a class specifically designed for students with Autism whose learning and management needs do not allow them to be a less restrictive setting.
Posted on September 1, 2009 Why do special ed. bus aides receive CPR training and special education aides who work in the schools do not?
CPR is recommended for school bus attendants by NYS Education Department .
Posted on March 8, 2010 Why does 11th grade American Lit. have co-teachers for this class?
Posted on May 29, 2009 I hope that you can clarify an issue involving AIS. My daughter is in second grade and does well (3, 3+ 4) on her report card every quarter thus far. If she does not score well on the ela and math tests given at the end of the year will she be recommended for AIS in third grade even though her report card reflects she is "at grade level"? What personnel has the final say about AIS placement? Lastly, shouldn't a parent be notified prior (ie over the summer/before their child enters into 3 rd grade in September) if this is the case?
Multiple data points are used to determine whether AIS is warranted in the next grade level, including standardized assessments as well as report card grades. In the primary grades K-2, no one data point is used to determine the need for AIS. The classroom teacher, AIS teacher and building principal discuss the need for student’s to receive AIS. The best approach to this issue is to address your concerns with your child’s classroom teacher prior to the end of the school year. Parent’s input is important, however AIS is a regular education service and as long as the instruction is given within the school day, it is up to the building to determine the need for such instruction based on the data that is collected
Posted on April 16, 2010 I have a child in 5th grade who is in the AIS program. I asked a guidance counselor at Gowana how the Ais program works in middle school and he told me due to the budget there may not be a AIS program next year. So my child may suffer due to Shen saying there isn't enough money in the budget when you hear otherwise. But they had enough money to build a pool. I guess that's more important than an education.
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