Mrs. Regina GarrahanTier II Autistic Support

Grades 3,4& 5 Davis Elementary 2012-2013

Mrs. Regina GarrahanTier II Autistic Support

Grades 3,4& 5 Davis Elementary 2012-2013

Room B27Room B27

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Meet The Teachers!

• Mrs. Garrahan, M.Ed. - Autistic Support Teacher

• Ms. McCloud, B.S. Ed.- Instructional Aide (Certified Teacher)

CommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationE-mail E-mail garrre@centennialsd.org

Phone: 215-441-6000 ext. 15227Phone: 215-441-6000 ext. 15227

Take Home Folder: Check daily, empty & return signed items Take Home Folder: Check daily, empty & return signed items back to school.back to school.

Homework…

Homework varies depending on each child and grade level.

• Homework is given Monday-Thursday• Spelling 4 days a week• Reading log 4 days a week (Parent

signature required)• Math 3-4 x a week• Social Studies/science- as needed

Reading

Each child is assessed and placed in a reading program that best fits his/her unique learning needs

Programs

1. Rigby Literacy By Design- General Education, Balanced Literary Curriculum

2. Rigby LBD, Guided Reading- Students are benchmarked several times a year and are grouped at instructional level.

3. Read 180- small group & computer lessons- A balanced literacy program focused on improving reading comprehension.

4. Reading Mastery- a direct instruction reading program to help students with both decoding and comprehension needs.

Writing*Graphic organizers used to help organize thoughts &

ideas

*Kid writing- for emerging writersGenres:– Journaling" Four Square” paragraph writing– Personal narratives– Compare & contrast– Persuasive writing– Letter writing– Procedural writing– Creative writing(Students are instructed at his/her own level)

Handwriting

*It is important for each student to have an adequate written form of communication.

*Each student is encouraged to write as neatly as possible with appropriate spacing.

* The students will be exposed to cursive handwriting including a concentration on signature writing.

Math

Programs*Everyday Math- used in general education classes

*Supplemental program*Touch Math- to help students who struggle with basic

addition & subtraction facts.Math in AS Classroom:• small group setting• slower paced instruction• modified curriculum & assessments• visual aides & manipulatives used

Progress Monitoring• Reading and math Goals will be monitored weekly or

biweekly depending on each student’s individual goals.

• Reading fluency & comprehension- Aims Web Probes

• Math Goals- Study Island grade level probes based on PA Standards

• Writing- Assessed using District writing goal when a writing piece is complete.

Specials Schedules

Teachers A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6

Grade 3Mrs. Starr

Library Tech-Ed

Guid-ance

PE-Gym

Music

Art Library Tech-Ed

Health

PE-Gym

Music Art

Grade 4:Mrs. Wagner

Tech-Ed

PE-Gym

Health Music

Art Library

Tech-Ed

PE-Gym

Guid-ance

Music Art Library

Grade 5:Mr. Mahony

Art Library

Tech-Ed

Health

PE-Gym

Music Art Library

Tech-Ed

Guid-ance

PE-Gym

Music

Classroom Management

• Classroom Rules• Noise Levels 1-5• Filling Buckets- When students fill someone’s “Happiness Bucket” they get to add a

marble in the class jar. When the jar is filled the class votes on a reward (example movie & popcorn party)

• Color Cards- Each student begins each day with a green card. If a student exhibits unexpected behaviors he/she will change his/her color to yellow. If the unexpected behavior persists the color will change to a red and parent will be notified.

• Baseball Field & P.A.T- Each day that the students end the day with a green card they earn 4 min. of P.A.T (Preferred Activity Time) By Friday each child can earn up to 16 min. of P.A.T

• Parent communication

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• Water Bottles with safety caps permitted

• Healthy snacks / lunches encouraged.• Remember to send notes to excuse

student absences and when altering the daily routine.