parent information sessions lid infrastructure. rrisd think tank committee brought together to...
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PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS
LID INFRASTRUCTURE
RRISD Think Tank
Committee brought together to discuss possible changes to Low Incidence Disability (LID) services
Students who will have the opportunity to participate in the new programming are currently receiving services in:
Functional Academic Classrooms (FAC)
Structured Learning Classrooms (SLC)
Pre-school Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)
RRISD Think Tank
Committee made up of: Teachers Principals Support staff (APE, Speech, OT, PT, VI,
Assessment) Parent Liaisons
RRISD “Think Tank” Findings Information was considered from
Comparable districts Parent surveys Teacher surveys
What’s Working – RRISD / LID The Way It Is – RRISD LID Service Delivery Models
Identified / Prioritized Current Challenges for RRISD / LID
Staffing Structure / Diversity Size / Safety
Think Tank Teams – Focused on: Other District LID Service Models LID Parent Feedback RRISD Staff Feedback
WORK TEAM FINDINGS
Service delivery models from comparable districts
Exploring Other District Service Delivery Models
Like District FOCUS: FOCUS: FOCUS:
Katy ISD (K-12th) Low Communication / High Behavior
Medically Fragile Life Skills
Klein ISD (K-12th) Developmental / Medically Fragile
Life Skills
Lewisville ISD (K-12th)
Communication Medically Fragile / Life Skills
Academic & Vocational Life Skills
Leander ISD (K-12th)
Communication Medically Fragile Academic & Vocational Life Skills
FOCUS:
Round Rock ISD Functional Academics (K – 12th)Structured Learning (K-2nd)
WORK TEAM FINDINGS
How do RRISD parents feel aboutLID Services in our district?
Parent Focus Group
Good Teacher: Parent communication
Teacher knowledge of child
Access to support services for families
Level Change from PPCD – LID Services
Staff : Student Ratio Student #s Multiple Disabilities Classroom Size /
Environ. Arrangements Student Safety Ed. Asst’s knowledge Lev Change 2nd-3rd SLC
Strengths of LID Programs:
Concerns Related to LID Programs:
Parent Focus Group – Considerations for Improved Service Delivery:
Parent Focus Group – Considerations for Improved Service Delivery: (cont’d)
Consider the educational programming of each of your children in a specialized program: Please identify current concerns about the specialized programming of your children? Answer Options with highest % of answers
Response Percent Response Count
Staff to Student Ratio 41.2% 28Classroom Size (Environmental Arrangement)
29.4% 20
Number of Students Served in One Setting
38.2% 26
Multiple Disabilities (medically fragile, intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.) Served Within 1 Classroom
30.9% 21
answered question 68skipped question 26
WORK TEAM FINDINGS
How do RRISD staff feel aboutLID Services?
Staff Focus Group
THINK TANK RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Create levels of service delivery based on specific, individualized needs.
2. Create a communication setting for our students who need additional support and instruction in functional communication
Which Way Do We Go?
Recommendation Committee Proposal for Service Delivery Models in Round Rock ISD
Elementary School LID Services 2012-13Caraway ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC
** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Jollyville ** 1 Functional Living Class / FLC West of IH25 ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Pond Springs ** 1 Structured Learning Class / SLC
Brushy Creek ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Forest North (NEW CAMPUS) ** 3 Functional Communication Classes / FCC WEST of IH35
Deep Wood ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Fern Bluff ** 1 Structured Learning Class / SLC ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC
Caldwell Heights ** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC EAST of IH35 ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC
Herrington (NEW CAMPUS) ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Teravista ** 1 Functional Academic Class / ** 1 Functional Communication Class /FCC
Voigt (NEW CAMPUS) ** 1 Dual Language Functional Academic Class (FAC)
Gattis ** 2 Structured Learning Classes / SLC
Forest Creek ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC
Middle School LID Services 2012-13:
Canyon Vista ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Cedar Valley ** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – Westside ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Deerpark ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC – Westside
Hernandez ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Hopewell ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Walsh ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC – Eastside **1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
Ridgeview**1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – Eastside **1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
High School LID Services 2012-13:
Westwood ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC
McNeil** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – WHS & MHS ** 2 Functional Academic Classes / FAC
Round Rock ** Functional Academic Class / FAC
Stony Point** Functional Learning Class / FLC – Eastside ** Functional Academic Class / FAC
Cedar RidgeFunctional Academic Class / FAC
Central FacilityDistrict - Level High School Functional Communication Class / FCC
What is Functional Communication Class
(FCC)?
FCC Instructional focus
FCC Inclusion FCC Instructional strategies
• Functional Communication
•Classroom Readiness
•Academic skills
•Self-help skills
•Fine/gross motor
•Independence
•Social Skills
•Self Advocacy
•Pre-Vocational Skills
•Functional Routines
•Communication
•Community Integration
Inclusion will focus primarily on generalization of language and social skills in social settings with general education peers in the following ways:
•Reverse inclusion
•Lunch
•Recess
• Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) ‘companion curriculum’
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• Augmentative Communication
• Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
• The Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research (STAR) program
What is Functional Learning Classroom
(FLC)?
FLC Instructional Focus
FLC Inclusion FLC Instructional Strategies
•Increased Awareness
•Building Tolerance
•Participation in the TEKS
•Daily Living Skills
•Independence
•Social Skills
•Self Advocacy
•Pre-Vocational Skills
•Functional Routines
•Communication
•Community Integration
•Reverse Inclusion
•Lunch/Recess
•Specials/Electives as appropriate
•Unique Learning Systems (ULS)
•Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)
•Assistive technology
•Augmentative Communication
•Visual/Auditory Stimulation •Cause and effect
•Sensory based instruction
•Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
What is Functional Academic Class (FAC)?
FAC Instructional Focus
FAC Inclusion FAC Instructional Strategies
•Academic focus with prerequisite TEKS
•Self-help
•Socialization
•Daily Living Skills
•Independence
•Social Skills
•Self Advocacy
•Pre-Vocational Skills
•Functional Routines
•Communication
•Community Integration
Inclusion with age appropriate peers as appropriate to academic skills and purpose
• Unique Learning Systems (ULS)
•Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)
•Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) /Edmark Reading Programs
•RRISD Math Curriculum
•National Geographic
•Functional Assessment & Curriculum for Teaching Everyday Routines (FACTER)
•Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
What is SLC?
Instructional Focus Inclusion Instructional Strategies
•Grade level TEKS
•Social Skills
•Emotional regulation
•Independence
•Social Skills
•Self Advocacy
•Pre-Vocational Skills
•Functional Routines
•Communication
•Community Integration
•Inclusion in general education settings with grade level peers
•Staff support to meet academic expectations with a primary focus on student independence
•Grade level TEKS
•Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
•Social Thinking
Questions:
Kelli McAnally, LID Coordinator1311 Round Rock Ave.Round Rock, TX 78681
Email: [email protected]