Systems of Support

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District and School Systems of Support

Core instruction in the regular education classroom provides a rich educational experience for all students. The district is committed to maintaining strong core instruction so that all students are adequately supported to access and benefit from the core curriculum in the general education classroom. Schools strive to make the regular education classroom an appropriate placement for all students.

Working together, general and special educators provide support to each other to address student learning needs. As a result, learning is supported through a clearly defined curriculum, differentiated instructional practices, and varied programs and services geared to individual student needs.

Below is a list of systems and structures in place to assist teachers and leaders in addressing varied student needs in the regular education classroom.

District-wide Resources to Support Administrators, Teachers, Staff, and Students

Literacy Leader Team
K-5 Literacy Coaches
K-5 Mathematics Coaches
ELL Coordinator
ELL Family Liaison
Director of Special Education
Principal or Assistant Principal
504 Coordinator
Preschool Director
Director of Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning
Director of Technology
School Resource Officer
Attendance Supervisor
Home/Hospital Tutoring
Credit Recovery
Diagnostic Screenings
Common Assessments
Mid-Term /Final Exams
District-Wide Expectations

Assistance to Regular Education Teachers & Educational Support Paraprofessionals

New Teacher Orientation / Academy
Teacher Mentoring Program
New ESP Orientation
Professional Development Opportunities
Child Study Teams, Instructional Support Teams, Student Services Team, Student Review Team, Student Support Teams
Grade-Level and Subject Area Meetings
Faculty Meetings
School-Based Data Teams
Program Leaders
Literacy and Math Coaches
Title I Teachers
ELL Teachers
Special Education Program Leaders
English Language Learner Coordinator
Psychologists, Adjustment and Guidance Counselors

Support Services that are Available to Students Through General Education

Tier 1 Social Emotional Curriculum
Behavior Plans
Counseling
Morning, Community, or Classroom Meetings (elementary)
Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports
Title I Services to Provide Additional Support in Literacy and Mathematics
After School Programs, including Tutoring
Literacy, Mathematics, and Social/Emotional Interventions
ELL Services
Academic Skills Classes
Interventions Delivered by Support Staff

Opportunities for Parent Involvement

Efforts to Support Teacher Mentoring and Collaboration

Site-Based Councils
Open Houses
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs)
Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)
Parent Information Nights (Pre-K and Kindergarten; Literacy; Math)
District Committees (e.g. Technology Committee, Wellness Committee, etc.)
School Messenger Messaging System
Class Dojo, Remind, SeeSaw, and Kinvo Apps
Countdown to Kindergarten
Title I Parent Events
Curriculum Nights
The Forum District Newsletter
District and Individual School Web Pages
School Newsletters
Report Cards and Progress Reports
Student Performances

New Teacher Orientation / Academy
Teacher Mentoring Program
Professional Development for New Hires
Elementary Grade Level Team meetings
Middle School Team Meetings
Department Meetings (GHS)
Collaboration and Co-Planning with Specialists
School-Based Data Teams
District Committee Meetings (e.g. Literacy, Math, ELL, Science)
Study Groups, Faculty Meetings, etc.
Administrative Retreats (Summer)
District and School Improvement Plans

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