Newsletter Archive (Items)

ECSE UDL Communication Initiative
11/16/2009
TO: ECSE Teachers and Related Service Providers of Students Aged 3-5 Years Old
FROM: Ruth Paisley & Gail Ghere

MNCIMP Files Reviews for Students with Disabilities
11/16/2009
TO: Elementary & Secondary SERCS, School Psychologists and Evaluators
FROM: Patty O’Neill, Assistant Administrator

Great Opportunities for Minnesota Students with Disabilities through VSA arts
11/16/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

The Components of Reading Training
11/16/2009
TO: All Elementary Special Education Educational Assistants
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
11/16/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ -- Special Education File Reviews: Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process (MNCIMP:SR)
11/9/2009

TO: All Special Education Staff & Building Administrators

FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education
Patricia O'Neill, Assistant Administrator

Special Education Documentation for New Professional Staff
11/9/2009
TO:            All new special education staff: ECSE, Elementary, Secondary
FROM:   Ruth Paisley, ECSE Supervisor
                  Patty O’Neill, Assistant Administrator

Universal Designs for Learning – New Coach
11/9/2009
TO:            All Special Education Staff & Building Administrators
FROM:   Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education
                 Gail Ghere, Assistant Administrator

Deadline Extended to Friday -- UDL Tech Initiative: Netbook Computers for Schools
11/9/2009
TO: All special education teachers and related service providers
FROM: Gail Ghere and Rebecca Tetlie

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Advisory Council-Parent Evening
11/9/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Ruth Paisley, ECSE Supervisor

Calling all Superstars!!!!
11/9/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Educational Assistant Development – November 13, 2009
11/9/2009
TO: Elementary and Secondary Special Educational EAs, Licensed Staff, Principals
FROM: Gail Ghere, Assistant Administrator

Mixed Blood Theatre Presentation: “Theory of Mind” Free Performance
11/9/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Educational Assistant Training – Reader’s Workshop with Mondo Materials
11/9/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

The December 1st Child Count
11/2/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers and SERCs
FROM: Marcy Doud, Middle Grades Special Education Supervisor

Reminder, Strategic Plan Goals and MNCIMP Goals
11/2/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff & Building Administrators
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

MCA II/MTAS Reports & MTAS Consideration Guide for IEP Teams
11/2/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Pennies for Peace Newsletter
11/2/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Last Chance to Register! Reader's Workshop Using MONDO Materials for Educational Assistants
11/2/2009
TO: Special Education Elementary Educational Assistants (EA), Special Education Teachers, Administrators
FROM: Mary Kelly & Mary Garrison

Hold the date! Educational Assistant Development – November 13, 2009
11/2/2009
TO: Elementary and Secondary Special Educational EAs, SE Teachers, Principals
FROM: Gail Ghere, Assistant Administrator ARRA

New Child Study Clerks
10/26/2009
TO: All Principals and Special Education Staff
FROM: Patty O’Neill, Assistant Administrator ARRA

PACER Comes to St. Paul!
10/26/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

UDL Tech Initiative: Comic Life
10/26/2009
TO:             Special Education Teachers in the UDL Tech Initiative;
                  Special Education teachers and related service providers
FROM:   Gail Ghere and Rebecca Tetlie

Special Education File Reviews for MN Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process, Self-Review (MN CIMP)
10/19/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers, Principals and APs
FROM: Cecelia Dodge and Patty O’Neill

MAP/NWEA Testing
10/19/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff Participating in MAP/NWEA Testing
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

EasyIEP News
10/19/2009
TO: All EasyIEP Users
FROM: Mary Garrison, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

UDL Technology Initiative: Using Flip Cameras in the Classroom
10/19/2009
TO: UDL Tech Initiative Teachers
FROM: Rebecca Tetlie and Gail Ghere

The ABC's of Stress Management
10/12/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Teacher of the Year
10/12/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff and Building Administrators
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Multicultural Resource Center Professional Development Opportunities
10/12/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

More EasyIEP Help Sessions Scheduled
10/12/2009
TO: All EasyIEP Users
FROM: Mary Garrison, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
10/12/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Whole to Part (IRI) Data Collection
10/5/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Pennies for Peace Project Approved
10/5/2009
TO: Principals and Special Education Staff
FROM: Jeffrey Snyder and SPPS Community Education Service Learning Team

This week is Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
10/5/2009
TO: All Newsletter Recipients
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

SUMIT Computer Training Program wants to help you!
10/5/2009
TO: All Newsletter Recipients
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Ramsey County Newsletter
10/5/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Special Education Paraprofessional Development Opportunity
10/5/2009
TO: All Special Education Teaching Assistants, Educational Assistants, and CDTs
FROM: Gail Ghere and Susan Tesar

IDI/Cultural Proficiency Professional Development (CPPD)
9/28/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge & Yusef Mgeni

Autism Spectrum Disorders; Applications of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
9/28/2009
TO: All Autism Special Education Teachers with Active Certified Instructor in NVCI
FROM: Mary Kelly, Special Education Elementary Supervisor

EasyIEP News
9/21/2009
TO: All EasyIEP Users
FROM: Mary Garrison & Janet Lowe

Special Education Staff Directory
9/21/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Amy Riley, Special Education Project Coordinator

Update: Documenting IEP Minutes for Co-taught Classes
9/21/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers & Related Service Providers
FROM: Gail Ghere, Special Education Assistant Administrator

Congratulations! Barb Wollak Selected as ARC Teacher of the Year
9/21/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Writing an IEP In-Service Provided at Metro ECSU sponsored by RCSPD – Regional Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
9/21/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Special Education Elementary Supervisor

Special Education Paraprofessional Development Opportunity – please share with all special education paraprofessionals (TAs, EAs and CDTs)
9/21/2009 10:46 AM
TO: All Special Education Teaching Assistants, Educational Assistants, and CDTs
FROM: Gail Ghere, Special Education Assistant Administrator

Welcome Back!
9/14/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Attention All Special Education Licensed Staff: Required New Staff Development in Special Education Documentation
9/14/2009
TO: All Licensed Staff who are New to SPPS & Building Administrators
FROM: Ruth Paisley, Supervisor ECSE & Patty O’Neill, Assistant Administrator

IEP File Folders Remaining at 4th Floor, Special Education
9/14/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

New Procedural Safeguards
9/14/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Whole to Part (IRI) Data Collection
9/14/2009
TO: All Elementary Special Education Teachers
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

PALS Assessment Training for Special Education Teachers
9/14/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Mondo Materials – Special Education Purchase
9/14/2009
TO: All Elementary Special Education Staff and Elementary Principals
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Update: Special Education Online Referral Upgrades
9/14/2009
TO: All Licensed Special Education Staff & Building Administrators
FROM: Gail Ghere, Assistant Administrator

Special Education Logo Clothing
9/14/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Amy Riley, Special Education Project Coordinator

Thanks for a Great Year!
6/8/2009
TO: All Newsletter Recipients
FROM: Cecelia Dodge & Special Education Administration

Good News for 2009-2010!
6/8/2009
TO: All Special Education Case Managers & Building Administrators
FROM: Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Announcing the Jan Manchester Memorial Library
6/8/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

TIMELINE: Special Education Transfer Files
6/1/2009
TO: All Special Education Case Managers
FROM: Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Recording BST Scores for “Pass Individual” on IEPs
6/1/2009
TO: All Special Education Case Managers & Building Administrators
FROM: Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Second Annual Summer Collaboration Conference: Down to the Final Days for Registration
6/1/2009
TO: Special Education, General Education and ELL Co-teachers
FROM: Gail Ghere, Collaborative Initiative Lead

Universal Design for Learning Technology Initiative
6/1/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Retiring Special Education Staff
6/1/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Lydia Peterson Nominated for Top Teacher Award
6/1/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Free Arc Event: A Housing Policy Summit for People with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
5/26/2009
TO: All Newsletter Recipients
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

InSteps Students Have Special Night Out
5/26/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Up to the MN*AT Summer Institute on Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning
5/26/2009
TO: Elementary-High School Special Education Staff
FROM: Assistive Technology Team

100+ Student applications for Extended School Year not completed
5/18/2009
TO: All Special Education Professional Staff
FROM: Mary Garrison, Special Education Elementary Supervisor

CIMP Parent Survey
5/18/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff and Building Administrators
FROM: Ruth Paisley, ECSE Supervisor

Triathlon Team Seeking Support for Special Education Program
5/18/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: The Lab's Triathlon Team

MTAS Follow-up
5/11/2009
TO: Administrators of the MTAS
FROM: Kathy Klonecki, Consultant for MTAS

Elementary Collaboration Celebration Open House: Last Chance to Register
5/11/2009
TO: Newsletter Recipients; Special Attention Elementary Principals and Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

MACMH Summer Training Series
5/11/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Special Education Reinvestment, New School Based Structure
5/4/2009
TO: Principals, APs, Special Education Staff, All Newsletter Readers
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Procedures for Evaluation Plans
5/4/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Window
5/4/2009
TO:             All Special Education Staff
FROM:       Marcy Doud, Middle Grades Special Education Supervisor
                  Sonja Fischer, Special Education Read 180 Coach
                  Susan Tesar, Special Education Read 180 Coach

Leadership Opportunity for a Parent of a Special Education Student
4/27/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Special Education Advisory Council-Sponsored Event
4/27/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Pat Mesler, High School Special Education Supervisor

Natural Grade Progression Record Transfers
4/27/2009
TO:              Special Education Case Managers & Building Administrators
FROM:        Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D
                   Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Technical Assistance for Due Process
4/27/2009
TO: All Special Education Case Managers
FROM: Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Paraprofessional Training Opportunity
4/27/2009
TO: Special Education Case Managers, Teaching Assistants & Educational Assistants
FROM: Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Important MTAS Reminder
4/20/2009
TO: Special Education Case Managers, Lead Resource Staff & Building Administrators
FROM: Kathy Klonecki, Consultant for MTAS

CANCELLATION NOTICE: New Special Education Staff Due Process Training
4/20/2009
TO: All New Special Education Staff (ECSE, Elementary, and Secondary)
FROM: Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor

General Education Textbook Materials
4/13/2009
TO: All Special Education Teachers
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Parent Alternatives to Extended School Year
4/13/2009
TO: All K-12 Special Education Professional Staff
FROM: Mary Garrison, Special Education Elementary Supervisor

Update: 2nd Annual Collaboration Conference—Registration Open
4/13/2009
TO: All Special Education, ELL and General Education Teachers, Administrators and Coaches
FROM: Gail Ghere & Cecelia Dodge

Autism Certificate Cohort Program-University of St. Thomas
4/13/2009
TO: Special Education Teachers Interested in Autism Certificate
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Elementary Transition Toolkit Training
4/13/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Lisa Carrigan, Transition Lead Resource

Summer Transition Opportunity
4/13/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff who work with Seniors graduating in June 2009
FROM: Lisa Carrigan, Transition Lead Resource

Adding 1:1 Paraprofessionals to an IEP
4/6/2009
TO: All Special Education Case Managers
FROM: Mary Kelly, Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Student Applications for Extended School Year Services Due April 10th
4/6/2009
TO: All Special Education Professional Staff
FROM: Mary Garrison, Special Education Elementary Supervisor

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, IDEA Funds
3/23/2009
TO: Special Education Staff, Principals, APs & Other Newsletter Readers
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Special Education Students Attending ALC Programs During Summer
3/23/2009
TO: All K – 12 Special Education Professional Staff
FROM: Mary Garrison, Special Education Elementary Supervisor

Conducting Random File Reviews for the CIMP Report
3/23/2009
TO:              Special Education Case Managers & Building Administrators
FROM:        Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D
                   Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Preparation for the Administration of the MTAS: Reading, Mathematics, and Science
3/23/2009
TO:              Special Education Case Managers, Lead Resource Staff & Building Administrators
FROM:        Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor
                   Kathy Klonecki, Consultant for MTAS

Preparation for the Administration of the MTAS Alternate Writing Test for GRAD Writing in 9th Grade
3/23/2009
TO:              Special Education Case Managers, Lead Resource Staff & Building Administrators
FROM:        Barbara Stilwell, Ed.D, Continuous Improvement Supervisor
                   Kathy Klonecki, Consultant for MTAS

Inspiration Software for MN Writing Standards Training: RESCHEDULED TO MAY 7th
3/16/2009
TO: All Teachers of Struggling Writers Grades 4-12
FROM: Assistive Technology Team

Autistic License – A Play by Stacey Dinner-Levin & Illusion Theaters
3/10/2009
TO: All Newsletter Recipients
FROM: Cecelia Dodge, Director of Special Education

Sensory-Friendly Showing of “Race to Witch Mountain”
3/10/2009
TO: All Special Education Staff
FROM: Mary Pat Mesler, High School Special Education Supervisor

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