Transcript Welcome to D211

Parent Information Night
WELCOME
TO
High School
District 211
Township High School
Nationally
Recognized
Blue Ribbon
Schools of
Excellence
District
211
The mission of District 211 is …
to serve the
educational needs of
the community by
developing and
implementing quality
programs which
challenge students to
achieve their potential
to become
contributing, informed
citizens capable of
meeting the demands
of a changing world.
Dr. Nancy Robb
Superintendent of Schools
District 211 Special Education
Administrators
Director of
Special
Education,
Julie Nowak
Assistant
Director of
Special
Education,
Renée Erickson
Assistant
Director of
Special
Education,
Mary Pat Krones
Hoffman Estates High School
Home of the Hawks
Important Hoffman HS People
Principal,
James Britton
Special Education Chair,
Diane Pfister
High School Can Feel Like a BIG
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Facilities:
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Personnel:
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District 211 consists of five high
schools and two therapeutic day
schools.
Each state of the art facility has a
swimming pool, an artificial turf
athletic field and a 500-seat
auditorium.
The district employs 993 certified
staff and 888 support service
personnel.
Students:
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There are nearly 13,000 students
enrolled in District 211’s schools.
High School Can Feel Like a BIG
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Supports:
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Freshmen orientation
Student Services
department
Special education case
managers
Tutoring centers
Computer labs
High School Helps
Students to …
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become self-advocates.
become active
participants in their
education.
learn to take
responsibility for their
actions.
transition to adulthood.
become informed
citizens.
To be Successful,
Students Must …
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Complete homework
independently and on time.
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Ask for help when needed.
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Respect school officials.
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Follow directions.
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Be responsible for their
actions.
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Develop study skills - do
more than just focus on
doing assignments.
Graduation Requirements for
the High School Diploma
Mandated 20 Credits
- 18 Academic
- 2 Physical Education
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4 years Physical Education
4 years English
3 years math
2 years social science
2 years science
Health
Consumer Education
Driver’s Education
–or30 hours of instruction in safety education
Electives
How to get 20 credits
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Earn AT LEAST 5 credits each year
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Make wise choices when selecting
classes
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If you fail a class enroll in summer
school to stay on track
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Without 20 credits, a student WILL
NOT graduate, regardless of how
many years he or she has attended
high school!
High School Activities
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Athletics
Competitive Groups
Performing Arts
Career Clubs
Publications
Student Government
Honors
Special Olympics
Participation/Eligibility for
Extracurricular Activities
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Sports/Activities
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Code of Behavior
IHSA Criteria
Attendance
Academic Eligibility
Driver’s Education
How Are Educational Placement
Decisions Made?
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Student’s current
academic
performance
Student’s educational
needs
Evaluation results
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incoming freshman
testing
case study findings
Special Education Services to
Meet Individual Student Needs
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Resource Service Center
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Co-Taught classes
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Resource/Strategies
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General Studies classes
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EDSC – Individualized
instructional period(s)
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SCED – Self-contained for entire
day
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Services for low incidence
disabilities
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Out-of-building programs
Services for Low
Incidence Populations
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Cluster Sites providing specialized services
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ELS: Educational Life Skills (HEHS)
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PH: Physically Handicapped Program (PHS)
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Functional and sensory-based academic curriculum
ATP: Adult Transition Program (HEHS)
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Serves students with severe medical and/or
cognitive needs
MN: Multiple Needs (HEHS)
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Supports students with PH needs
MC: Multiply Challenged (SHS)
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Functional academic curriculum
Functional transitional program
Services for Low
Incidence Populations
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Life and Learning Strategies
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4 year curriculum for students with ASDs or who
have related needs
Strategies include:
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Communication, social skills development, problemsolving, emotional self-awareness, organization,
time management
Sensory integration as needed
Hard of Hearing and Deaf
Visually Impaired
Member of NSSEO
Services for High
Incidence Populations
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Learning Strategies
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2 year curriculum
Strategy instruction in:
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test-taking, note-taking, reading/writing, study skills, organization
IEP self-awareness
self-determination skill building
post-secondary transition development
Life Strategies
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2 year curriculum
Strategy instruction in:
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Problem-solving, coping skill development, emotional regulation,
relationship skills, communication skills
IEP self-awareness
post-secondary transition development
Services for High
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General Studies
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Support Center
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Core academics at a modified instructional level, while meeting graduation requirements
Cross-categorical setting
IEP goal development intertwined into content instruction
Core academics at a modified/separate setting for behavioral/emotional needs
Instruction in regular education curriculum moved at individualized or small group pace
Responsive to student’s behavioral/emotional needs with point system & immediate
feedback
Self-Contained
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“School within a school”
Highly supported and supervised
Social, emotional and behavioral needs addressed
Individual and group counseling
Point and level system used each period to provide immediate feedback and redirection
Instruction in problem-solving, emotional regulation and self-awareness
Role of Special
Education Staff
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Assist with the transition process
Provide support – academic and
emotional
Guide students in meeting IEP
goals
Foster student self-advocacy and
independence
Teach compensatory strategies
Facilitate IEP accommodations
Student Tips for Success in
High School
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Get involved in activities!
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Self-advocate for needs
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Ask questions
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Apply skills
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Demonstrate responsibility
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Take advantage of academic opportunities
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Work towards graduation requirements
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Become familiar with IEP goals and accommodations
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Use an assignment notebook
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Set a homework routine (time & location)
Strategies
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Success
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Transition
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Utilize email to communicate with
teachers and case managers
Utilize On-line Parent Access
Dialogue with your child about school
Encourage your child to practice
responsibility
Encourage your child to self-advocate for
needs and accommodations
Establish a routine at home for reviewing
grade progress and homework completion
Timeline of Events
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Fall 2010
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Junior high & high school meet/share student information
Dec 4, 2010
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Explore Placement Test
 8AM, bring calculator, snack for ext. time, call home when finished
with extended time
Jan 19, 2011
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Incoming Freshman Parent Open House
 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Feb 2011
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Transition/IEP conference
 course & program recommendations
 summer school recommendation
 freshman orientation information
Summer 2011
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Summer School – possible course recommendation updates
August 2011
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attend Freshman Open House activities
High School is a Great
Place To Be!
We want your
student to be
successful and
enjoy his or her
high school
experience!
We Are Ready To Do Our Best!
Join Us!
Many Thanks!
We look
forward to
working
together
with you!