The Scoop
Special Services Update - March 4, 2022
Restraint Documentation- New ADD/SELECT Options in Frontline
Please utilize these options to help streamline the restraint documentation process. We hope these options will also ease some of the documentation burden. Thank you!
Dashboard Resource
Be sure and check out our Special Services Goal Dashboard HERE.
It is a great resource for principals, teachers, service providers and assessment personnel to see how we are doing on our department goals and supporting students.
STAAR Updates
TEA has released guidance on "Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy". For tests offered online, including STAAR, EOC, and TELPAS, paper administration will not be allowed unless a request is made to and approved by TEA. Requests for a special paper administration will only be approved if the rationale includes evidence that a paper administration is due to the student's inability to access the assessment or accommodations in an online format.
Changes needed for STAAR testing must be made no later than 2 weeks before the STAAR administration. Please be mindful of this when scheduling ARDS. Timelines to assist in planning are:
· EOC English I and II: ARD/Amendments need to be completed by March 11th because of Spring Break.
· May EOC tests and STAAR Assessments (Grade 3-8): ARD/Amendments need to be completed by April 15th (EOC) and April 22nd (Grade 3-8 STAAR).
HAND in HAND EXPO - April 9th
Please spread the word to and share this flyer with families! It will be a great event :) Hope to see you there!
Appraisal Meetings Scheduled Soon
To prepare for these meetings, continue to gather evidence of your work towards your goals and the areas of appraisal if you have any. You can upload documents into your file in Eduphoria Strive. If you have any questions regarding this process please feel free to reach out to keriwilliams@tomballisd.net
Although it has been a very busy and not typical type of year, there have been so many things to celebrate with the accomplishments and actions of the Special Services Staff! Can't wait to get to see all of those great things documented and praised!
SUCCESS GOLF - MARCH 11
Bags from Be An Angel were delivered to us TODAY! Campuses should either have received their bag today, or will get it on Monday.
If you are able to volunteer that day and support students and campuses that would be great! It is such a fun event!
NVCI Initial Training
Summer and next year's schedule will be published soon! More information to come on these dates. Please contact Kalli Wakefield if you ahve any questions about NVCI training.
ESY Positions are Posted! Help Wanted!
The pay for summer positions has been increased by 20% for this year!
If you previously applied through the application, please apply again. There were technical difficulties earlier in the week that have been rectified.
If you have questions about ESY/Compensatory positions, please email Kalli Wakefield kalliwakefield@tomballisd.net
Ruling Roundup by LRP
This week's topic: Extended School Year Planning (LRP)
Many court case reviews regarding ESY.
Click HERE to read about
TIP OF THE WEEK - NUTRITION MONTH
The American Heart Association is celebrating Nutrition Month during the month of March. This Month's Hearth Healthy Tip Is:
EATING MORE FRUITS & VEGETABLES CAN BE EASY
TIP:
All produce counts, which means canned, fresh and frozen varieties can help you reach your goal. The recommendation is 4 ½ cups of each per day.
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: When buying canned, dried, or frozen vegetables and fruit, be sure to compare food labels and choose the products with the lowest amount of sodium and added sugars.
Presley Has Arrived!
We LOVE our Diagnosticians!!!
Student Support Shout Outs
Olga Champagne & Jacy Warren- They will be receiving Starbucks gift cards for finding the hidden statement in the SCOOP and responding 1st and 2nd. Thank you for staying informed!
Patsy Ward - Thank you for completing a re-evaluation in less than 30 hours notice without complaint and beautifully! You know and care about your students and are so flexible in working with your evaluation teams cooperatively!
Grant Granquist - AP shout out to Mr. Granquist for his creativity, initiative and problem solving for his campus and students. We greatly appreciate all that you do for ALL students!
Brenda K, Donna L., Eileen G., Whitney P., Kathryn G. and Jen D. - Thank you for supporting our students and doing what it takes. Knowing that the very fast turn around and still ensuring a quality evaluation for students may be necessary and all the while doing it with gratitude and a smile. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our students and staff!
Student Support Specialists, Nancy Newton and Jennifer Sewell - Huge Thanks to the TEAM for supporting multiple campuses and students in need again this week!
More Information
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