CAASPP Testing

For the 2022 spring administration of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) for English language arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science (CAST), students will be able to take their assigned tests remotely. Our priority is to keep our students and educators safe by following state, county, and local health and safety requirements associated with the current pandemic. Our faculty will continue reaching out to students to schedule them for their testing sessions. Testing will occur over the next few weeks.

Re-Enrollment

This year our re-enrollment process will be done within our PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please follow the instructions below to log into PowerSchool to indicate if your student(s) will be returning. It is important to note that current students are not automatically re-enrolled for the fall. We do need confirmation that you are accepting your spot in Peak Prep (via the PowerSchool re-enrollment form only) and a completed master agreement, and updated proof of residency.

We are committed to your student's academic success and devoted to ensuring that each student has the support they need to succeed. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! I am here to support you.

Mrs. Sabrina Ciolino

Principal

Peak Prep Pleasant Valley

Mobile: 415-320-1401
Email: sabrina.ciolino@peak-prep.org
Website: peak-prep.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peakprep/
Address: 2150 Pickwick Drive #304 Camarillo, CA 93010

Would you like to request a virtual meeting with me? Click this link!

An IEP is an individualized education program, an educational road map for children with disabilities. Required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, an IEP is a regularly updated document outlining students' goals and milestones based on their unique abilities. IEPs are created by teachers, parents, school administrators, other school staff such as psychologists, and sometimes students themselves. All students in special education have IEPs.

504 and ADA are civil rights laws that guarantee that “no otherwise qualified person shall be excluded solely on the basis of a disability.” This means schools must identify students who have disabilities and provide support and services to ensure these students have the same opportunity to access all programs and activities at the school they are qualified for despite the disability.

If your child has a diagnosed disability or you feel your child needs assessment for a disability that impacts school performance, speak to your child’s teacher or counselor.

Examples of disabilities that are addressed by 504 plans include ADHD, diabetes, asthma, depression, and health-related issues.

Speak to your child’s Principal or school psychologist to ask about an evaluation for ADA/504.

A 504 plan is geared toward ensuring a student has equitable access to a learning environment. 504 plans are typically available to students with a broader range of disabilities, including attention deficit disorders.

An IEP focuses on educational benefits, and often includes direct services such as speech or occupational therapy. IEPs are available to students with one 13 specific criteria such as orthopedic impairments or intellectual disabilities.

Both are free. Some students have both, and some just have one or the other.

Schools will evaluate a student to determine whether they qualify for an IEP or 504 plan.

To get an IEP plan, a student’s disability must interfere with their ability to fully benefit from the general education curriculum, meaning that they need specialized instruction.

To get a 504 plan, a student’s disability must hinder their ability to learn in a general education classroom without accommodations.

We want to work with you to help your child succeed. There are a variety of options available.

• Academic
• Behavioral
• Social
• Physical
• Communication

There are numerous options in general education for addressing your child’s needs. All California core curricular materials and textbooks have a variety of “differentiation” strategies to address different learning styles. Talk to your child’s teacher or counselor about possible strategies or supports.

In addition, all schools have a problem-solving team of educators who meet regularly to discuss strategies for their students who continue to struggle. At Peak Prep this team is called Student Study Team (SST). This team assists teachers and counselors by analyzing student performance data and planning needed intervention services for students at the school.

Ask your child’s teacher or counselor about a referral to the school’s problem-solving team

If you and the school have tried a variety of changes in general education and they are still not effective, the school problem-solving team will make a referral for a special education assessment. Or, parents can request an assessment at any time. Be sure to put your request in writing, date it, and note all areas of concern. Give the request to the school principal.

Within 15 days of your request, you will receive either:

• An Assessment Plan noting areas in which your child will be assessed, - or - -
• A notice that the district declines to assess, with reasons given. You have the right to appeal this decision.

If you receive the Assessment Plan, you must sign it and return to the school. Within 60 days of receipt of the signed Assessment Plan, all assessments will be completed and an Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting will be held to discuss your child’s eligibility. If your child is eligible, an IEP will be developed. An IEP will include specific goals to address your child’s needs, and services to support those goals.

If you need help moving ahead, talk to your principal (Mrs. Ciolino) or homeroom teacher.

If you still need help, contact the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area at (805) 437-1560. They can connect you with professionals who are knowledgeable about special education and/or other parents of children with special needs.

Your concerns about your child may go beyond school. The Interface 211 Helpline can help you find resources.

Social/Emotional Issues -

• Ventura County Behavioral Health (866) 998-2243
• LA County Mental Health (800) 854-4771
• United Parents (805) 384-1555
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Developmental Disabilities -

• Tri-Counties Regional Center (800) 664-3177 (Ventura County)
• North LA County Regional Center (818) 778- 1900
• Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center (800) 322-3679
• Autism Society of Ventura County (805) 496- 1632
• Area Board IX for Developmental Disabilities (805) 648-0220 (Ventura County)
• Area Board X (818) 543-4631 (LA County)

Hearing Loss -

• Ventura County Office of Education Hearing Conservation (805) 437-1380

Physical/Health Disabilities

• California Children Services (CCS) 1-800-781-4449 x4

Learning Disabilities—

• National website www.ldaamerica.org

The Ventura County SELPA has a number of resources with information that might be useful to families. You may download from our website, or request a free copy of the “504/ADA Handbook,” “Parent Guide to Special Education,” “Community Resources for Families of Young Children,” “Community Resource Directory” or “Adult Services Directory,” by calling (805) 437-1560.

• Click here to log in: http://peak.powerschool.com/public
• You will NOT sign in. Please toggle to "Create Account" instead:
• Then select "Create Account" again.
• Please enter your information here and be sure to write down your new password. School staff does not have access to any parent-created passwords.

Your Access ID and Access Password were sent to you by your homeroom teacher earlier in the year and were resent to you this week.

If you need this information again, please reach out to your homeroom teacher.

1. Complete the Re-enrollment form for each student (and upload your proof of residency).
2. Optional: Update emergency contact information

After everything in PowerSchool has been submitted and approved, we will begin creating your student's mast agreement for the 2022-2023 school year. Once the MA has been created it will be sent to you for signature via DocHub.

Once the Master Agreement has been signed by both student and guardian, we will welcome you back to our school.

If you have multiple children in the District, you will receive a separate email for each child.

Click here for instructions on how to link your child(ren) to your account.

Once each child has been linked to your newly created account, you can access all of them with a single login.

We would greatly appreciate your taking a few minutes to provide feedback on your experience at Peak Prep.

If you are a parent that would love to help us grow and support us in ways we can be more diverse and improve our school please consider joining our parent advisory committee. Please complete this ticket and we will get you on our committee: https://tinyurl.com/PACatPeak

We are working on goals and action plans for the next school year. We would love your input. If you would like to join our Site Council please email Sabrina.Ciolino@peak-prep.org

THE STUDENT SHALL:

✓ 1. Attend school daily (M-F)

✓ 2. Log in daily prior to 11 am.

✓ 3. Submit work daily (as well as on time).

✓ 2. Attend each synchronous lesson on time.

✓ 3. Abide by the terms of the master agreement.

✓ 4. Report to the teacher, counselor, or administrator as directed

✓ 5. Attend each intervention/testing session with the teacher on time

✓1. Maintain an awareness of their legal obligations to see that their child

• (a) attends school DAILY
• (b) logs in and submits work daily prior to 11 am
• (c) spends 4-6 hours per day engaged in educational activities provided by the school.

✓ 2. Attend all meetings and conferences concerning their child.

✓ 3. Contact appropriate school personnel to discuss academic concerns.

✓ 4. Contact school regarding absences.

✓ 5. Ensure all work is submitted correctly through the LMS and on time.

✓ 6. Sign all learning logs each Friday afternoon.

Please be aware that all communications generally receive a reply from school staff within 24 hours (not including holidays or weekends). Although the online system is typically available 24/7, our staff members are available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Internet For All Now: The California Emerging Technology Fund has provided access to affordable offers, as well as a number to call 1-844-841-INFO (4636) to assist parents: http://www.internetforallnow.org/get_affordable_internet_today.

The following table contains special offers extended by various providers throughout the state.

Each Friday, your Homeroom teacher will send the parent/guardian a Learning Log via Dochub. The learning log is a record that the parent/guardian will sign and initial certifying that the student listed above has "engaged in [required] educational activities" on each day that they have initialed.

Please take a minute to initial, sign, and finalized your student's learning log every Friday afternoon.

Each student at Peak Prep has been assigned a homeroom teacher. Your homeroom teacher will be your primary point of communication for support.

Email: info@peak-prep.org
Website: www.peak-prep.org
Location: 2150 Pickwick Drive #304 Camarillo, CA 93010
Phone: 855-900-7325
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peakprep/
Twitter: @peakpreppv