SPED Essentials

As we wrap up another school year, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each member of our special education team. Your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students have made a profound difference in their lives. Together, we've overcome challenges, celebrated successes, and forged bonds that strengthen our community. As we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to new opportunities, I am inspired by your resilience and passion for empowering every learner. Thank you for your tireless efforts. Wishing you a well-deserved break and looking forward to continuing our journey together in the new year.

But first, A VERY FULL MAY! Enjoy all of these traditions and "last" days.

Warmly,

Anjanette

• Complete 4th quarter progress monitoring
• Complete transportation requests for newly eligible students who will be accessing transportation for the first time
• Gather and send materials/data logs for students going to ESY—Sheryl South will send instructions
• Make sure all Synergy paperwork is finalized and uploaded
• Complete & finalize any correction paperwork
• Arrange for any materials that need to be sent to receiving school for students that are transitioning
• ECSE - complete outcome data
• HS - Complete Summary of Performance and Exit Surveys for Seniors
• Update and send coordinators projected caseload for upcoming school year

ESY is right around the corner!!

• Decisions regarding ESY eligibility should have already been made, but if you have any students that are qualifying now, you will need to reach out and work with your Special Services Coordinator.
• Letters of intent have been sent to those that have already qualified.
• The link for transportation is in the letter. Please remind parents that they need to complete the information within that link if they want their child to access Sped Transportation.
• The final day for students to start transportation on Day 1 is May 17th.
• Please reach out to ESY Site Directors and your Special Services Coordinator if you have any questions.

• There is still a need for paras during ESY. If someone asks you about it, please have them contact Debbie Pflumm.

• An MDR must be completed whenever a student reaches 10 consecutive or accumulated days of suspension.
• Once a student has reached the 11th day suspension, the “11th Day Rule” must be implemented.
• The 11th day rule requires that the student is provided with both general education curriculum and special education on every day the student is suspended, starting on the 11th day.

• When writing service lines on the IEP, rather than selecting a generic “case manager” role, please remember to select the specific provider role name instead (e.g. Resource Teacher, Center Based Resource Teacher, Career Transition Specialist, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Gifted Education Teacher, etc.).
• Please also remember to click “Show Detail” on each service line and update the Attendance Building/Program and Staff Name.

ESY Dates:

June 3rd - June 27th

ESY Locations:

Early Childhood - Harmony and Heartland

Elementary - Arbor Creek

Secondary - Chisholm Trail

Updated document attached.

Special Education / Resources (olatheschools.org)