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PROCEDURAL HANDBOOK
The Procedural Handbook is now available in the Special Education Information System (SEIS) though the Reference/Document Library.
Teacher on Assignment Instructional Coach, Laura Ambrosius
The TOA is available to MUSD specialized education teachers.
The coach may provide coaching to teachers in specialized education by:
Working with teachers and administrators to develop a legally defensible Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Providing support to teachers with SEIS, IEP meetings, curriculum, classroom management, and technology resources.
Providing on-site staff development and instructional coaching support to ensure that all special education teachers and general education teachers (as needed) are knowledgeable on effective instructional strategies, program components and understanding the accountability aspects of IEPs.
Providing supplemental support and assistance to all classroom teachers in all academic areas through:
Analysis of data
In-class coaching
Professional Development
Demonstration lesson/modeling
Classroom observations
Assisting teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the content and learning strategies embedded in the academic/curricular programs.
Assisting teachers in maintaining a positive and nurturing classroom atmosphere/environment conducive to learning and highest student achievement.
Serving as a resource person to ensure program goals meet the specialized needs of students.
Participating as a member of the Special Education Team in department meetings, monitoring and evaluating the instructional program as well as student achievement/success.
WEBSITES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING TOOLS
Math Drills
MathFact Cafe
CEC Community
Book Share
NV Access (screen reader)
National Autism Center
Special Education Staff Meetings SESM 2024/2025
Time:
Secondary Focus
2:30 to 3:30
Elementary Focus
4:00 to 5:00
Location:
via Teams or In Person
Dates:
August 15th: Old JT/6051 Sunburst Avenue
October 31st: Microsoft Teams
January 16th: TEAMS
March 20th: TEAMS
May 29th: Old Joshua Tree
*TEAMS invite will be sent approximately one week prior to the meeting.