Teacher Resources

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 Resources 

Services & Resources 

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.