EHS Parents please join us on March 27th at 5:30 PM in the Performing Arts Building.
This meeting aims to inform parents and families about the transition of their middle school and high school students from a Special Education resource classroom setting into an all inclusive General Education classroom setting and what that may look like.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to address concerns, clarify expectations and foster collaboration between parents, educators and students to assist in a successful transition into a General Education inclusion setting where a Special Education teacher and and a General Education teacher are providing the needed teaching support.
Additionally, the meeting is also meant to address the questions about supporting those Special Education students who are in General Education classrooms where there is not a Special Education teacher present.
Below is the proposed agenda for the SPED Inclusion parent meeting:
Welcome and Introduction
● Introduce the facilitators of the meeting.
● Briefly outline the purpose and objectives of the meeting.
Understanding Inclusion
● Define inclusion and its benefits for students with diverse needs.
● Explain the difference between resource and inclusion settings.
Support Services Available
● Describe the support services available in the inclusion setting.
● Explain how Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) will be implemented in the
new setting.
Role of Parents in the Transition
● Discuss the importance of parental involvement in the transition process.
● Provide tips for supporting students at home during the transition.
Addressing Concerns and Questions
● Open the floor for parents to ask questions and express concerns.
● Facilitate a discussion to address any uncertainties or fears.
● Graduation Standard Diploma and Adjusted Diploma - Nuances
● Standard classroom makeup split, max numbers of SPED students per class
● Grading scale questions and concerns and pursuit of standard diplomas for all
9th and 10th grade students at EHS
● Adjusted diplomas for 11th and 12th grade students
● PAES Lab incorporation in EHS community (Voc Rehab) Collaboration and
Communication (PRE-ETS, CRAVE Camp, PRE-ETS Camp, Internships)
● Emphasize the importance of collaboration between parents, educators, and
students
Finally, the new General Education inclusion process will require that we keep our students in their General Education classes to ensure that they have the opportunity to learn alongside their peers. This type of inclusion fosters improvements in social skills, empathy and the sense of belonging to the larger community.
The General Education classes provide diverse learning experiences, challenging students to reach their full potential while building resilience and independence by staying in mainstream education.
Which is where your students develop essential life skills, adaptability and confidence while they are being prepared for future success in a diverse world.