“A key aspect in thinking about achievement of students with disabilities is access - access to general education curriculum, access to high quality instruction, and access to peers” (Theoharis and Causton, 2014).
The “Examining Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Practices to Support Diverse Learners” series is a cohort model that will allow building and district teams to gain awareness, build a deeper level of understanding, and change practices to ensure that all students are served in their LRE. This is a five-day series during the 2018-2019 school year and a commitment through the 2019-2020 school year.
Team Composition (minimum of three, maximum of eight
people):
= Building
based team—general educator, intervention specialist, principal (required member), BLT member(s) (3-4 people) or
=District
level team—special education director, curriculum director, building principals, general educators and intervention specialists
Session
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Date
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Location
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Who should attend?
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Time
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All sessions are 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (registration at 8:30 am)
Lunch on your own
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Data Gathering
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September 18, 2018
OR
October 4, 2018
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ESC of Northeast Ohio
6393 Oak Tree Blvd.
Independence, OH 44131
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At least two team members
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Registration for the Data Gathering session is through STARS
Go to: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal/ (each team member must register individually)
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Session 1
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October 23, 2018
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Holiday Inn Independence
6001 Rockside Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
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Team (including central office administrator)
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Session 2
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December 6, 2018
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Holiday Inn Independence
6001 Rockside Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
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Team (central office administrator optional)
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Session 3
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January 9, 2019
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ESC of Northeast Ohio
6393 Oak Tree Blvd.
Independence, OH 44131
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Team (central office administrator optional)
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Session 4
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March 18, 2019
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ESC of Northeast Ohio
6393 Oak Tree Blvd.
Independence, OH 44131
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Team (including central office administrator)
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Registration for the series is via the Team Registration Form (page 3), submitted to Yvonne Daycak. Registration must be submitted by Monday, September 10, 2018.
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Learning Targets for the series include:
= Analyze school and district level data to determine the current status of student services and student opportunities for learning.
= Align the school and district mission statements with shared values and a clear vision focused on equity.
= Facilitate conversations to raise equity awareness among educators, students, community members, and families.
= Investigate research of highly effective practices in integrated schools.
= Create a new service delivery map, rethinking structures and use of staff to create teams of professionals that meet the needs of all students.