End of First Semester Review for Special Education, Student Services, Reading, and Early Education

During first semester of the 10-11 school year we have accomplished the following:
Read 180 at MAMS
Expert 21 at MASH
Saxon Math at MAMS and MASH
Wilson Reading Level II Certification
Full Day Pre-Kindergarten
Universal Screening of Pre-Kindergarten Students in area of Speech Language
Autism Resource Classroom at MAES
Apple iPad implementation
Wilson Reading at MASH
Cross-Categorical Programming at MAES
Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies Model
SLATE Conference attendance
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant hiring
Wilson Fundations at Universal Level
Wilson Fundations Coaching/Facilitations Model
Wilson Fundations training
Wilson Reading training
Wilson Just Words training
Successful transition of students with Autism from MAES to MAMS
Successful transition of significant students with disabilities from MAMS to MASH
Medford Adult Diploma Academy
Taylor County Adult Literacy Council
Student Blogging
Social Media for Special Education and Student Services - Facebook, Twitter, Website, Blog
Very Special Arts at Camp Randall Stadium for students with moderate to severe disabilities
Wilson Just Words at Alternative High School
Adaptive Physical Education at MAMS and MASH
Building of Wireless Infrastructure in school buildings
RTI for LD trainings
iPad overview monthly trainings
iPad in Education Graduate Class through Marian University
Early Childhood Special Education-Speech Language Combined Model

In addition individual staff members have worked on their:
Professional Development Plan
National Board Teacher Certification
Reading Teacher Certification
Literacy Coaching Certification
Masters Degree in Educational Technology
Special Education Teacher Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

I would like to thank the staff for their extra hard work in implementing these new initiatives and programs along with furthering their professional development all to help further the education of our students who are at risk and those with disabilities.