ACCESS for ELL Testing Window

December 1 to February 11

Barb Krenz will be testing at MASH

Lucia Albrecht will be testing at MAES and SES

Jessica Martin will be testing at MAMS

New Eligibility Checklist for Orthopedic Impairment

Visit http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/oi.html to see the new Eligibility Checklist for Orthopedic Impairment and the new list of OI Resources. 

OT and PT Resource and Planning Guide

The Department of Public Instruction is pleased to announce the publication of the "OT and PT Resource and Planning Guide", developed to help school staff and parents better understand the key roles occupational therapists and physical therapists play in the lives of children who need their services to benefit from their education. Their work supports Superintendent Evers' goal that every child will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the workforce and/or higher education.  You may access this guide at http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/pdf/ot-pt-guide-draft.pdf.

AIMS Web Winter Benchmark Testing Window

AIMS Web Winter Benchmark Testing Window is open from January 1 to February 1. AIMS Web is a benchmark and progress monitoring tool that is used to measure the progress of our students with disabilities and at risk students in K to 8. Reading and Mathematical areas are measured.

85 + Resources for Educators Guide to Social Media

85 plus resources for Educators Guide to Social Media contains excellent resources and links.
http://emergentbydesign.com/2009/11/24/75-resources-educator-guide-for-integrating-social-media/

Special Education and Student Services Website

Medford Area Public School District Special Education and Student Services website is now available off the school primary website at www.medford.k12.wi.us. Click on Special Education and Student Services link on the left hand side of the page.

You can still access it through https://sites.google.com/a/medford.k12.wi.us/specialed/ as well.

You will find many handouts, links, and resources related to many special education and student services topics.

iPad Training

Our next iPad training overview will be held on Monday January 31 from
3:30 to 5:00 in the District Office. This is an enrichment opportunity
for those interested.  As part of this overview you will learn more
about:

1. Secrets to the iPad review
2. Evernote application demonstration - recommended way to take notes
3. Ipodsibilities - One teacher's thoughts on using ipods and ipads in
the classroom
4. iPad Wiki - teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com
5. SLP Application List and Recommendations
6. Educator's Guide to Social Media
7. Student Blogs
8. Delete your smurf village application
9. Share your favorite application!
10. Questions and answers