Dear SAA Members:
Please use the link below to view a video update on the Governor's Budget Repair Bill, the State Budget and other legislation.
http://vimeo.com/wasda/saaupdate22511
Also, below is a link to Senate Bill 22 (Charter School Reform Bill).
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/data/SB-22.pdf
Thanks for listening and thanks for all your efforts on behalf of Wisconsin school children.
John D. Forester
Director of Government Relations
School Administrators Alliance(SAA)
4797 Hayes Road
Madison, WI 53704
608-242-1370
608-242-1290 (fax)
www.wsaa.org
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Twitter: @Joseph_Greget
You can follow me on twitter for regular updates on social media, web 2.0 tools, facebook, twitter, educational technology, apple iPads, online teacher resources, iphone, websites, blogs, wikis, special education and more.
Facebook for High School Students
I was part of a discussion today that focused on Facebook at the High School. There was discussion for and against the use of Facebook.
Positives
We discussed how teachers could use Facebook in their classroom. Reviewed Jeff Thomas blog on Complete Facebook Guide for Educators (available on my blog). There were handouts on A Teacher's Guide to Using Facebook, A Parent's Guide to Facebook, 8 Real Ways Facebook Enriched a First Grade Class, 50 Useful Facebook Tips for Teachers, and 100 Ways You Should be Using Facebook in Your Classroom. Cited Administrative Team discussion that Facebook should be available for students. Majority of students already have a Facebook account. Excellent way for students with disabilities to develop social skills.
Concerns:
Should students be allowed to use Facebook while in the library or a classroom if not as part of an educational class? Concerns were raised about policing students on Facebook, distractions, is it against Board policy, cyberbullying, not a safe place, and whether as a building and district we are ready for Facebook and social media to be opened up for students.
Discussion
We discussed gathering more information from staff in terms of a survey and staff meeting. Building administration viewpoints to be gathered. What could be a best practice plan for teaching staff on how to use and implementing appropriately?
What are some of your thoughts?
Positives
We discussed how teachers could use Facebook in their classroom. Reviewed Jeff Thomas blog on Complete Facebook Guide for Educators (available on my blog). There were handouts on A Teacher's Guide to Using Facebook, A Parent's Guide to Facebook, 8 Real Ways Facebook Enriched a First Grade Class, 50 Useful Facebook Tips for Teachers, and 100 Ways You Should be Using Facebook in Your Classroom. Cited Administrative Team discussion that Facebook should be available for students. Majority of students already have a Facebook account. Excellent way for students with disabilities to develop social skills.
Concerns:
Should students be allowed to use Facebook while in the library or a classroom if not as part of an educational class? Concerns were raised about policing students on Facebook, distractions, is it against Board policy, cyberbullying, not a safe place, and whether as a building and district we are ready for Facebook and social media to be opened up for students.
Discussion
We discussed gathering more information from staff in terms of a survey and staff meeting. Building administration viewpoints to be gathered. What could be a best practice plan for teaching staff on how to use and implementing appropriately?
What are some of your thoughts?
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Weekly Newsletter for Special Education and Student Services
Our weekly Special Education and Student Services Newsletter is now posted at:
https://sites.google.com/a/medford.k12.wi.us/specialed/home/special-education-and-student-services-newsletter
In this weekly newsletter:
1. Moment of Reflection
2. Staff Collaboration
3. World Math Day on March 1
4. World Spelling Day on March 3
5. Certified and Support Staff Summative Evaluation
6. Facebook Discussion
7. Taylor County Interagency Communications Committee on Feb 28
8. Apple iPad Overview meeting on Feb 28
9. Taylor County Adult Literacy Council on Feb 28
10. Transition Advisory Council on March 3
11. Taylor County Early Childhood Sub-Committee on March 4
12. Special Education Advisory Council on March 7
13. IEP availability for staff
14. SLD Power Point updated
https://sites.google.com/a/medford.k12.wi.us/specialed/home/special-education-and-student-services-newsletter
In this weekly newsletter:
1. Moment of Reflection
2. Staff Collaboration
3. World Math Day on March 1
4. World Spelling Day on March 3
5. Certified and Support Staff Summative Evaluation
6. Facebook Discussion
7. Taylor County Interagency Communications Committee on Feb 28
8. Apple iPad Overview meeting on Feb 28
9. Taylor County Adult Literacy Council on Feb 28
10. Transition Advisory Council on March 3
11. Taylor County Early Childhood Sub-Committee on March 4
12. Special Education Advisory Council on March 7
13. IEP availability for staff
14. SLD Power Point updated
Taylor County Early Childhood Sub-Committee meeting agenda
Here is our agenda for our next Taylor County Early Childhood Sub-Committee meeting on Friday March 4th from 1:30 to 3:30.
1. Week of the Young Child
2. Child Development Days in Taylor County
3. Child Passenger Safety - Booster Seat Law
4. Preschool Planning Mini-Grant Training for Community
5. Early Childhood Outcomes B-6 information
6. Autism Trainings for Caregivers
7. Pre-Kindergarten Blogs
8. Roundtable Updates
1. Week of the Young Child
2. Child Development Days in Taylor County
3. Child Passenger Safety - Booster Seat Law
4. Preschool Planning Mini-Grant Training for Community
5. Early Childhood Outcomes B-6 information
6. Autism Trainings for Caregivers
7. Pre-Kindergarten Blogs
8. Roundtable Updates
Special Education Advisory Council meeting agenda
Our next Special Education Advisory Council is scheduled for Monday March 7. It will be held from 4:00 to 5:30 in the District Office.
Agenda items will tentatively include:
1. Moment of Silence
2. Special Education Enrollment
3. Review of New Special Education Programs and Initiatives in 10-11
4. Review of ARRA Stimulus Funds
5. Health Care Assistant at MAMS update
6. MAMS and MAES Special Education Room Remodeling Costing
7. Significant Learning Disability Rule Change update
8. Autism Trainings for First Responders and Caregivers
9. Procedural Compliance Self-Assessment Review Cycle
10. Duties of the Responsible LEA for Children placed in Residential Care Centers
11. Review of Special Education Website
12. Other business
Agenda items will tentatively include:
1. Moment of Silence
2. Special Education Enrollment
3. Review of New Special Education Programs and Initiatives in 10-11
4. Review of ARRA Stimulus Funds
5. Health Care Assistant at MAMS update
6. MAMS and MAES Special Education Room Remodeling Costing
7. Significant Learning Disability Rule Change update
8. Autism Trainings for First Responders and Caregivers
9. Procedural Compliance Self-Assessment Review Cycle
10. Duties of the Responsible LEA for Children placed in Residential Care Centers
11. Review of Special Education Website
12. Other business
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