Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Taylor County Autism Support Group

Taylor County Autism Support Group 
Monday January 20, 2014
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Medford Area Public School District Office Building 

Partnership between parents, community, and school staff who are interested in helping educate, inform, provide resources, and raise awareness of the Autism Spectrum. All are invited to attend especially parents. Meetings will be held the 3rd Monday of each month.

Autism Support Group meetings and events will include: raising hope, support for all those impacted by autism, parent chats, family fun nights, guest speakers, book studies, topics of interest, sharing of resources, education, safe place to express feelings, collaboration with local agencies, connection with state and national autism advocacy organizations, google groups, autism awareness activities, and more!

For more information contact: Medford Schools Director of Special Education Joseph Greget at 715-748-2316 ext 324 or gregejo@medford.k12.wi.us

Thursday, December 5, 2013

New Guidance for DPI Model Form I-4

New Guidance for DPI Model Form I-4
New Guidance for Determining Participation in General Education Standards and Curriculum to Support DPI Model Form (I-4): Individualized Education Program: Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance has been posted to http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/form-i-4-guidance.pdf.
 
The purpose of this document is to address the question, “Will the student be involved full-time in the general education curriculum or, for preschoolers, in age-appropriate activities?,” which is located on the DPI Model Form (I-4): Individualized Education Program: Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance.

Originally posted by DPI Consultant Kirsten Guell
Kirsten.Guell@dpi.wi.gov

Monday, December 2, 2013

Specific Learning Disabilities Evaluations in Wisconsin - SLD in Plain Language, Checklists, and Guidance/Instruction for Completing SLD Forms ER-2A, ER-2B, and ER-2C

DPI links for helping with SLD evaluations: 


Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) in Plain Language:
Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) in Plain Language has been posted at http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/sld-plain-language.pdf. This document provides a summary of the new eligibility criteria requirements. Local education agencies will find it is a helpful resource for parents, families and other educators. The department acknowledges and thanks staff from FACETS and WSPEI who provided input during its development

SLD Evaluation Requirements Checklist:

Guidance and Instructions for Completing the SLD Sample Forms ER-2A, ER-2B, and ER-2C: