Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Taylor County Education Committee
Thank you to the Taylor County Education Committee for their funding support of our Medford Adult Diploma Academy earlier today! The Education Committee is very pleased that we are offering this opportunity for residents 18 and older in Taylor County to earn a high school diploma. Tonight alone we had 8 adults in class working toward their high school diploma!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Special Education Enrollment as of September 16, 2011
Special Education Enrollment as of September 16, 2011
SES = 26
MAES = 75
MAMS = 87
MASH = 88
Grand total = 288
MAES = 75
MAMS = 87
MASH = 88
Grand total = 288
Impairment Areas:
Speech Language = 121 ( 68 with speech as primary impairment and 53 as
additional handicap)
Learning Disability = 93
Other Health Impairment = 51
Emotional Behavioral Disability = 32
Autism = 16
Cognitive Disability = 15
Traumatic Brain Injury = 4
Hearing Impairment = 3
Vision Impairment = 3
Significant Developmental Delay = 2
Orthopedic Impairment = 1
Speech Language = 121 ( 68 with speech as primary impairment and 53 as
additional handicap)
Learning Disability = 93
Other Health Impairment = 51
Emotional Behavioral Disability = 32
Autism = 16
Cognitive Disability = 15
Traumatic Brain Injury = 4
Hearing Impairment = 3
Vision Impairment = 3
Significant Developmental Delay = 2
Orthopedic Impairment = 1
Related Services
Occupational Therapy = 51
Physical Therapy = 25
Occupational Therapy = 51
Physical Therapy = 25
Volunteers - Alternative High School
Volunteers - Alternative High School
Our Alternative HS students are looking for volunteer hours.
Individual or a group of students can help in many ways: help with a
classroom project, janitorial, raking leaves, painting murals,
tutorial, etc. The possibilities are endless. Students must complete
15 hours per week of volunteer or work hours.
Our Alternative HS students are looking for volunteer hours.
Individual or a group of students can help in many ways: help with a
classroom project, janitorial, raking leaves, painting murals,
tutorial, etc. The possibilities are endless. Students must complete
15 hours per week of volunteer or work hours.
Juvenile Program in Taylor County
Juvenile Program
Taylor County Board member Chuck Zenner contacted me about starting a
Juvenile Program here in Taylor County similar in design to Racine
County. This would be a prevention step to students being placed in
Lincoln Hills for example. He will be forwarding me more information
which could be presented to our Taylor County Interagency
Communications Committee.
Taylor County Board member Chuck Zenner contacted me about starting a
Juvenile Program here in Taylor County similar in design to Racine
County. This would be a prevention step to students being placed in
Lincoln Hills for example. He will be forwarding me more information
which could be presented to our Taylor County Interagency
Communications Committee.
Alcohol Assessment and Treatment Training in Taylor County
Alcohol Assessment and Treatment Training in Taylor County
Dr. Pamela Bean and Dr. James Harasymiw will give a presentation on
the most current evidence based Alcohol testing for Alcohol Assessment
and treatment. Taylor County Human Services is one of the first
counties in the state to provide this testing in effort to keep our
county safe from Alcohol related injury and death. Student Services
staff will attend on October 25 at 2:00 pm at NTC Campus in Medford.
Dr. Pamela Bean and Dr. James Harasymiw will give a presentation on
the most current evidence based Alcohol testing for Alcohol Assessment
and treatment. Taylor County Human Services is one of the first
counties in the state to provide this testing in effort to keep our
county safe from Alcohol related injury and death. Student Services
staff will attend on October 25 at 2:00 pm at NTC Campus in Medford.
Examples of IEP Goals and Objectives
Here are excellent resources to use for examples of IEP Goals and Objectives.
1. 177 page bank of IEP Goals and Objectives in all areas: http://mscrowleysclassroom.com/images/iep_goal_bank.pdf
2. Students with Autism - Goals with Objectives: http://www.specialed.us/autism/05/g_o.htm
3. Students with Autism - Goals without Objectives: http://www.specialed.us/autism/05/gwo.htm
4. Speech Language - http://www.speakingofspeech.com/IEP_Goal_Bank.html
1. 177 page bank of IEP Goals and Objectives in all areas: http://mscrowleysclassroom.com/images/iep_goal_bank.pdf
2. Students with Autism - Goals with Objectives: http://www.specialed.us/autism/05/g_o.htm
3. Students with Autism - Goals without Objectives: http://www.specialed.us/autism/05/gwo.htm
4. Speech Language - http://www.speakingofspeech.com/IEP_Goal_Bank.html
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wilson Reading and Just Words - Support for New Teachers
WILSON READING FOR 11-12
Our past model for new teachers of Wilson Reading has been to:
1. Attend a three day Wilson Reading overview training
2. Teach the program for 2-3 weeks
3. Travel to Elmbrook School District to attend a Wilson Reading overview and ask questions
We will have to change our model this year since our initial training was held in September:
1. We had 10 staff attend an initial Wilson Reading overview training in September
2. New staff will teach Wilson Reading for 2-3 weeks
3. New staff are encouraged to contact a Wilson Reading Level I Certified Teacher to (1) observe them teach a lesson, (2) have them observe you teach a lesson, and/or (3) schedule a time to meet with them to ask questions or for recommendations, etc. Work with a Level I teacher for their availability and Principal for scheduling time to do so.
4. New staff also have access to the online Wilson Academy. This username and password was sent to you in an email when you registered for the training.
Wilson Reading Level I Certified Teachers are:
*Joyce Woletz - Reading Specialist/Reading Teacher at MAES
*Kris Brandner - Special Education Teacher at SES
*Kathy Schumacher - Special Education Teacher at MAES
*Misty Galli - Special Education Teacher at MAES
*Ann Jochimsen - Speech Language Pathologist at MAES and MASH
Karen Dallas - Title I teacher at SES
Shari Gajewski - Special Education Teacher at MASH
Mary Fliehs - Title I Teacher at MAES
Oralee Dittrich - Former Special Education Teacher at MASH
Peggy Czerniak - Kindergarten Teacher at SES
Kim Fechhelm - Title I Teacher at MAES
11 Wilson Reading teachers completed a year long Level I practicum that consisted of 5 formal observations by certified Wilson Trainer, completion of online course, and passing of a 120 point fidelity checklist. * 5 teachers are completing two practicums (Step 7-12 and Group) and an online class for their Level II Certification.
When taught to fidelity it has been proven time and time again with students that they can learn to read from their teacher and this program.
WILSON JUST WORDS
1. We have several teachers who are teaching Just Words for the first time in 11-12: Shari Gajewski, Jill Chasteen, Carol Wieman, Judy Mader, and Joyce Woletz.
We have one licensed teacher in the district who has been teaching it for over a year - that is Cindy Gibson at our Alternative High School. She would be a good resource if you have questions.
2. Wilson Just Words Academy Online Support:
www.wilsonlanguage.com/academy
Username: gregejo@medford.k12.wi.us
Password: Medfordsf10
You will have access to:
InterActivities Whiteboard Application
Video Demonstrations
Printable teaching aids
Fillable Lesson Plans
Discussion Board
Measuring of Student Progress
You can use the above username and password for our district use.
3. Wilson Just Words at our Medford Adult Diploma Academy -
We are looking for someone to teach Wilson Just Words on Monday nights for at least a semester in a two hour block like 4:00 to 6:00. This would be taught to adults with limited reading skills and will run through our CLC Community Education. If you are interested, please contact me.
Our past model for new teachers of Wilson Reading has been to:
1. Attend a three day Wilson Reading overview training
2. Teach the program for 2-3 weeks
3. Travel to Elmbrook School District to attend a Wilson Reading overview and ask questions
We will have to change our model this year since our initial training was held in September:
1. We had 10 staff attend an initial Wilson Reading overview training in September
2. New staff will teach Wilson Reading for 2-3 weeks
3. New staff are encouraged to contact a Wilson Reading Level I Certified Teacher to (1) observe them teach a lesson, (2) have them observe you teach a lesson, and/or (3) schedule a time to meet with them to ask questions or for recommendations, etc. Work with a Level I teacher for their availability and Principal for scheduling time to do so.
4. New staff also have access to the online Wilson Academy. This username and password was sent to you in an email when you registered for the training.
Wilson Reading Level I Certified Teachers are:
*Joyce Woletz - Reading Specialist/Reading Teacher at MAES
*Kris Brandner - Special Education Teacher at SES
*Kathy Schumacher - Special Education Teacher at MAES
*Misty Galli - Special Education Teacher at MAES
*Ann Jochimsen - Speech Language Pathologist at MAES and MASH
Karen Dallas - Title I teacher at SES
Shari Gajewski - Special Education Teacher at MASH
Mary Fliehs - Title I Teacher at MAES
Oralee Dittrich - Former Special Education Teacher at MASH
Peggy Czerniak - Kindergarten Teacher at SES
Kim Fechhelm - Title I Teacher at MAES
11 Wilson Reading teachers completed a year long Level I practicum that consisted of 5 formal observations by certified Wilson Trainer, completion of online course, and passing of a 120 point fidelity checklist. * 5 teachers are completing two practicums (Step 7-12 and Group) and an online class for their Level II Certification.
When taught to fidelity it has been proven time and time again with students that they can learn to read from their teacher and this program.
WILSON JUST WORDS
1. We have several teachers who are teaching Just Words for the first time in 11-12: Shari Gajewski, Jill Chasteen, Carol Wieman, Judy Mader, and Joyce Woletz.
We have one licensed teacher in the district who has been teaching it for over a year - that is Cindy Gibson at our Alternative High School. She would be a good resource if you have questions.
2. Wilson Just Words Academy Online Support:
www.wilsonlanguage.com/academy
Username: gregejo@medford.k12.wi.us
Password: Medfordsf10
You will have access to:
InterActivities Whiteboard Application
Video Demonstrations
Printable teaching aids
Fillable Lesson Plans
Discussion Board
Measuring of Student Progress
You can use the above username and password for our district use.
3. Wilson Just Words at our Medford Adult Diploma Academy -
We are looking for someone to teach Wilson Just Words on Monday nights for at least a semester in a two hour block like 4:00 to 6:00. This would be taught to adults with limited reading skills and will run through our CLC Community Education. If you are interested, please contact me.
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