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**All files updated after 7/23/09 will be indicated by the date in red. Be sure to check the dates to use and/or print the most current documents!**

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Main Teacher Handbook 2009 - 2010 (8/17/09)

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Appendices Directory

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Appendices

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M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

all document links on this page are pdf document unless otherwise noted

Appendix A - Calendars & Classroom Organizational Charts
A1: M-DCPS 2009 - 2010 School Calendar
A2: Organizational Chart and IEP Due Dates (to be kept in the classroom) word document 8/18/09
A3: Class List (to be sent to Pre-K District Office 3 times per year) word document 8/18/09
A4: Teacher Checklist 9/11/09
A5: Organizing Classroom Documents and Record Keeping
A6: Daily Monitoring Form for Diet/Allergy/Medical Condition - Sample
A7: Daily Monitoring Form for Diet/Allergy/Medical Condition - Blank
A8: Weekly/Monthly Monitoring Form for Diet/Allergy/Medical Condition - Blank
A9: Monthly Monitoring Form for Diet/Allergy/Medical Condition - Blank
   
Appendix B - The IEP Process & ESY Packets
B1: IEP Forms
B2: Sample of completed IEP
B3:

REVISED FOR 2009-2010! Suggested Measurable Goals and Benchmarks for Pre-K SPED "" (Many thanks to Lily Murphy for the updates!)

B4: Suggested Adaptations for Insert D ""
B5: Sample Individual Daily Schedule and Therapies
B6: Priority Educational Needs (PENS) ""
B7: Words to Consider When Writing IEPs ""
B8: Examples of Conditions for Goal Writing on IEPs ""
B9 Suggested Goals and Benchmarks for Kindergarten (Reading, Language Arts, and Math) ""
B10:

Extended School Year (ESY) Packets

   
Appendix C - Program Models
C1:

Referral/Evaluation Process

C2: Program Eligibility
C3: Continuum of Services
C4: Program Models 9/9/09
C5: Role Model Packet
C6: Suggestions for Recruiting Classroom Role Models
C7: Assessment Consent Form for Role Model Students (English and Spanish)
   
Appendix D - ESOL
D1: ESOL Forms and Assessments
D2: Description of ESOL Levels
D3: Prekindergarten ESOL Strategies
   
Appendix E - Daily Team Planning & Lesson Plan Forms
E1: Daily Team Planning Process
E2:

High/Scope Charts for Lesson Plan Book
- Preschool Curriculum Content with Key Developmental Indicators
- Preschool Key Developmental Indicators with Codes
- Infant/Toddler Key Experiences

E3:

Daily Lesson Plan Forms
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- Shared Reading / Scope and Sequence
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- VPK Education Standards (for front of lesson plan book)
- VPK Lesson Plan Explanation (for front of lesson plan book)
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- Full Day/Half Day word documents (for: Reverse Mainstream full or half-day, Inclusion, EH/SED)
- Full Day/Half Day with Math/Literacy/Investigation Small Group Time word documents
- "Rotation"word documents
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- VPK Lesson Plan Explanation for Classrooms for Autism Spectrum Disorder (for front of lesson plan book)
- Program for Children with Autism word documents
- LEAP word documents 8/26/09
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- PMH word documents :
Lesson Plan Explanation (for front of Lesson Plan book)
Lesson Plan 1
Lesson Plan 2

E4: High/Scope Wheels of Learning
E5: Substitute Letter
   
Appendix F - Forms (Can only be accessed from M-DCPS computers)
F1: IEP Forms
- Individualized Educational Plan - IEP blank form (4953)
- Insert B - Measurable Annual Goals and Benchmarks (5361)
- Insert D - Accommodations/Modifications in the Educational Setting (6132)
- Summary of Procedural Safeguards for Students with Disabilities (6335)
- Parent Resources (6334)
- Notification of Meeting (4851)
- Matrix of Services (5582)
- Informed Notice of IEP/EP Team Recommendation and Parental Consent for Educational Placement in Exceptional Student Education (4959)
- Informed Notice of Proposal or Refusal to Change Evaluation, Identification, Educational Placement, or Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) (4877)
F2: Assessment, Evaluation and Reevaluation Forms
- Observation of Prekindergarten Student Behaviors (4140)
- Informed Notice of Reevaluation Review Meeting and/or Consent for Reevaluation (4958)
- Notice of Intent and Parental/Guardian Consent to Conduct an Evaluation (4961)
- Child Study Team - Re-evaluation Documentation Form (CST-R - 3275)
-Notice of Intent and ParentalGuardian Consent to Conduct a Screening/Assessment (6279)
F3: ESOL Forms and Assessments
- Home Language Survey not available online at this time (5196)
- Home Language Screening Questionnaire (4219)
- Continuum of ESOL Placement Tests - Chart & RLDC Levels B, C, & D (4762)
- Oral Language Proficiency Scale-Revised - Interview with Guidelines - OLPS-R - Level A (5924)
- Individual LEP Student Plan - Elementary ( 4649)
F4: Medical & Therapy Forms
- Physician's Request for In-School Nursing and/or Respiratory Therapy Services (4560)
- Consent Form for Mutual Exchange of Information (2128)
- Physician's Statement (formerly Report of Medical Examination - 1920)
- Physician's Referral for Physical Therapy Evaluation (2515)
- Physician's Referral for Change in Health Status - Physical and Occupational Therapy (4502)
F5: Field Trip Forms
- Field Trip Parent Permission Form (4573)
- Field Trip Chaperone List (6802)
- Requisition for Special School Bus (1596)
F6: Behavioral Forms
- Anecdotal Record (2480)
- Parental Notice of Physical Restraint Procedures (3446)
- Observation of Prekindergarten Student Behaviors (4140)
F7:

Vision Forms
- Physician's Report of Eye Examination (1665)
- Functional Vision/Educational Assessment (3193)

F8: Miscellaneous Forms
- Request for Service - School/Classroom Equipment (0400)
- Parent Permission to Photograph/Videotape (6497)
   
Appendix G - Professional Development
G1: Professional Development (PD) Calendar
- Pre-K PD Calendar (List of offered trainings) 9/8/09
- Link to PD Registration Site
G2: Registration/Temporary Instructor Form for Professional Development, Classroom Observation and Mentoring 8/26/09
G3: Classroom Assessment Temporary Instructor/Substitute Days Form 9/10/09
   
Appendix H - High/Scope & the Value of Play
H1: Sample Classroom Design
H2: The Value of Work Time
H3: "When A Child Plays in the Areas" posters
H4: Play is Learning
H5:

Observation Scales
- Children's Art Products
- Beads and Laces
- Children's Block Structures
- Children's Writing Products
- Sequence of Cutting Development

H6: Unit Blocks
   
Appendix I - Instructional Materials
I1: Guidelines for the Purchase of Materials and Equipment
I2: Suggested Instructional Materials and Equipment
I3: Suggested Instructional Materials and Equipment for PMH and Multiply Impaired
I4: Master Classroom Materials List (per vendor, item # and price)
I5: Classroom Inventory of Materialsexcel document
I6: Classroom Inventory of Materials for PMHexcel document
   
Appendix J - Assistive Technology
J1: Overview of Assistive Technology
J2: "What is Assistive Technology" Flyer - in English - in Spanish
J3: Pre-K Guide to Considering Assistive Technology
J4:

Pre-K Assistive Technology Implementation Plan (ATIP) word document
- Sample #1 (communication, social interaction)
- Sample #2 (communication, organization, attention, play skills)
- Sample #3 (positive behavior support)

J5: ALL NEW! Assistive Technology Implementation in Pre-K - "ATIP in Every Classroom" power point document
J6: Procedures for Assitive Technology Implementation, Screening/Assessment and Follow-Up
J7: Updated PRIME Time Fact Sheet (inventory of materials, devices, software and resources on Pre-K PRIME Time vehicle) 10/9/09
   
Appendix K - Islands of Possibility - Curriculum Adaptations for Multiply Impaired/PMH
K1: Islands of Possibility Curriculum Overview
- Program Description
- Power Point: Islands of Possibility Overview power point document
- Power Point: Islands of Possibility Photo Tour power point document
K2: Sample Classroom Design
K3: Suggested Instructional Materials for PMH
K4: PMH Lesson Plan word document
K5: Positioning Chart
K6: PMH Data Recording Sheet word document
   
Appendix L - Curriculum Adaptations for Children with Visual Impairments
L1: Suggested Curriculum Adaptations for Working with Children with Visual Impairments
L2: Vision Forms
   
Appendix M - Programs for Children with Autism
M1: General Program Information
- Definition of Autism
- Elements of a Program for Children with Autism
- Diagram of Autism Spectrum
- Picture Exchange Communication System
M2: NEW! TEACCH Model
- The Culture of Autism
- TEACCH Strategies "" 9/17/09
- Daily Classroom Schedule - TEACCH Model
- Daily Lesson Plan - TEACCH Model
- Activities for 1:1 Time and 3:1 Time "" 9/14/09
- Work Time Staff Schedule Sample and Blank
- Work Time Rotation Sample and Blank
- Progress Report Sample - TEACCH
M3:

LEAP Model
- LEAP Info Flyer
- LEAP Daily Routine "" 8/26/09
- LEAP Daily Lesson Plan "" 8/26/09
- Progress Report Sample - LEAP
- The LEAP Parent Agreement - in English, in Spanish
- NEW! LEAP Integrated Preschool Components 8/26/09
- NEW! Naturalistic Teaching Strategies 8/26/09

- NEW! LEAP Large Posters 8/26/09

- NEW! Social Skills 8/26/09

- NEW! Visual Schedules 9/2/09

M4:

Data Collection
- Data Collection Form (blank)
- Data Collection Sample
- Data Collection Forms (10 Day)
- Data Collection Forms (10 Day)- Language
- Data Collection Forms Monthly
- Data Collection Forms Monthly- Language

M5:

Resources
- U.M. CARD Center
- National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
- Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the US
- Asperger Syndrome Education Network
- Autism Research Institute
- Autism Resources
- Autism Society of America
- Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
- Patient-Centered Guides on autism
- Yale Child Study Center Developmental Disabilities Clinic
- Indiana Resource Center for Autism

   
Appendix N - Positive Behavior Support Strategies
N1: Suggested Curriculum Adaptations for Working with Children with Challenging Behaviors
N2: Assistive Technology Implementation Plan (ATIP) - to be completed to determine adaptations/strategies for Positive Behavior Support prior to requesting a Functional Assessment of Behavior (FAB )word document
N3: ATIP Example for Positive Behavior Support strategies
N4: Functional Assessment of Behavior (FAB) Procedures
N5: FAB for Prekindergarten Students
N6: Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Plan
N7:

Websites for Teachers and Parents on Communication/Behavior word document

   
Appendix O - Field Trips
O1: Field Trip Forms
O2: Completed sample of Requisition for Special School Bus Form with Program Number
O3: Suggested Field Trips
   
Appendix P - Schedules & Toilet Training
P1: Daily Routines
- Sample Classroom Schedules
- Half-Day Program Schedule Poster
P2:

Toilet Training
- Toilet Training Schedule Data Chart
- Toilet Training Sequence Data Chart
- Boardmaker Toileting Visuals - Boy (English) - Boy (Spanish) - Girl (English) -
Girl (Spanish) 8/25/09

P3: Diapering and Handwashing
P4: Toilet Training Letter to Parents
   
Appendix Q - Data Collection / Ongoing Monitoring of Progress
  All the following Data Sheets are in Word format word documents so you can customize them to your needs:
Q1: General Data Sheet (goal/benchmarks, 5 occurrences, prompt level)
Q2: Assistive Technology Data Sheet (task, tool, 5 occurence/opportunity, AAC prompt hierarchy)
Q3: Prompt Level Data Sheet (graph style)
Q4: Weekly Data Sheet (5 occurrence/opportunity, with dates)
Q5: Yes/No Data Sheet (with weekly dates)
   
Appendix R - Progress Reports
R1: Progress Report A
R2: Progress Report B
R3: NEW!Progress Report B (alternate) - English - Spanish (Thanks to Laura Seminario) "" 8/19/09
R4: Progress Report for Role Models - English - Spanish "" NEW! 11/18/09
   
Appendix S - Curriculum Components
S1: High/Scope - link to the High/Scope homepage
S2: Building Early Language and Literacy (BELL)
- Link to BELL page
- BELL flyer - in English - in Spanish
- Links to BELL Shared Reading and Phonological Awareness Boardmaker Downloads - symbols, boards and overlays for each BELL Big Book and each poster (32 choice boards "talk" on your computer screen if you have Boardmaker PLUS)
- Shared Reading Book List (for parents) by Dawn Peralta
S3:

Math
- Link to Math page
- Suggested Math Materials 8/18/09
- Pre-K Math Checklist

S4: LEAP/Social Skills Curriculum
- Link to LEAP page
- LEAP flyer
- Link to Behavioral/Social Boardmaker Downloads page with Social Skills posters and symbols
- LEAP Parent Agreement - English - Spanish
- LEAP "Free Pre-K" Flyer - English - Spanish
S5: Conscious Discipline
- Link to Conscious Discipline page
- Conscious Discipline flyer - in English - in Spanish
- Link to Behavioral/Social Boardmaker Downloads page with Conscious Discipline boards and symbols
   
Appendix T - High/Scope Key Developmental Indicators, Key Experiences, Posters & Key Note Forms
T1:

Preschool
- Curriculum Content with Key Developmental Indicators
- Posters

T2:

Infant and Toddler
- Key Experiences
- Posters

T3: Preschool Key Note Form - Word - .pdf
T4: Infant and Toddler Key Experience Note Form - Word - .pdf
T5: Key Note Documentation form
   
Appendix U - Assessment Requirements & Computer Assessment Charts
U1: Review of Assessment Requirements 8/18/09
U2:

Required Assessments
- BDI-2 excel document 8/20/09
- DECA excel document
- PELI excel document ( PELI Stages of Writing )
- PLS4 excel document (Half-Day Speech/Language classes only)

U3:

Supplemental Assessments
- Early LAP excel document
- Brigance excel document
- Carolina for Infants and Toddlers - version 1, version 2excel document
- Carolina for Preschoolers excel document
- LAP-D excel document
English Age Equivalents for LAP-D Subscales for LAP-D 3rd Edition
Spanish Age Equivalents for LAP-D Subscales for LAP-D 3rd Edition

U4: Assessment Checklist word document (handy chart to keep track of student testing - thanks to Dawn Peralta!)
U-5: Notice of Intent and ParentalGuardian Consent to Conduct a Screening/Assessment (6279)
U-6: Online Chronological Age Calculator 10/19/09-http://www.cainc.com/products/BRIGANCE_Age_Calculator.htm
   
Appendix V - Transition to Kindergarten
V1: List of Exiting 5 Year Olds
V2: Kindergarten Transition Information Forms
V3: Transition Teacher Input
V4: Suggested Goals and Benchmarks for Kindergarten (Reading, Language Arts, and Math)
   
Appendix W - Program Standards
W1: Standards for Prekindergarten Program for Children with Disabilities
   
Appendix X - Program Monitoring and Technical Assistance
X1: Prekindergarten Program Review
X2: Prekindergarten Technical Assistance Record word document
X3: Prekindergarten Technical Assistance Record for Mentoring word document
X4: Prekindergarten Technical Assistance Record Assistive Technology word document
X5: Mentor/Mentee Call Log word document
   
Appendix Y - Family Involvement - if you need any of these resources as Word documents so you can edit them for your class, email your specific request to smiguel@dadeschools.net
Y1:

Power Point : "Welcome to Our School" Open House - choose "save" when downloading in order to edit power point document
- Presenter Tips
- Increasing Parent Workshop Attendance
- MDCPS Open House Toolkit
-MDCPS Parent Teacher Conference Toolkit

Y2: Late Arrival Signs
- 8:15
- 8:30
-11:30
Y3:

Letters to Parents for the Beginning of the Year
- Getting to Know Me booklet for parents
- Conociendome (Getting to Know Me booklet in Spanish)
- Get Acquainted Day word document
- Beginning of School Letter to Parents
- Bringing Home a Painting Letter to Parents
- Toilet Training Letter to Parents
- Start of the Year Checklist - Spanish - Haitian Creole
- Parent Permission to Photograph/Videotape (6497)

Y4:

Letter to Parents of Items to Send
- Things to Send Letter - Spanish - Haitian Creole
- Snack Letter
- Don't Throw It Away!
- For the Sensory Table - Spanish - Haitian Creole
- We Are Looking For - Spanish

Y5: Daily Notes Home
- Pre-K News - Spanish - Haitian Creole
- Picture Daily Report - Haitian Creole
- Preschool Home Note
Y6: Parent Communication Log
Y7: Parent Workshop Notification
Y8: M-DCPS Parent Pathway and School Board Rule on Parent Involvement:
-English
-Spanish
-Creole
Y9: Shared Reading Book List (for parents) by Dawn Peralta
   
Appendix Z - District Personnel/Departments
Z1: Pre-K Special Education District Staff
Z2: District Special Education Staff
Z3: Department of Transportation
Z4: Region Information 8/25/09

 

 

   
   
   
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