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Burlington Township Schools

State of Special Education

Mr. Christopher R. Giannotti

Assistant Superintendent for Special Education

December 12, 2018

The Burlington Township School District will develop the intellectual, creative, and social potential of each child through an active partnership with all members of the community.

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B. Bernice Young School

Initiatives
Creation of a Kindergarten to 2nd grade MD Classroom
Lindamood-Bell-Visualizing and Verbalizing Program
Use of multi-sensory reading program (SPIRE) in 2nd grade POR classrooms
Addition of an LDT-C that serves as another case manager and building/district resource
i-Ready Program for Mathematics in POR/SC classrooms

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Fountain Woods Elementary School

Initiatives
Implemented the Achieve 3000 online reading program in POR/SC classrooms
Addition of a full-time BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analyst)
Six special education teachers have been trained using the SPIRE multisensory reading program
Dedicated multi-sensory reading teacher
Dedicated Occupational Therapist
i-Ready Program for Mathematics in POR/SC classrooms

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Burlington Township Middle School

Initiatives
Creation of an MD 6th to 8th grade classroom
Dedicated BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analyst)
Implemented i-Ready Program for Mathematics in POR/SC classes

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Burlington Township High School

Initiatives
Re-opened the HS Autism classroom (There are currently five students in the program)
Utilizing recommendations from ESU Coordinator to enhance the SLE program
Implemented i-Ready Program for Mathematics in POR/SC classrooms
Implemented Flocabulary program in ELA POR classrooms

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District Level Supports

Interim Special Education Coach (Highlights)
	Provides support to POR/SC classrooms at YS/FWS
	Working on enhancing the SLE program at BTHS
	Working with Asst Superintendent to create a new Pre-Kindergarten handbook
Special Education Supervisor (Highlights)
	Provides support to new MD classrooms at BTMS and YS
	Working on implementing and enhancing the SPIRE/Achieve 3000/i-Ready programs
	Works closely with elementary and middle school ICR/POR/SC teachers to improve classroom practices

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State Mandated Initiative

LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)

The District is in Year 3 of the LRE settlement agreement with the NJ DOE.
CST Members have been working with parents/guardians to discuss LRE opportunities regarding their children at respective IEP meetings.
NJ DOE state monitors are conducting onsite visits on Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12.
The state monitors will be auditing 25 student files and will be conducting staff interviews. The state monitors will also be contacting two parents/guardians from the district and also two SEPAG parent members to discuss their opinions of LRE opportunities within the BTSD.

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Final Thoughts

Some see the disabilities,

But we see the possibilities.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to the

growth and achievement of all our students.