The Special Education Student�at�Ridge High School

Supports…

• ICS – meets general education requirements
• Teacher follows the modifications in the IEP
• Curriculum is fast paced
• The teacher supports the student within the class as well as during additional times as needed
• RR – curriculum may be modified
• Smaller class setting, pace can be modified
• More goals in the the IEP
• Work is modified based on the IEP
• Self-contained – modified curriculum
• More instructional support and staff
• More goals and objectives
• Focus on work and daily living skills

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Self - Contained

• Functional Life Skills Program
• CBI – Community Based Instruction
• Vocational Skills
• APE – Adapted Physical Education
• Social Skills

ICS Teachers

• Contact parent when student’s grades fall
• Inform Case Manager
• Contact parent if there is a change in student’s homework or behavior
• Collaborate with the student’s general education teacher to ensure modifications are being met

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There is no ICS at college.

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Resource Room &

Self Contained Teachers

• Responsible for the students in that class.
• Adjusting the curriculum to meet the needs of the students in the class.
• Modifications during that class.
• Contact parent if there is a change in student’s homework or behavior and case manager

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The Role of the Special�Education Teacher as Advocate

• To foster independence while offering support.
• The role will vary from student to student.
• Provides accommodations
• Monitors progress

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The Role of the Student as Advocate

• Building a Support Network
• Learning Self-Advocacy
• Extracurricular Activities
• Organization (classes can help)
• Time Management

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Tutorial�Periods

• All Teachers
• Tutorial period (rooms posted)
• Before / After School
• ALL TEACHERS ARE WILLING TO OFFER EXTRA HELP…..

What classes should I take…..

• Choices:
• Think ahead - post high school choices
• Be realistic - take small steps
• The goal should be improvement over the 4 years….
• The IEP is written from a team approach - work with the IEP team

Who to call……

• The special education teacher
• The general education teacher
• CST Member
• School Counselor
• Supervisor

Welcome to Ridge!!!

• Important names and numbers at Ridge.
• Stephanie Orr - Supervisor of Special Education Grades 6-12

204-2565 x 129 or sorr@bernardsboe.com

• Tricia Coto – Social Worker
• 204-2585 x 217 or pcoto@bernardsboe.com
• Margie Murray – Learning Consultant
• 204-2585 x 216 or mmurray@bernardsboe.com
• Stephanie Bianchi– School Psychologist
• 204-2585 x 218 or sisaacson@bernardsboe.com
• Marie Wurtemberg– School Psychologist
• 204-2585 x 215 or mwurtemberg@bernardsboe.com
• Meredith Ross – Social Worker
• 244-2585 x 225 or mross@bernardsboe.com
• Kim Surett – School Psychologist
• 204-2585 x 219 or ksurett@bernardsboe.com

Ridge Ready Program

This two-day long course will provide support to incoming 9th graders making the transition to high school.

August 23 and August 24

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Registration begins the first week of March.

An email will be sent to all interested.

It will also be in the Special Services

Friday Folder.