J. MIC HA E L LUNS FOR DMIDD LE S C HOO L

J A N UA R Y 1 2 , 2 0 1 2

Parent Coffee for

Special Education

Our Special Education Department

Special Education Contact: Jennifer Brooks, A.P.Special Education Lead Teacher: Valerie

CashmanTeachers: Hannah Moffitt, Suzanne Salgado,

Joe McDonald, Amanda Hoag, Heather Jenkins, Amy Cestare, Adrienne Scherer, Michele Hoisington, Valerie Cashman, Sarah Franklin, and Tara Daugherty, Amanda Hoag

Teaching Assistants: Aniscia Mosholder, Jean Howley, Stephanie Powell, Monica Powell, Robin Fahning, Cornelius Snead, and Kevin Grigsby

Our Special Education Department

Speech Pathologist: Sarah MoreyOccupational Therapist: Mindy MillerPhysical Therapist: Roberta Van MeterAssistive Technology Services: David HoltConsulting Teacher: Tina ClaySpecial Education Supervisor: Elizabeth MartinezEligibility Coordinator: Marguerite SweeneyParent Resource Center: Allyson PateSEAC President/Lunsford Representative: Lisa

GlasgowPTA President: Tricia Haneghan

Today’s Agenda

• Introductions

• The J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Mission

• Student Supports

• Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions

• VMAST: The Virginia Modified Achievement Standards Test

Our Mission: Student Achievement

EquityIt is our

responsibility to

provide every

opportunity for all

students to succeed

and reach their

potential.

CollaborationWe will work together to create a sense

of community and an environment of positive exchange

Relationships

We will be models of integrity

J. Michael Lunsford Middle School ensures student achievement through positive relationships,

collaboration, and equitable practice.

Inclusive Practices At Lunsford

Co-Teaching Workshop

Defined Roles / Shared Responsibilities

Collaborate / Communicate Daily

Establish Trusting Relationships

Collaborative / Instructional Teams

Inclusive Practices At Lunsford

o Meeting the needs of individual children (Equity)

IEP Process, Resource, CBI, Elementary / High School

Transitions, Reteaching/Retesting, Course Selections, Clubs, Counseling Groups, Safe School Ambassadors, PAWS

PAWS

Pairing All With SupportFriendship ProgramPAWS Buddies

Meet once a month during lunch to interview Buddy Meet once a month during Resource/Elective for

teambuilding activities

PAWS

3 After School Activities Art Activity Social or Dance PAWS own Field Day

PAWS Ambassadors Greater commitment Will work with students that may benefit from

additional social supportContact Mr. Allen at amani.allen@lcps.org for

more information