592016

School Efforts to Partner with Families

May 11 2016

Wissahickon School District

Great Valley School District

Linda Cartwright amp Kimberly Jenkins

PaTTAN Educational Consultants

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

PaTTANrsquos Mission

The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance

Network (PaTTAN) is to support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of

Special Education and to build the capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special

education services

1

592016

PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)

teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services

before considering a more restrictive environment

2

592016

Wissahickon School District Kristen Rawlings

Coordinator of School and Community Information

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Wissahickon School District

bull Serves 4442 students in Lower Gwynedd Whitpain and Ambler in Montgomery County

bull Four elementary schools one middle and one high school

bull 800 employees

bull 19 Economically disadvantaged

bull 17 Special education

bull 2 ELL (Spanish Korean Chinese)

bull Mascot ndash the Trojan

3

592016

Wissahickon School District

Communications Survey of WSD Families 2014 - 2015

bull Revealed a poor perception of communication efforts

bull Strong interest in receiving more information on a more frequent basis

bull Type of information that families want to receive

bull Preferred methods of receiving information

Wissahickon School District

bull Employs a dedicated Communications Coordinator

bull Created a ldquoDifferentiated Communicationrdquo Plan

Goal

ndash include different tools and initiatives to accommodate the different communication preferences and needs of our families identified through the survey

4

592016

Wissahickon School District

School Messenger

bull Contains 7000 emails and phone numbers provided by parents ndash updated on a regular basis by them

bull Allows urgent notifications such as weather to be sent via phone and text

bull Other information including important news updates upcoming events and e-newsletters are sent via email

Redesign of WSD Website

amp Content Overhaul

5

592016

Wissahickon School District

Website bull Important news spotlights and links to the most popular pages

directly on the homepage

bull Refined quick links for parents and students

bull Standardized forms located in one place

bull More photos of our students staff and school happenings

bull More information about MS and HS activities

bull Easier access to athletic schedulesinformation

bull New page for school events and community announcements

bull MOST IMPORTANTLY CURRENT INFORMATION

Wissahickon School District

Mobile App bull Quick amp easy access to

school information for families

bull Direct links to school pages staff directory social media district calendar athletics calendar Sapphire (grading portal) menus etc

6

rict

estLGES

592016

Connecting through Social Media

Facebook Twitter and YouTube

Wissahickon School Dist

Whorsquos on Twitter bull DistrictSchool News WissahickonSD

bull Superintendent Jim Crisfield WSDSuper

bull WMS Principal Beth Bauer PrincipalBauer

bull Lower Gwynedd Principal Nikki West MsW

bull Shady Grove Principal Toby Albanese AlbaneseToby

bull Blue Bell Principal Concetta Lupo DrConcettaLupo

bull WSD Instructional Technology Specialist Dianne Krause diannekrause

Search our Hashtags bull WissLearns (classroomlearning highlights)

bull WissCares (community servicecharacter education)

bull WissPride (staff student school achievements)

bull WissNation (athletics and district-wide news amp achievements)

7

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

PDErsquos Commitment to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Our goal for each child is to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP)

teams begin with the general education setting with the use of Supplementary Aids and Services

before considering a more restrictive environment

2

592016

Wissahickon School District Kristen Rawlings

Coordinator of School and Community Information

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Wissahickon School District

bull Serves 4442 students in Lower Gwynedd Whitpain and Ambler in Montgomery County

bull Four elementary schools one middle and one high school

bull 800 employees

bull 19 Economically disadvantaged

bull 17 Special education

bull 2 ELL (Spanish Korean Chinese)

bull Mascot ndash the Trojan

3

592016

Wissahickon School District

Communications Survey of WSD Families 2014 - 2015

bull Revealed a poor perception of communication efforts

bull Strong interest in receiving more information on a more frequent basis

bull Type of information that families want to receive

bull Preferred methods of receiving information

Wissahickon School District

bull Employs a dedicated Communications Coordinator

bull Created a ldquoDifferentiated Communicationrdquo Plan

Goal

ndash include different tools and initiatives to accommodate the different communication preferences and needs of our families identified through the survey

4

592016

Wissahickon School District

School Messenger

bull Contains 7000 emails and phone numbers provided by parents ndash updated on a regular basis by them

bull Allows urgent notifications such as weather to be sent via phone and text

bull Other information including important news updates upcoming events and e-newsletters are sent via email

Redesign of WSD Website

amp Content Overhaul

5

592016

Wissahickon School District

Website bull Important news spotlights and links to the most popular pages

directly on the homepage

bull Refined quick links for parents and students

bull Standardized forms located in one place

bull More photos of our students staff and school happenings

bull More information about MS and HS activities

bull Easier access to athletic schedulesinformation

bull New page for school events and community announcements

bull MOST IMPORTANTLY CURRENT INFORMATION

Wissahickon School District

Mobile App bull Quick amp easy access to

school information for families

bull Direct links to school pages staff directory social media district calendar athletics calendar Sapphire (grading portal) menus etc

6

rict

estLGES

592016

Connecting through Social Media

Facebook Twitter and YouTube

Wissahickon School Dist

Whorsquos on Twitter bull DistrictSchool News WissahickonSD

bull Superintendent Jim Crisfield WSDSuper

bull WMS Principal Beth Bauer PrincipalBauer

bull Lower Gwynedd Principal Nikki West MsW

bull Shady Grove Principal Toby Albanese AlbaneseToby

bull Blue Bell Principal Concetta Lupo DrConcettaLupo

bull WSD Instructional Technology Specialist Dianne Krause diannekrause

Search our Hashtags bull WissLearns (classroomlearning highlights)

bull WissCares (community servicecharacter education)

bull WissPride (staff student school achievements)

bull WissNation (athletics and district-wide news amp achievements)

7

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Wissahickon School District Kristen Rawlings

Coordinator of School and Community Information

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Wissahickon School District

bull Serves 4442 students in Lower Gwynedd Whitpain and Ambler in Montgomery County

bull Four elementary schools one middle and one high school

bull 800 employees

bull 19 Economically disadvantaged

bull 17 Special education

bull 2 ELL (Spanish Korean Chinese)

bull Mascot ndash the Trojan

3

592016

Wissahickon School District

Communications Survey of WSD Families 2014 - 2015

bull Revealed a poor perception of communication efforts

bull Strong interest in receiving more information on a more frequent basis

bull Type of information that families want to receive

bull Preferred methods of receiving information

Wissahickon School District

bull Employs a dedicated Communications Coordinator

bull Created a ldquoDifferentiated Communicationrdquo Plan

Goal

ndash include different tools and initiatives to accommodate the different communication preferences and needs of our families identified through the survey

4

592016

Wissahickon School District

School Messenger

bull Contains 7000 emails and phone numbers provided by parents ndash updated on a regular basis by them

bull Allows urgent notifications such as weather to be sent via phone and text

bull Other information including important news updates upcoming events and e-newsletters are sent via email

Redesign of WSD Website

amp Content Overhaul

5

592016

Wissahickon School District

Website bull Important news spotlights and links to the most popular pages

directly on the homepage

bull Refined quick links for parents and students

bull Standardized forms located in one place

bull More photos of our students staff and school happenings

bull More information about MS and HS activities

bull Easier access to athletic schedulesinformation

bull New page for school events and community announcements

bull MOST IMPORTANTLY CURRENT INFORMATION

Wissahickon School District

Mobile App bull Quick amp easy access to

school information for families

bull Direct links to school pages staff directory social media district calendar athletics calendar Sapphire (grading portal) menus etc

6

rict

estLGES

592016

Connecting through Social Media

Facebook Twitter and YouTube

Wissahickon School Dist

Whorsquos on Twitter bull DistrictSchool News WissahickonSD

bull Superintendent Jim Crisfield WSDSuper

bull WMS Principal Beth Bauer PrincipalBauer

bull Lower Gwynedd Principal Nikki West MsW

bull Shady Grove Principal Toby Albanese AlbaneseToby

bull Blue Bell Principal Concetta Lupo DrConcettaLupo

bull WSD Instructional Technology Specialist Dianne Krause diannekrause

Search our Hashtags bull WissLearns (classroomlearning highlights)

bull WissCares (community servicecharacter education)

bull WissPride (staff student school achievements)

bull WissNation (athletics and district-wide news amp achievements)

7

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Wissahickon School District

Communications Survey of WSD Families 2014 - 2015

bull Revealed a poor perception of communication efforts

bull Strong interest in receiving more information on a more frequent basis

bull Type of information that families want to receive

bull Preferred methods of receiving information

Wissahickon School District

bull Employs a dedicated Communications Coordinator

bull Created a ldquoDifferentiated Communicationrdquo Plan

Goal

ndash include different tools and initiatives to accommodate the different communication preferences and needs of our families identified through the survey

4

592016

Wissahickon School District

School Messenger

bull Contains 7000 emails and phone numbers provided by parents ndash updated on a regular basis by them

bull Allows urgent notifications such as weather to be sent via phone and text

bull Other information including important news updates upcoming events and e-newsletters are sent via email

Redesign of WSD Website

amp Content Overhaul

5

592016

Wissahickon School District

Website bull Important news spotlights and links to the most popular pages

directly on the homepage

bull Refined quick links for parents and students

bull Standardized forms located in one place

bull More photos of our students staff and school happenings

bull More information about MS and HS activities

bull Easier access to athletic schedulesinformation

bull New page for school events and community announcements

bull MOST IMPORTANTLY CURRENT INFORMATION

Wissahickon School District

Mobile App bull Quick amp easy access to

school information for families

bull Direct links to school pages staff directory social media district calendar athletics calendar Sapphire (grading portal) menus etc

6

rict

estLGES

592016

Connecting through Social Media

Facebook Twitter and YouTube

Wissahickon School Dist

Whorsquos on Twitter bull DistrictSchool News WissahickonSD

bull Superintendent Jim Crisfield WSDSuper

bull WMS Principal Beth Bauer PrincipalBauer

bull Lower Gwynedd Principal Nikki West MsW

bull Shady Grove Principal Toby Albanese AlbaneseToby

bull Blue Bell Principal Concetta Lupo DrConcettaLupo

bull WSD Instructional Technology Specialist Dianne Krause diannekrause

Search our Hashtags bull WissLearns (classroomlearning highlights)

bull WissCares (community servicecharacter education)

bull WissPride (staff student school achievements)

bull WissNation (athletics and district-wide news amp achievements)

7

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Wissahickon School District

School Messenger

bull Contains 7000 emails and phone numbers provided by parents ndash updated on a regular basis by them

bull Allows urgent notifications such as weather to be sent via phone and text

bull Other information including important news updates upcoming events and e-newsletters are sent via email

Redesign of WSD Website

amp Content Overhaul

5

592016

Wissahickon School District

Website bull Important news spotlights and links to the most popular pages

directly on the homepage

bull Refined quick links for parents and students

bull Standardized forms located in one place

bull More photos of our students staff and school happenings

bull More information about MS and HS activities

bull Easier access to athletic schedulesinformation

bull New page for school events and community announcements

bull MOST IMPORTANTLY CURRENT INFORMATION

Wissahickon School District

Mobile App bull Quick amp easy access to

school information for families

bull Direct links to school pages staff directory social media district calendar athletics calendar Sapphire (grading portal) menus etc

6

rict

estLGES

592016

Connecting through Social Media

Facebook Twitter and YouTube

Wissahickon School Dist

Whorsquos on Twitter bull DistrictSchool News WissahickonSD

bull Superintendent Jim Crisfield WSDSuper

bull WMS Principal Beth Bauer PrincipalBauer

bull Lower Gwynedd Principal Nikki West MsW

bull Shady Grove Principal Toby Albanese AlbaneseToby

bull Blue Bell Principal Concetta Lupo DrConcettaLupo

bull WSD Instructional Technology Specialist Dianne Krause diannekrause

Search our Hashtags bull WissLearns (classroomlearning highlights)

bull WissCares (community servicecharacter education)

bull WissPride (staff student school achievements)

bull WissNation (athletics and district-wide news amp achievements)

7

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Wissahickon School District

Website bull Important news spotlights and links to the most popular pages

directly on the homepage

bull Refined quick links for parents and students

bull Standardized forms located in one place

bull More photos of our students staff and school happenings

bull More information about MS and HS activities

bull Easier access to athletic schedulesinformation

bull New page for school events and community announcements

bull MOST IMPORTANTLY CURRENT INFORMATION

Wissahickon School District

Mobile App bull Quick amp easy access to

school information for families

bull Direct links to school pages staff directory social media district calendar athletics calendar Sapphire (grading portal) menus etc

6

rict

estLGES

592016

Connecting through Social Media

Facebook Twitter and YouTube

Wissahickon School Dist

Whorsquos on Twitter bull DistrictSchool News WissahickonSD

bull Superintendent Jim Crisfield WSDSuper

bull WMS Principal Beth Bauer PrincipalBauer

bull Lower Gwynedd Principal Nikki West MsW

bull Shady Grove Principal Toby Albanese AlbaneseToby

bull Blue Bell Principal Concetta Lupo DrConcettaLupo

bull WSD Instructional Technology Specialist Dianne Krause diannekrause

Search our Hashtags bull WissLearns (classroomlearning highlights)

bull WissCares (community servicecharacter education)

bull WissPride (staff student school achievements)

bull WissNation (athletics and district-wide news amp achievements)

7

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

rict

estLGES

592016

Connecting through Social Media

Facebook Twitter and YouTube

Wissahickon School Dist

Whorsquos on Twitter bull DistrictSchool News WissahickonSD

bull Superintendent Jim Crisfield WSDSuper

bull WMS Principal Beth Bauer PrincipalBauer

bull Lower Gwynedd Principal Nikki West MsW

bull Shady Grove Principal Toby Albanese AlbaneseToby

bull Blue Bell Principal Concetta Lupo DrConcettaLupo

bull WSD Instructional Technology Specialist Dianne Krause diannekrause

Search our Hashtags bull WissLearns (classroomlearning highlights)

bull WissCares (community servicecharacter education)

bull WissPride (staff student school achievements)

bull WissNation (athletics and district-wide news amp achievements)

7

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Wissahickon School District

e-newsletters bull Monthly newsletters from school principals shy

emailed to families posted on the web and shared via social media

bull Periodic messages from the Superintendent

bull Quarterly newsletter from the Assistant Superintendent on curriculum and instruction

bull Quarterly newsletter for the general community (subscription-based)

bull Great way to engage all staff in sharing whatrsquos happening in the classroom and around the district

8

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Wissahickon School District

Public Relations

bull Send press releases amp photos to newspapers and TV stations to obtain media coverage

bull Strengthen partnership with Home and School Associations and the Education Foundation to cross communicate

9

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Wissahickon School District

Family amp Community Engagement

bull Monthly ldquoOne Wissahickonrdquo meetings

bull Athletic Task Force staff coaches community members H amp S booster reps and area youth sports organizations

bull Special Meeting of School Board Curriculum amp Technology Committee

Resources

WSD Communications Overview

Trojan Talk ndash samples of high school newsletter

Wiss Nation ndash subscription based community newsletter

10

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Great Valley School District

Dr Joanna Wexler Director of Special Education

Mrs Tricia Beck Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs Amanda Haskell Secondary Math Coach

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Great Valley School District

bull Suburban Philadelphia area

bull Encompasses parts of

the historic main line bull Total student population

approximately 3950 students

bull Students identified as receiving special education services ndash 15

11

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Schools in GVSD

Charlestown Elementary School

Sugartown Elementary School

General Wayne Elementary School

KD Markley Elementary School

Great Valley Middle School

Great Valley High School

Great Valley School District

The mission of the Great Valley School District is to ensure that every student is inspired and prepared to be a passionate lifelong learner and a productive citizen

12

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Great Valley School District

Three Year Improvement Plan

bull Parent Training and Supports

Increase parental engagement through workshops improve website for parental access to information about services parent training etc

bull Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Great Valley School District

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and Parent Universities ndash Partnered with two parents one at high school level and one

at elementary level

ndash School Board and Superintendent support

ndash Monthly meetings structured around parent workshop and training opportunities first meeting in January 2016

ndash First meeting included a survey of parents to determine immediate needs

ndash Advertise meetings through website and e-mail

13

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Great Valley School District

Surveys of Parental Satisfaction

bull Understanding of EvaluationRe-Evaluation process

bull Understanding of IEP process and progress monitoring systems

bull Extent to which childs needs are being met

bull Needs regarding workshop and training opportunities

bull Results are reviewed monthly

bull Special education teacher and administration committee will be formed in June 2016 to review trends

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities - Discuss Brain and

Mathematical Education Research

- Improve parentsrsquo support of students at home

- Engage in mathematical tasks and problem solving

- Six hour-long sessions online format coming soon

14

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Provide parents educational research on growth mindset

bull Support to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

bull Resources (readings conversational handouts student book list etc)

bull to encourage a growth mindset at home grades K-beyond

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities bull Background on Singapore

Philosophy

bull Introduction to the Singapore methods and practice with the models

bull Engage in math tasks and discussion on methods and approaches

bull Tools to use for fact fluency at home

15

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Great Valley School District

Parent Universities

bull Growth Mindset

bull Philosophy of GVSD

bull Least useful topics including doing math and use of instructional strategies (group work pair work etc)

Resources

httpswwwyoucubedorg

httpwwwdreamboxcom

Mathematical Mindset by Jo Boaler

16

592016

Federal Accountabilities State Performance Plan

bull Report statewide performance to OSEP each year in the Annual Performance Report (APR)

bull Report district-level performance at least once in the 6-year period of the SPP

bull Compare the demographics of parents from whom data are collected in order to demonstrate that data are representative

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State Performance Plan Indicator 8

Survey Process ndash Survey mailed to select parents

by Leader Services

ndash Survey completed by parents (with or without support from ConsultLine)

ndash Survey mailed back to Leader Services

ndash Data is complied for APR then made public via SEDR

httpwwwleaderservicescompasurveyPDE_parentsurvey_SApdf

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Professional Development Opportunities

PaTTANrsquos Family Engagement Site

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Contact Information wwwpattannet

Wissahickon School District

Kristen Rawlings

krawlingswsdweborg

215-619-8000 ext 1625

Great Valley School District

Joanna Wexler

jwexlergvsdorg

610-889-2125 ext 2113

PaTTAN Consultants

Kimberly Jenkins

kjenkinspattannet

Linda Cartwright

lcartwrightpattannet

1-800-441-3215

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

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Contact Information wwwpattannet

Wissahickon School District

Kristen Rawlings

krawlingswsdweborg

215-619-8000 ext 1625

Great Valley School District

Joanna Wexler

jwexlergvsdorg

610-889-2125 ext 2113

PaTTAN Consultants

Kimberly Jenkins

kjenkinspattannet

Linda Cartwright

lcartwrightpattannet

1-800-441-3215

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor

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