Special Education Parent Info Night for Incoming Freshman

Special Education at
Huntley High School
WELCOME!!
Agenda
Christina Diaz
-Introductions/Roles
-Course Information
-Supports at HHS
-Upcoming Dates to be aware of
-Time for Questions
-Tour
Introductions
Christina Diaz
●Scott
Francis- District Coordinator
[email protected]
●Julie Deka- District Coordinator
[email protected]
●Shelly Kish- Associate [email protected]
●Christina Diaz- HS Department Chair
[email protected]
●Kristi
Kubic-Peterson- Transition [email protected]
●Freshman POD: Danyce Letkewicz
◦Danyce Letkewicz- Dean [email protected]
◦Karen Miller- Counselor [email protected]
◦Amy Sharp- Counselor [email protected]
◦Kirstin Ryan- Social Worker- [email protected]
Supports at HHS
Karen Miller
●General Education Supports
●Counselor/Social Worker
●PBIS
● CICO
● SAIG
● Making Connections
●Raider Aide
Supports at HHS
Scott Francis
●Special Education Supports
◦Case Management
⚫Send out accommodations to ALL teachers at
the start of each semester
⚫Frequent parent contact
⚫Work with counselors regarding schedules
⚫Advocate for students as needed
⚫Run IEP meetings
◦Related Services
◦Transition Services
Special Ed. Case Manager
Cheryl Konie/ Jennifer Perna
– Case Management
• Send out accommodations to ALL teachers
at the start of each semester
• Frequent parent contact
• Work with counselors regarding schedules
• Advocate for students as needed
• Run IEP meetings
Program at HHS
Brynn Zimmerman/Jessica Kapachinski
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Life Skills
Strategy Education
Structured Education Setting
Instructional Classes
Supported Classes
General Education Classes
Skills Based Studies
Cheryl Konie/Jennifer Perna
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Opportunity to work on deficit skill areas
Grade checks
Organizational checks and support
Communication with General Ed teachers
Time to receive related services
Remaining time used to get support on
daily classwork
Related Services
Kirstin Ryan
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Social Work
Speech
OT
PT
Vision/Hearing
Transition and Job Services
Kristi Kubic-Peterson
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Transition Planning at the high school
Vocational Services-STEP Work Program
Post-Secondary Services-LIGHT Program
Assistance with Adult Services after the
age of 22
Upcoming Dates
Amy Sharp
• Course Selection Night: February
23, 24, 25
• Freshman Orientation: April 28
• Raider Rally: August 14
• Material Pick up: Early August
(students receive schedule and
materials)
Questions???
Tour
• Groups of 10 with one HHS Staff member
• Things to see:
– Apartment/PAES Lab
– Sensory Room
Locations
– Resource Rooms
Off
– Freshman POD
Attendance
– Nurses Office
- Cafeteria
- Locker
- Bus Drop
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http://www.d158.k12.il.us/hhs/index.html
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http://www.d158.k12.il.us/hhs/DepartmentPage1.htm
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http://samluce.com/2014/09/answer-kids-direct-questions-direct-answers/