Santa Cruz City Schools Special Education Options & Programs 2020-21
"Explore Santa Cruz City Schools' special education programs and options for 2020-21, including feedback from parents, administrative team details, and educational plans. Distance learning expectations, support for students with disabilities, and alternative educational options are highlighted."
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Santa Cruz City Schools: Special Education 2020-21 Programs and Options July 30, 2020
Your Special Education Administrative Team Brad Ruth Brad Ruth, bruth@sccs.net Program Specialist: Preschool - 5th, Mission Hill Staci LaCagnin Staci LaCagnin, slacagnin@sccs.net Program Specialist: SAIL (K-12) Sarah Krummel Sarah Krummel, skrummel@sccs.net Program Specialist: B40 Middle, High School - Post Senior Stacy O Farrell Stacy O Farrell, sofarrell@sccs.net Director, Special Education
Input from parent survey (thank you for this input!) Better coordinate Zoom times Better coordinate Zoom times I feel that more "live" and interactive instruction I feel that more "live" and interactive instruction would help my daughter's engagement. would help my daughter's engagement. Just really grateful for the team, it's not an easy Just really grateful for the team, it's not an easy time, thank you so much! time, thank you so much! Synchronous classes, and the opportunity to Synchronous classes, and the opportunity to interact with others was my son's most valuable interact with others was my son's most valuable experience. More group work, more interactive experience. More group work, more interactive learning, less just assigning work. learning, less just assigning work. Online teletherapy with specialists Online teletherapy with specialists In person instruction if possible In person instruction if possible More opportunities for students to meet virtually More opportunities for students to meet virtually for discussion for discussion More contact to encourage progress More contact to encourage progress Weekly check Weekly check- -ins with resource specialist was ins with resource specialist was excellent support excellent support I think you are the most amazing people on earth. I think you are the most amazing people on earth. Thank you for all you do! Thank you for all you do!
SCCS will be opening in Distance Learning for all Students There will be set school hours and schedule Students are expected to check in daily, attendance will be taken Students will be assessed and provided feedback There will be daily live interaction between teachers and classmates Staff will provide age appropriate student training at the start of the year to become capable Distance Learners Provide support for students performing below grade level, English learner students, and students with disabilities Hold virtual Back To School Nights and New Parent Orientations
SCCS Educational Options in 2020-21 Designed or expanded for families who are looking for an alternative to in-person instruction Anchored in grade-level standards and district curricular programs Allow for personalization and choice Include regular check-ins (depending on the program) with an SCCS credentialed teacher (Elementary Online Program includes daily classes) Require a 1-Year Commitment IEP meeting would be held to determine whether student needs could be met in the alternative placement
Special Education Services in Distance Learning Regardless of your child s educational placement, Special Education services will be provided as stated in the IEP to the extent practicable Your child s case manager and related service providers (e.g., speech therapist, etc.) will reach out to you to determine the mode of delivery Your child s educational team will collaborate to support access to general education instruction Assessments continue to be either completed remotely or put on hold until students can return to school IEP meetings will be held virtually
Senate Bill 98 & Special Education SB 98 requires: That at an initial IEP or the next regularly scheduled initial IEP or the next regularly scheduled IEP meeting, A description of the means by which the individualized education program will be provided under emergency conditions, as described in Section 46392 [which enumerates emergency conditions such as fire, flood, and epidemics], in which instruction or services, or both, cannot be provided to the pupil either at the school or in person for more than 10 school days. The description shall include all of the following: (i) Special education and related services. (ii) Supplementary aids and services. (iii) Transition services, as defined in Section 56345.1 (iv) Extended school year services pursuant to Section 300.106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
What does this mean? We will not be holding amendment IEPs in the beginning of the year for all students Rather, you can expect communication from your child s service providers regarding how services will be delivered during this emergency condition within the first days of school At your child s next IEP meeting, the team will discuss and document the service delivery plan during emergency conditions
How to access support or get questions answered Contact your child s primary service provider/case manager (if you aren t sure who that is, you can email Fiona Campbell fionacampbell@sccs.net and she can provide you with that information) If you continue to have questions, you can contact your program specialist: Preschool - 5th grade and Mission Hill: Brad Ruth, bruth@sccs.net Branciforte Middle and High School through Post Senior: Sarah Krummel, skrummel@sccs.net Students Achieving Independence and Life success (SAIL): Staci LaCagnin, slacagnin@sccs.net Director of Special Education, Stacy O Farrell, sofarrell@sccs.net
