LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM

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1 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM TITLE: NUMBER: MEM ISSUER: DATE: June 15, 2015 Summer 2015 Professional Develoent for Special Education Teachers of Students on the Core Curriculum ROUTING All Schools Local District Superintendents Local District Administrations of Instruction Instructional Directors School Site Administrators Special Education Teachers PURPOSE: MAJOR CHANGES: BACKGROUND: WORKSHOP INFORMATION: The purpose of this Memorandum is to notify special education teachers of students with mild to moderate disabilities on the core curriculum of professional develoent classes being offered during Summer Not applicable. Aligned with the District s vision that all students have the skills to be Life-Ready, College-Prepared, and/or Career-Ready for the 21st Century, a series of professional learning workshops are being offered on a variety of topics that address supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities in meeting Common Core State Standards. Topics will include: best practices in IEP develoent and implementation aligned to Common Core State Standards, evidence-based practices for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the use and implementation of supplemental English/Language Arts and Mathematics curricular resources and materials to support classroom instruction and improve student participation and success in the least restrictive environment. The series of professional learning workshops is designed to provide participants with curriculum resources, classroom strategies, and assessment tools to support the diverse learning abilities of students with mild to moderate disabilities in meeting the Common Core State Standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, IEP develoent workshops will provide participants with guidance and support on how to use student assessment data to develop IEPs that address student needs and identify appropriate goals and objectives aligned to Common Core State Standards. Participants will be compensated at their hourly rate (x-time) for workshop attendance. MEM Page 1 of 5 June 15, 2015

2 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM WORKSHOP INFORMATION (Continued): Focused Reading Intervention: Grades K-2, 3-5, or 6-8: RSP and SDP-core teachers assigned to grades K-8 will be trained in the implementation of supplemental curriculum resources, online learning games, and assessments to support students with disabilities in accessing CCSS English Language Arts instruction. Teacher kits will be distributed at the training; consumable student books will be delivered to the school (renewable for ). Teachers may only attend one session, but can receive materials for all grade levels served. Learning Zone keyword: Focused Reading Special Education Focused Reading Intervention K (Teachers may select only ONE grade span to attend.) 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM June 30, 2015 Thursday, July 2, 2015 July 7, 2015 Thursday, July 9, 2015 PEREZ SP ED CTR 4540 MICHIGAN AVE BANNEKER SP ED CTR S SAN PEDRO ST LEICHMAN SP ED CTR GAULT ST RESEDA CA LANTERMAN HS 2328 ST JAMES PL Focused Math Intervention: Grades K-2, 3-5, or 6-8: RSP and SDP-Core teachers assigned to grades K-8 will be trained in the implementation of supplemental curriculum resources, online learning games, and assessments to support students with disabilities in accessing CCSS Math instruction. Teacher kits will be distributed at the training; consumable student books will be delivered to the school (renewable for ). Teachers may only attend one session, but can receive materials for all grade levels served. Learning Zone keyword: Focused Math Special Education Focused Math Intervention K (Teachers may select only ONE grade span to attend.) 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM June 29, 2015 July 1, 2015 July 6, 2015 July 8, 2015 PEREZ SP ED CTR 4540 MICHIGAN AVE BANNEKER SP ED CTR S SAN PEDRO ST LEICHMAN SP ED CTR GAULT ST RESEDA CA LANTERMAN HS 2328 ST JAMES PL MEM Page 2 of 5 June 15, 2015

3 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM WORKSHOP INFORMATION (Continued): Special Education Explorations in Common Core Math: Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2: This workshop is for secondary RSP and SDP-Core teachers assigned to teach/coteach one of the following LAUSD math courses: CC Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2. Teachers will be trained in the implementation of supplemental curriculum resources, online learning tools, and manipulatives designed to support students with disabilities in accessing these math courses. Teacher editions will be distributed at the training; consumable student books and manipulatives will be delivered to the school (renewable for the and school years). Learning Zone keyword: Explorations Special Education Explorations in Common Core Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 (Workshop will cover the components of the curriculum, regardless of which course is taught.) 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM June 29, 2015 July 1, 2015 July 6, 2015 July 8, 2015 PEREZ SP ED CTR 4540 MICHIGAN AVE BANNEKER SP ED CTR S SAN PEDRO ST LEICHMAN SP ED CTR GAULT ST RESEDA CA LANTERMAN HS 2328 ST JAMES PL Self-Management: An Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: This workshop is for elementary and secondary K-12 RSP and SDP-Core teachers. The workshop focuses on self-management interventions to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) learn how to regulate their behaviors independently and act appropriately in a variety of home, school, and communitybased situations. Self-management is an evidence-based practice recommended by the National Professional Develoent Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learning Zone Keyword: Self-Management Self-Management: An Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM July 15, 2015 LANTERMAN HS 2328 ST JAMES PL MEM Page 3 of 5 June 15, 2015

4 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM WORKSHOP INFORMATION (Continued): Visual Supports: An Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: This workshop is for elementary and secondary K-12 RSP and SDP-Core teachers. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) learn in a variety of different ways, but research has shown that they demonstrate strength in visual learning. This workshop will define visual supports, discuss how they might be used across settings, and provide specific examples that can be used to accommodate individuals with ASD. Visual supports organize a sequence of events, enhancing the student's ability to understand, anticipate, and participate in those events. Learning Zone keyword: Visual Supports Visual Support: An Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Thursday, July 16, 2015 LANTERMAN HS 2328 ST JAMES PL Best Practices in IEP Writing and Implementing CCSS-Aligned Goals: This workshop is for all elementary and secondary K-12 RSP and SDP-core teachers. This workshop will provide participants with hands-on training in best practices regarding how to develop and implement student-centered IEPs with well-defined present levels of performance and goals aligned to Common Core State Standards. Learning Zone keyword: IEP Writing Best Practices in IEP Writing and Implementing CCSS-Aligned Goals 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM July 20, 2015 July 21, 2015 CENTRAL OFFICE 333 SOUTH BEAUDRY - ROOM CENTRAL OFFICE 333 SOUTH BEAUDRY - ROOM INFORMATION: Registration for the in-person training sessions must be completed through the Learning Zone. Participants will receive a confirmation once they have successfully registered for the training. Registration Directions: 1. Go online to the Learning Zone at 2. Log in using your single sign-on username and password (the same sign-on you use for District ); 3. Click on the Courses tab; 4. Click on the Class Offerings link; 5. In the Program drop-down menu, select Special Education ; MEM Page 4 of 5 June 15, 2015

5 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM INFORMATION (Continued): ATTACHMENTS RELATED RESOURCES: ASSISTANCE: 6. In the Classes for the Next dropdown, select 3 months ; 7. Click on Search ; 8. Click on the applicable keyword; 9. Click on the Enroll Now button; 10. Click OK to confirm your enrollment; 11. Click OK again and close the existing active screen; 12. Check your LAUSD account for confirmation of enrollment. Workshop Flyers: Focused Reading Intervention: Grades K-2, 3-5, or 6-8 Focused Math Intervention: Grades K-2, 3-5, or 6-8 Special Education Explorations in Common Core Math: Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 Self-Management: An Evidence Based Practice for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Visual Supports: An Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Best Practices in IEP Writing and Implementing CCSS-Aligned IEP Goals None For assistance or further information, contact: Lisa Regan,,, at (213) or or Diana Inouye,, at (213) or diana.inouye@lausd.net MEM Page 5 of 5 June 15, 2015

6 Focused Reading Date Class Location Time June 30 Thursday, July 2 July 7 Thursday, July 9 Professional Develoent for Special Education Teachers Open to all RSP and SDP-Core teachers Focused Reading Focused Reading Focused Reading Focused Reading Perez Career/Transition Center 4540 Michigan Ave. Los Angeles, CA Banneker Career/Transition Center S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA Leichman Special Education Center Gault Street Reseda, CA Lanterman High School 2328 St. James Pl. Los Angeles, CA :30 4:30 1:30 4:30 1:30 4:30 1:30 4:30 On Learning Zone, please select the grade level span you want to attend (K-2, 3-5, 6-8 for Focused Reading Intervention). You may only attend ONE grade level span session. X-Time for 3 hours for eligible RSP and SDP Core Teachers Register on Learning Zone. Keyword: Focused Reading

7 Date Class Location Time June 29 July 1 July 6 July 8 Focused Mathematics Professional Develoent for Special Education Teachers Open to all RSP and SDP-Core teachers assigned to grades K-8 Focused Mathematics Focused Mathematics Focused Mathematics Focused Mathematics Perez Career/Transition Center 4540 Michigan Ave. Los Angeles, CA Banneker Career/Transition Center S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA Leichman Special Education Center Gault Street Reseda, CA Lanterman High School 2328 St. James Pl. Los Angeles, CA On Learning Zone, please select the grade level span you want to attend (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). You may only attend ONE grade level span session. X-Time for 3 hours for eligible RSP and SDP Core Teachers Register on Learning Zone. Keyword: Focused Mathematics (Select the grade level span)

8 Explorations in Common Core Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 Professional Develoent for Special Education Teachers Open to Secondary RSP and SDP-Core Math Teachers Date Class Location Time June 29 July 1 July 6 July 8 Explorations in Common Core Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 Explorations in Common Core Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 Explorations in Common Core Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 Explorations in Common Core Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 Perez Career/Transition Center 4540 Michigan Ave. Los Angeles, CA Banneker Career/Transition Center S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA Leichman Special Education Center Gault Street Reseda, CA Lanterman High School 2328 St. James Pl. Los Angeles, CA This workshop is open to secondary special education teachers (RSP or SDP-Core) assigned to teach/co-teach any of these courses: CC Algebra 1, CC Geometry, or CC Algebra 2. X-Time for 3 hours for eligible secondary RSP Teachers and SDP-Core Teachers Register on Learning Zone. Keyword: Explorations

9 Self-Management for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Professional Develoent for Special Education Teachers Open to all RSP and SDP teachers DATE ROOM NUMBER July 15, 2015 Room to Be Announced 1:30 4:30 TIME X-time for 3 hours for eligible RSP and SDP Core SPED teachers LOCATION Lanterman High School 2328 St. James Pl. Los Angeles, CA Register on Learning Zone Keyword: Self-Management Confirmation will be sent to individual teachers via an from Learning Zone.

10 Visual Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Professional Develoent for Special Education Teachers Open to all RSP and SDP teachers DATE ROOM NUMBER Thursday, July 16, 2015 Room to Be Announced 1:30 4:30 TIME X-time for 3 hours for eligible RSP and SDP Core SPED teachers LOCATION Lanterman High School 2328 St. James Pl. Los Angeles, CA Register on Learning Zone Keyword: Visual Supports Confirmation will be sent to individual teachers via an from Learning Zone.

11 htt Best Practices in IEP Writing and Implementing CCSS- Aligned IEP Goals Professional Develoent for Special Education Teachers Open to all RSP and SDP-Core teachers Date Class Location Time July 20 Best Practices in IEP Writing and Implementing CCSS- Aligned IEP Goals Central Office- Beaudry 333 South Beaudry Los Angeles, CA Room :00 3:00 July 21 Best Practices in IEP Writing and Implementing CCSS- Aligned IEP Goals Central Office- Beaudry 333 South Beaudry Los Angeles, CA Room :00 3:00 X-Time for 6 hours for eligible RSP and SDP Core Teachers Register on Learning Zone. Keyword: IEP Writing