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I am one of the Special Education Resource Teachers (SERTs) at Queen Mary. I share this position with Mrs. Graham, who is also the Vice-Principal. I work part-time and I am at the school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Occassionally my schedule will change slightly if there is a workshop or a
professional development activity that occurs on one of my days off. My email address is jennifer_entwistle@KPRDSB.ca . Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a question or a concern.
As the SERT I:
- support classroom teachers as they develop, write and revise IEPs, safety plans and positive behaviour plans
- provide coaching and resource support to teachers in Differentiated Instruction
- support Special Education through assessments and screens for students. For example: speech screens, Occupational Therapy screens, Fine Motor Development screens, WIAT - which is an educational assessment
- Communicate with students, parents, guardians, teachers, administrators and Special Services Staff as needed
- Support Special Education through referrals to Special Services Staff or outside agencies (e.g. Access Centre)
- prepare for IPRC's
- attend meetings to discuss individual student needs. For example with Five Counties, Special Services Staff from the Board Office, Highschool guidance councillors
- support students and staff in using assistive technology available in the classroom and on individual laptops
- assisst with the gifted screening process, EQAO, etc
- meet regularly with principal, vice-principal and Serts
Premier Tools Home Use
Premier tools is a program available on all the computers at Queen Mary. The program contains several different Digital Literacy Tools. This program is now available to be used on your home computer. Click here to download the "At Home User Guide". 2010 Premier AT Home Quick Start Guide KPR.pdf
What is an IEP?
An IEP stands for Individual Education Plan. IEPs are designed to support the development of Special Education Programs to ensure students are provided with accommodations, modifications and/or alternative programs based on their strengths and needs. The IEP is a working document that is developed in consultation with the student, parents and staff to ensure student success when appropriate relevant assessment information determines that he/she has special education needs. Continual assessment and revision of the IEP and its goals and expectations reflect the changing needs and progress of the student. Achievement of IEP goals and expectations is reported on the provincial report card (for Ontario Curriculum goals) and the Report Card Addendum (for goals that are alternative
to the Ontario Curriculum).
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
1) Patrols - I am the teacher supervisor for the Safety Patrol program. Each year students in grades 5 - 8 have the opportunity to be safety patrollers. Interested students are trained by Constable Jank, who is our Community Officer with the Peterborough PoliceDepartment . The students must pass a safety patrol test, based on the training they have just received. This year Queen Mary has 27 safety patrollers! These students play a very important role, in helping all of our students to cross the street safely. In
recognition of the students dedication and hard work, the Peterborough Police Department holds special events. On October 28th, patrols from across Peterborough were invited to a Halloween skate. More events will be held throughout the year.
2) Student Council - Mrs. Matthews and myself, work with our Student Council. Student Council is made up of representatives from each of our Intermediate classes. These students work hard to help organize events for the students of Queen Mary. Student Council organizes monthly spirit days - the next spirit day is Pajama Day on November 30th. On spirit days we also sell Kernals popcorn and all the profits from these sales are donated to charity. Student Council also help to organize our monthly assemblies and they help out whenever needed
around the school.
3) Battle of the Books - more information will be coming shortly
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