P37R POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

P37R POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Florence Gorsky, Principal

Jessica Fitzpatrick, Assistant Principal

Angelo LaGrega, IA Assistant Principal

Lauren Oellerich, Assistant Principal

Donny Swanson, Assistant Principal

2017 – 2018 School Year

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VISION

To provide a warm, nurturing, respectful culture where staff and families work collaboratively towards preparing students to be contributing members of the community.

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

To provide students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to become independent readers through consistency and repetition overtime utilizing core vocabulary which leads to desired outcomes. We have narrowed our focus to “student engagement”.

MISSION STATEMENTWE ACHIEVE GREATNESS!

Our mission statement is to foster independent learning for all of our students by recognizing and celebrating their differences. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our students and their families by providing students every opportunity to maximize

their potential by developing skills necessary for independence.

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SCHOOL SECURITY

All staff, parents and visitors must enter/exit the building through the main entrance of our main site, 15 Fairfield Street or Great Kills High School (GKHS), 110 Shafter Avenue. Parents and visitors must sign in at the security desk and receive a visitor’s pass. Picture ID is required.

All visitors (including parents) are to report to the Main Office.Visitors are to be escorted through the building by the Principal, Parent Coordinator, or a Principal designee unless otherwise authorized.Any unauthorized person in the building is to be immediately reported to Main Office. Staff members are not to congregate around the main lobby; this is a safety issue.Every member of the staff is vitally involved in the task of assuring the safety and welfare of our students.School Safety is essential. Please secure your personal belongings at all times.THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY (INCLUDING SCHOOL PERIMETER).Designated Areas: Corbin/Fairfield and Greaves/Fairfield (Main) and Katan/Shafter (HS)

Medical Emergencies – In case of a medical emergency requiring immediate attention, please notify the Main Office by intercom. To avoid confusion, the following message should be relayed: “Nurse immediately to room ___”. In other instances, where immediate attention is not necessary, please request an “available” nurse to your room.

Safety Drills – all staff should familiarize themselves with posted signs throughout the building indicating fire drill signals and exit procedure

● Safety is of paramount importance● Speed and silence are essential● Discuss, if appropriate, with students why it is important to maintain silence during a fire drill● All lights should be turned off and doors closed when leaving rooms

MISSING STUDENT PROTOCOL AND RESPONDING TO DOOR ALARMSALL EXIT DOORS ARE ALARMED AND MUST BE CLOSED DURING THE DAY.Every adult in the building has some responsibility when a door alarm is heard. All adults who are NOT supervising students must do the following when they hear an activated door alarm:

● Immediately report to the door where the alarm has been activated to observe conditions and to determine the possible cause of the alarm.

● Immediately call the main office to report the location of the door alarm that was activated and share any observations

For all adults who ARE supervising students when they hear an activated door alarm:● Immediately call the main office and report the location of the door alarm that was activated. ● Immediately look outside the classroom window and/or look outside the classroom door to observe

anything that may provide additional information such as a staff member/student (s) walking away from the door.

● Report observations to the staff members and/or SSAs who respond to the door alarm.Please refer to Missing Student Protocol for procedures.

BRT TEAM – (BUILDING RESPONSE TEAM)The BRT is an action management team that exists within our school. The BRT members from the school’s core emergency response group were selected to handle all school or student related emergency incidents and conditions. The BRT members are trained to collect and provide accurate information on an incident. The BRT member are not first responders.

Main Building Response Team GKHS Building Response Team IS2 Building Response TeamJessica Fitzpatrick Donna Cornicelli Jennifer Pfuhler Pat GarritanoLisa Anderson Francesca MarescaElizabeth Scola Sue Schemtisch

Donny Swanson Mike Smith Rene Panzella Christine HonadelGianna Annunizata Shirley Ginsberg

Lauren OellerichCynthia MoralesAnthony McCormickNancy Pensebene

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Gina Corio Angelo LaGrega

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES – STAFF

The official school day for the Main Building and GKHS is 8:00 AM to 2:50 PM. Inclusion Sites adhere to same hours as the district 31 schools they are co-located. You are required to be at your assignment no later than 8:00 AM.All staff initial their names on the sign-in sheet in the morning (prior to assignment) and initial again at the end of the day.All staff arriving late (any time after 8:00) must indicate time of arrival in place of initials. Excessive lateness will result in a meeting with administration and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. If more than five minutes in lateness is accumulated, time can be deducted from your CAR and disciplinary action can occur. This may include: letter of warning, suspensions without pay, unsatisfactory ratings, termination, and charges under the NYS Education Law. Placement on a time clock will be required if lateness continues. Any staff member on the time clock for thirty days without lateness will revert to the sign-in procedure following an administrative meeting.Circular 6 Morning assignments begin at 7:45 AM and end at 8:00 AM. A paraprofessional representative from each class is asked to assist with busing beginning at 8:00 AM. Teachers assigned to afternoon busing assist from 2:50 PM to 3:05 PM. Circular 6 paraprofessionals assigned to busing must use time cards and sign in/out in the AM and PM.All staff must be on time for their assignments. This includes reporting to 8:00 AM assignment, returning from lunch and prep/professional development periods at designated times. Cluster teachers may not leave classes until teachers return from lunch and preps/professional development periods.All absences must be called into the Main Office as early as possible (718-984-9800). There is someone available as early as 6:30 AM. If necessary, leave a message on the answering machine. Staff must indicate the reason for the absence. Please indicate whether the absence is self-treated or medically certified. Personal days must be requested in advance in writing.Paraprofessionals who are calling in absent must also call the Sub-Central (718-935-6740) as early as possible. The Registry will not take calls after 7:30 AM.Teachers should also call Sub-Central at (718) 935-6740 or website/system access subcentral.eschoolsolutions.com. This system is available via telephone or internet 24/7.

TRANSITIONING GUIDELINES

Each student is provided with student identification each morning. Every effort is made for students to wear the Identification throughout the day.

Student attendance is taken each period of the day.

APPOINTED TEACHERS/SECRETARIES

SICK DAYS AND ABSENCES: Teachers and secretaries earn one sick day each month (Sept.-June) for a total of 10 days. Three (3) of these days may be used for personal business when the principal is provided with reasonable advanced notice and approves the leave. Of the three (3) days for personal business two (2) may be used (since 2002) for the care of ill family members (for the specifics of who is a family member refer to Article Sixteen of the collective bargaining agreement. Days used for personal business are intended to be used only for personal business which cannot be conducted on other than a school day and other than school hours. (See

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below in Personal Business Days). Four (4) consecutive days of absence requires medical documentation. A payroll deduction will be made for self-treated absences exceeding 10 regardless of the number of days in your CAR. Staff who has exhausted their CAR may borrow up to 20 additional days.

PARAPROFESSIONALS

SICK DAYS AND ABSENCES: Paraprofessionals earn one day per month. Three (3) of these days may be used for personal business when the head of school is provided with reasonable advanced notice and approves the leave. Of the three (3) days for personal business two (2) may be used (since 2002) for the care of ill family members (for the specifics of who is a family member refer to Article Nineteen of the collective bargaining agreement). Days used for personal business are intended to be used only for personal business which cannot be conducted on other than a school day and other than school hours (See below in Personal Business Days). Four (4) consecutive days of absence requires medical documentation. Employees whose sick leave allowance is exhausted shall have the right to apply to the division of Human Resources to borrow against future sick leave in accordance with applicable administrative regulations. If your CAR results in a negative balance payroll deductions will be made. Unused sick time will be accumulated in your CAR.

Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken for employees who are excessively absent or late. Depending on your position, actions may include a warning letter, letter in file, suspension without pay, termination, or charges under the NYS Education Law seeking a termination of employment.

PERSONAL BUSINESS DAYS

All staff members are entitled to use 3 of their self-treat days for personal business. These 3 days are included in the 10 total for the year. A written request to the principal and a completed OP198 form must be submitted one week prior to request. Prior approval must be granted by the principal barring anyunforeseen emergencies.

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE

As per the Chancellor’s Regulation C-606 accommodations shall be made for employees requesting time off for a full day or part of a day for religious observance. Each request will be assessed individually. Factors which may be considered for approval may include but are not limited to:

✓ Ability to provide required level of services in the individual’s absence✓ Ability to maintain proper supervision✓ Disruption to workplace✓ Request for religious observance must be made in writing to the Principal at least one week in

advance of the requested day. Once approved an OP 201 must be completed

ABSENCES OTHER THAN SICK DAYS

For absences such as jury duty, death in family, approved professional development (see your school secretary for days allowed) and attendance at conferences an OP201 must be completed, submitted, and approved by the principal.Days off for Graduations will only be granted if ceremony is prior to 6:00 PM.

RECORD KEEPING

All staff members are encouraged to keep a record of their absences to avoid discrepancies at the end of the school year.

SICK DAYS AND ABSENCES – Chapter 683 Summer Program

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Those who work Chapter 683 are allowed two sick days during the entire session regardless of how manydays one has in their Cumulative Absence Reserve (CAR). Absences exceeding two days will result in payroll deductions, an unsatisfactory rating, and the loss of retention rights. Sick days not used during Chapter 683 are credited to your CAR.

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

FMLA is a Federal law that was enacted in 1993. It requires covered employers to grant up to 12 work weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons. It also requires employers to maintain health insurance coverage for the employee on leave on the same terms as if the employee had continued to work.There are four types of FMLA leave: maternity, child care, care of qualified sick family members and health restoration. Documentation is required for approval of FMLA.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

E-mail – all teachers have NYCDOE e-mail addresses. PLEASE UPDATE NYCDOE PASSWORDS AND REGULARLY CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE FROM P37 ADMINISTRATION.

Mailboxes – every teacher/provider is assigned a mailbox. All staff should check their mailboxes at least twice a day.

Telephone use – all telephones and fax machines are to be used only for school business. All parental phone calls should be logged into a notebook designated specifically for this purpose. All information must be logged with the date, time of day, name of caller and number. Messages for staff members receiving incoming calls will be placed in the staff member’s mailbox. Except in emergencies, staff members will not be interrupted during instructional time. Personal cell phones may not be used during instructional time. Text messaging is prohibited. Camera phones may be used for educational purposes only.

Please refrain from using the intra-classroom telephone unless it is an emergency.

Intercom – announcements will be made only in the AM and then again in the PM.

Main Office Bulletin Boards – school notices, schedules and calendars are posted on the bulletin board outside the Main Office. PLEASE READ DAILY.

Correspondence with parents – letters of introduction will be sent to parents at the beginning of the school year. Your letter of introduction should include the names of teachers and related service providers who service their children. A communication notebook/folder for daily communication between school and home needs to be established. Staff should be professional and use appropriate language when writing to parents. Should you need assistance, speak with an administrator.

All phone calls made to parents must be logged as well and an event in SESIS is recommended. INTERCOM PHONE CALLS FROM PARENTS WILL NOT BE FORWARDED TO CLASSROOMS – CONVERSATIONS WITH PARENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. PLEASE CHECK MAILBOXES FOR MESSAGES FROM PARENTS AND RETURN PHONE CALLS DURING PREPS.

While at times you may have to contact parents of a child who is ill or having a difficult day, it is equally important to contact parents when their child is having a great day! If a parent calls a message will be placed in your mailbox. DO NOT USE CELL PHONES TO SPEAK WITH PARENTS. This policy includes teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers and all other staff members.

Internet – all classrooms are wired for Internet use. Staff members are required to adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy set forth by the Department of Education.

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37R Website: Curriculum Maps, Forms and Documents can be found on the school website.PS37.altervista.org Google Drive

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

It is the responsibility of the staff to ensure that classrooms provide a safe environment for all students. Maintenance or safety problems are to be reported directly to the principal, assistant principals, or custodian. As per OSHA regulations all cleaning agents/toxic chemicals should not be stored in the classroom unless they are stored in a secure area and listed on your chemical inventory.

Hot/cold liquids are not to be brought into the classroom when students are in attendance.Food is not to be left in the building unless it is well wrapped and in a closed container.Staff is not permitted to eat breakfast or lunch in the classroom when instruction is taking place.NO COOKING REQUIRING ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SUCH AS TOASTERS, PORTABLE BURNERS, OR MICROWAVES, UNLESS IT IS PART OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY.

STUDENT BATHROOMS

It is highly inappropriate for staff members and/or adults to use the children’s bathrooms. Therefore, be sure you are using the staff bathrooms. We must respect teacher/student boundaries.Gloves, wipes, changing pads, paper towels, are readily available in student bathrooms. Always use these items when changing students. Please call the main office when these items need to be replenished so that the custodian can be notified. Soiled Diapers must be placed in plastic bags. These protocols are for the safety of students and staff.

SMARTBOARDSSmartboards are used as an instructional tool. Programs selected should be aligned to instruction, age appropriate and reflective of thematic unit of study.

CELL PHONES

Cell phones are not to be used for personal use during instructional periods. Please be sure that your cell phones are turned off. They may not be used in the hallways or Main Lobby. There is no texting duringinstructional periods and in the hallways. Be mindful when using your phone to take pictures or videos of the students for instructional purposes. Be sure to delete the pictures and never use social media.

BULLETIN BOARDS

Bulletin boards should reflect up-to-date student work. No commercially produced materials are to be displayed. Solid backgrounds with solid or no border is preferred. Remember, your bulletin boards should reflect student work and information that is relevant to assist students in learning. Materials posted should be a resource for the student that will help the students with current topics covered. Comments aligned with the rubric should be posted on student work.

PUPIL ACCOUNTING

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The accuracy of student attendance is very important. Attendance scan sheets are found daily in your mailbox. Only students who are absent are to be bubbled in. Please use #2 pencil only. All attendance sheets are to be completed ASAP and delivered to assigned area. Offsites are to call Main Office no later than 9:00 AM. If a student comes to school late, please notify Main Office as soon as student arrives.

STUDENT RECORDS

Blue emergency cards must be filled out at the beginning of every school year. Please check information such as telephone numbers and address periodically. These cards are kept in a card file box in the Main Office. Please inform Pupil Accounting Secretary of any changes so that ATS can be adjusted. Please do not remove blue emergency cards from the Main Office when you use them. The cards are to be replaced in alphabetical order in the card file.Files – confidential record files will be maintained in Room 116. These will include CSE clinical material and IEPs.

✓ A current IEP folder for each student in the class will be maintained in a safe storage area in all classrooms.

✓ Any staff requesting to see a student’s confidential file must sign the book on top of the file cabinet in Room 116 and the sheet inside the student’s file. Please do not remove student’s file from Room 116.

DAILY PROCEDURES/ROUTINES

Main Building Arrival – students are to be met at the buses by assigned staff and school aides. Staff assigned are responsible for taking student attendance. Students are to be escorted into the cafeteria. Assistance during busing is always welcome! Please notify an administrator if a child has been injured during the AM bus ride. Class lists and student alerts must be posted at designated tables. Only students’ first names should be posted on lists, eg: John L. Staff is to stay alert to the needs of their students. Please check the table before leaving the cafeteria and discard all litter.

GKHS Arrival - Students are to be met in the cafeteria or gymnasium by assigned staff. Staff assigned are responsible for taking student attendance. Assistance during busing is always welcome! Please notify an administrator if a child has been injured during the AM bus ride. Class lists and student alerts must be posted at designated tables. Only students’ first names should be posted on lists, eg: John L. Staff is to stay alert to the needs of their students. Please check the table before leaving the cafeteria and discard all litter.

Breakfast – Classes should be exiting the cafeteria no later than 8:25 each morning. Student Alert Cards must be displayed on tables.Lunch – Teachers and paraprofessionals are to escort their students to the cafeteria. Please be prompt.A paraprofessional should be assigned to students needing additional support as per the student’s IEP.

All staff members must wear gloves when handling food.

DISMISSAL

Announcements of late arrivals and early dismissals will be made prior to dismissal. Bus assignments are posted in the hallway near dismissal areas. Staff who have busing assignments are required to be at their assigned areas prior to dismissal. classroom teachers and paras are to escort students to their designated bus lines. Teachers assigned to designated buses must ensure that all students physically board the bus by taking attendance. In the event of a late bus, designated staff will remain with students until the bus arrives and the students are boarded onto the bus. Staff members who do not work PM busing are required to assist with dismissal until official staff dismissal time at 2:50 PM.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

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Program Cards – Teachers (classroom and cluster) are required to have 2 copies of the program cards. Program cards must reflect student schedules as per State Mandates. One copy must be forwarded to Main Office and one copy must be posted on classroom door or at designated cluster area.

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ASSESSMENTS

Assessment Dates

Web-ABLLS-R Baseline Sept 7 – Oct 27*

Spring TBA

Fountas and Pinnell

Baseline Sept 5 – Sept 29

Mid-year Jan 8 – Jan 31*

End of Year May 1 – May 31

SANDI/FAST

SANDI Baseline Sept 7 – Nov 3

Fast Benchmark I Sept 7 – Nov 10

Fast Benchmark II Feb 26 – April 13

SANDI Spring May 21 - Jun 22

NYSAA Mar 12 – Jun 8

NYS ELA Apr 11 - 12

NYS Math May 1 - 2

NYS Science(Grades 4 & 8)

Performance May 23 - Jun 1

Written Jun 4

NYSELAT Speaking Apr 9 – May 18

Reading, Writing, Listening

May 7 – May 18

* Administration dates are subject to change

SESIS/IEP● All Annual Reviews must be completed at least 30 days prior to the annual review date. It is the classroom

teacher’s responsibility to open the IEP and send home a letter to parent for a meeting. It is important to share this information with all related service providers. However, as a member of the team, it is each provider’s responsibility to be aware of compliance dates and submit all information into SESIS in a timely manner.

● Parents must have input on all IEPs.● PWN forms must be signed and faxed into SESIS. This must then be finalized in SESIS.● All related services and paraprofessional attendance must be entered on SESIS and FINALIZED. ● Refer to 37R Cheat Sheet (Ellen Cartnell Kaht, Francesca Maresca and Linda Vocile)

FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS

These assessments assist staff to understand the reasons for challenging behaviors, FBA’s rely on a variety of techniques and strategies to identify the reasons for inappropriate behaviors and assist staff in selecting the

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appropriate interventions to address these behaviors. A Behavior Plan is created with the data collected during the FBA process. Data collection is ongoing and student’s behavior plans are revised as necessary based on the FBA. The Behavior Intervention Plan must be reviewed by all staff members for each student they are in contact with. The plan is to be followed by all staff.

PUPIL PERSONNEL TEAM MEETING

If a meeting is required to discuss student’s behavior, progress or future placement options, please notify in writing the Administration, Social Worker or Guidance Counselor of that child. Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) information and strategies regarding PBIS are provided in the PBIS Handbook.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

● MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION:o Text supported by audio and visual cueso Pictureso Multimedia including Smartboardo Tactile materials/manipulative

● MULTIPLE MEANS OF ACTION/EXPRESSION:o Picture symbolso Gestureso Communication Devices – travel with the student throughout the day and appropriately used across all

environmentso Written Text

● MULTIPLE MEANS OF ENGAGEMENT:o Engaged in the learning processo Not frustratedo Motivated to practice what they are learningo Want to learn more because they are successful

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Teachers use a variety of curriculum that is aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards. The D75 Alternate Assessment Framework is utilized across classrooms and content areas, along with the following resources:Pre K Units of StudyAblenet Equals PreK MathAttainment ELA and Math SMiLEFountas and PinnellStemscopesUnique First Author

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P37R Grading Policy

P37R is committed to the total development of each student’s fullest potential by utilizing the content that is

mandated through the Common Core learning Standards in ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science. We

understand the complex nature of grading due to the diverse abilities of our students and work to ensure that we

respect their learning styles. In order to implement effective grading policies our faculty recognizes the need to

make the necessary adaptions in everyday instruction. With respect to IDEA, our students have full access to a

rigorous curriculum accompanied by a grading system which reflects progress made towards individual IEP

goals. The intent of our grading adaption and policy is to accurately portray meaningful and fair grades to both

parents and students. Our grading policy is universal in order to support all students of the P37R organization.

Assessments

Both standard and alternately assessed students are assessed through a variety of DOE-approved assessments.

Assessments are determined by grade levels.

ABLLS-R

SANDI

FAST

Fountas & Pinnell

NYSAA

Level 1 Vocational

NYS Standard Assessments – Grades 3-8

NYS Regents

Work Site Profile Sheet

Curriculum

Our program and curriculum is aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards in English Language Arts, Math, Social

Studies and Science. In order to meet the needs of each student a variety of methods and teaching strategies are

consistently implemented. These methods and strategies are aligned with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

framework. UDL guides the design of instructional goals and assists in the customization of methods and materials to

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meet individual goals. Students are routinely engaged in an integrated approach to balanced literacy. In this

comprehensive model, literacy instruction rests on three pillars: Reading, Writing and Word Work utilizing the “To-With-

By” instructional model.

Our staff utilizes the following curriculums:

Ablenet PreK Equals Math

Attainment:  ELA & Math

District 75's Curriculum Framework

First Author

Fountas & Pinnell

Pre-K Standards and Units of Study

SMiLE

STEMscopes

Homework Policy

Homework accounts for 10% of a student’s grade. Homework is an important tool that increases the student’s

generalization skills across both home and school environments. Homework is used to facilitate the mastery of skills

related to IEP goals as well as different skills introduced in the classroom. Homework encompasses a wide variety of

skills that can include but are not limited to the following areas: reading, math, writing, life skills, vocational skills,

communication and socialization. All completion of homework is encouraged and will be reflected in student’s overall

grade.

Grading %

All content scores will be based on the following criteria

4 3 2 1

76-100% 51-75% 26-50% 0-25%

40% Common Core Learning Standards/Classwork

(Aligned to Assessments & Rubric Based)

40% IEP Goals

(Data Driven)

10% Homework

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(Rubric Based)

10% Participation

STARSThe system includes schedules and report cards.STARS report cards and IEP Progress Reports are distributed to families three times a year – November, March and June. Report cards are also distributed after Chapter 683. At the end of an IEP cycle, a copy of the IEP with completed progress reports must be printed and placed in room 117 at Main and main office in the HS.

LESSON PLANS

Planning by teachers is a critical element in the education of our students. Good planning facilitates the instructional process. It is proven that when teachers are prepared and focused on what they are to be teaching, the teaching is much more effective and the students are more successful in learning the teaching point. A suggested lesson plan template is available on the PS 37 website www.ps37raltervista.org.

● Plans are aligned with assessments, NYS Common Core Standards, IEP’s, and NYS Alternate Grade Level Indicators.

● Plans must be current, dated and available at all times. They will be reviewed on an irregular basis by administration.

● Failure to plan may result in a disciplinary conference and disciplinary action.● Be sure that you are planning for every curriculum area.● In case of teacher absence, plans must be made available for substitutes. Plan books may be collected at

selected intervals during the year for review by administration.

DATA COLLECTION

All staff members participate in data collection (evidence of student performance) to measure students learning for all IEP objectives and goals. It is the responsibility of the classroom teacher to collaborate with service providers who administer additional services at home and to collect data on the student’s progress. Using evidence-based data, a team consisting of the school psychologist, classroom teacher, parents/caregivers and P37R service providers who work directly with the child will discuss whether additional services should be continued, increased, decreased or terminated for the following school year prior to the completion of the regular school year.

DAILY VISITS FROM ADMINISTRATIONRegular visits will be made to classrooms from the administrative team. It is the expectation from the Chancellor that the administration makes frequent short “observations”. Please remember when administration visits the classrooms, do not introduce us or stop to say good morning. We do not want to interrupt your instruction. If we need to speak with you, we will let you know. If you need to speak to us, please meet with us during a non-teaching period.

TEACHER EVALUATIONSEvery Teacher will receive an overall summative rating based on multiple measures of teacher effectiveness

Measure of Teacher Practice State Assessments Local Measures

↓MOSL/MOTP→ HE E D I Rating RangeHE HE HE E D HE 3.51 - 4.00E HE E E D E 2.51 - 3.50D E E D I D 1.75 - 2.50I D D I I I 0 - 1.74

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Option 1 – l Formal and minimum of 3 Informal ObservationsOption 2 – A minimum of 6 Informal ObservationsOption 3 – Teachers that were rated Highly Effective in prior school year may select Option 3 – a minimum of 3 informal observations and agree to open classroom to colleagues for at least 3 classroom visits during which colleagues can observe and learn from their teaching.

FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING (DANIELSON RUBRIC)

● Research-based tool defining good teaching● Common themes● Defines what a teacher should know and be able to do● Applicable to both novice and experienced teachers● The belief is that every educator can always become more skilled and more of an expert ● Offers the opportunity to reflect on practice within a culture of inquiry● Common language, structured professional conversations, reflection, and teacher growth● 4 domains: Planning and Preparation; The Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibility● Ratings: Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, Ineffective● The following 8 components will continue to be evaluated:

o 1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogyo 1e: Designing Coherent Instructiono 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapporto 2d: Managing Student Behavioro 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniqueso 3c: Engaging Students in learningo 3d: Using Assessment in Instructiono 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally

PREPS AND PROFESSIONAL PERIODS

All Teachers are entitled to a prep period and a professional development period. Teachers are not to leave the building during preps. Prep periods are utilized to prepare lessons, contact parents, attend PPT meetings, and meet with coaches and Cohort Teachers. It is administration’s policy to honor all preps daily. Teachers may be requested to do coverage as needed and specifically during emergency situations. Your cooperation is expected and appreciated to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is recognized as an effective medium to foster achievement and to extend school activity in the home and community. Homework must be individualized, meaningful and assigned daily.Each student should have their own homework folder or notebook.Homework should reflect the class curriculum and should be at a level which can be completed by the student with minimal parental involvement.Homework should be reviewed every day by teachers and paraprofessionals.

ROLE OF THE CLASSROOM TEACHER

The classroom teacher is responsible for implementing educational and behavioral programs for students in their classes. It is also their responsibility to develop a comprehensive instructional plan based on assessments, records, conferences, and observations. The Teacher will confer with cluster teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administration, and parents to discuss strengths and weaknesses for each student. This collaboration will enable teachers to generate appropriate goals and objectives for each student’s IEP. The implementation of District 75’s Best Classroom Practices enables Teachers to assist their students in reaching their highest academic, social and behavioral potential. The goal for all students is to become productive members of the community.

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Teachers are responsible for writing goals, and collecting goals from Related Service Providers and coordinating conferences/meetings with parents and Related Service Providers.

ROLE OF THE PARAPROFESSIONAL

Paraprofessional assignments are flexible. It is the responsibility of the paraprofessional to work with children under the direct guidance and supervision of the teacher in charge. Paras assist the teachers in implementing the child’s IEP. Other responsibilities include assisting during meals, toileting, lifting, positioning, collecting data, keeping anecdotal records, and assisting with Functional Behavioral Assessments/Behavior Plans. 1:1 paraprofessionals are to accompany their student to lunch.Crisis/Health/Alternate Placement Paras – in addition to serving individual needs of students, paras assist the teacher as needed. Paras are responsible for keeping accurate behavioral records.Transportation Paras Responsibilities – each student must be met in the morning at the designated time and place designated by the bus driver. The Para is responsible for the student(s) when he/she/they step(s) onto the bus and during the ride to and from school. The bus para must remain with the student until school day begins. The parent/guardian is responsible for the child in the morning while waiting for the bus and in the afternoon when the child exits the vehicle. In the event there is an unusual circumstance, the child’s health and safety is your primary concern. Do not get off the bus until the student’s parent/family member picks him/her up. Para assists the student(s) [if you are assigned more than one student], with appropriate behaviors in entering the bus, while riding and exiting the bus. Para updates the Teacher regarding the child’s behavior and maintains a log. The Para records absences into SESIS in the morning and/or afternoon as well as any student progress observed, fills out anecdotal reports, charts behaviors for behavior plan and is responsible for data collection as it relates to IEP goals and functional behavior assessment. Para informs the Assistant Principal when they have gone to the student’s home and the parent informs you that the child will not be attending school that day. In that event you will only be paid for the morning ride to school. You may not continue to go to the student’s house until the AP informs you the day/date the student will return to school. Excessive absence/lateness and/or not performing your assignment on a consistent basis will jeopardize your employment as a bus Para. Under no circumstances should a Para transport a child in their own car. It is the responsibility of all Transportation Paras to arrange for substitutes when absent. Compensation will be based on one of the following parameters:

● AM 15 minute increments (15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90)● PM 15 minute increments (15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90)

RELEASE TIME FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS

Release time is a total of two and one half hours per week. You must be registered for at least 5 credits in order to be eligible for release time. A joint decision will be made between person requesting release time, the Teacher, and Site Supervisor as to the specific time given. Release time cannot be attached to lunch. Paraprofessionals must submit a Bursar's receipt at the beginning of each semester in order to be approved for release time. Staff must sign out at the Site that they are housed before leaving for their pre-approved release time. Transcripts must be submitted after each semester.Release time will be allowed in 30 minute increments per day. Failure to submit grades will jeopardize future requests for release time. It is the responsibility of the paraprofessional to notify administration when a course is dropped.

ACCIDENT REPORTING

Student accidents/incidents should be reported immediately to administration. The teacher in charge during instruction is responsible for completing accident forms for students. These forms are available in the Main Office. School nurse must see the injured student. It is the responsibility of the teacher/provider in charge and/or school nurse to notify the parent by phone and to inform an administrator. If unable to contact the home let an Administrator know immediately. Please notify an administrator if a child is being sent home early due to illness or injury.

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Injured staff must fill out appropriate accident forms within 24 hours of the accident. All witness reports must be attached. If time is taken for line of duty injury a doctor’s note is required prior to return to work. Employees absent due to line of duty injury may be required to go for a medical evaluation at Department of Education Medical Bureau, 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY.

COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TRIPS

All trips must be approved by administration before transportation is requested. Trips must relate to the curriculum and reflect IEP goals. Teachers are required to submit a lesson plan and prepare pre and post lessons reflecting the trip. Necessary CBI forms are available in Room 145 (GKHS - main office). Forms must be submitted at least 2 weeks before trip date.Teachers who have students who are medically fragile and in need of medical monitoring must arrange with a nurse to accompany the student on a class trip.Each student must have a consent form signed by parent/guardian.No telephone consent will be accepted.The teacher must provide administration the list of students participating in trip with description of what he/she is wearing before leaving on the trip.

Nurses – For classes requiring nurses for trips, please do not schedule field trips on the same days as ongoing CBI. Worksites – Staff is asked to adhere to the scheduled daily worksites. You may not change worksite locations based on availability of worksite.

PROPER ATTIRE

Staff members should dress appropriately and professionally. The following is not considered appropriate attire: short-shorts, short mini-skirts, bare midriff tops, thin strapped tank tops (without proper undergarments). It is recommended that high heeled shoes or sandals, where balance is impaired, should not be worn due to risk of an accident. Hats and/or sunglasses should not be worn in school during instructional time since they are a source of distraction for the students and not appropriate for a school setting. Attire may be casual but professional. This means that in warm weather shorts may be worn, but they should be reasonable in length. Respectable looking T-shirts are also acceptable.

PARTNERSHIP WITH COLLEGES FOR STUDENTS EARNING A DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONStudent observers will be assigned to tenured teachers upon college request.

CHANCELLOR’S REGULATIONS

The following Chancellor’s Regulations are extremely important. They are all available in the Main Office. Updates can be found on the Department of Education Website.

➢ Chancellor’s Regulation C-105, Procedures in Cases of the Arrest of Employees➢ Chancellor’s Regulation A-420, Corporal Punishment➢ Chancellor’s Regulation A-421, Verbal Abuse➢ Chancellor’s Regulation A-831, Student to Student Sexual Harassment➢ Chancellor’s Regulation A-755, Suicide Prevention/Intervention➢ Chancellor’s Regulation A-750, Child Abuse and Neglect➢ Chancellor’s Regulation C-606, Time off for Religious Observation

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➢ Chancellor’s Regulation A-830, Filing Internal Complaints of Unlawful Discrimination/Harassment

➢ Chancellor’s Regulation A413 , Cell phone and internet usage

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