PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS

LID INFRASTRUCTURE

RRISD Think Tank

Committee brought together to discuss possible changes to Low Incidence Disability (LID) services

Students who will have the opportunity to participate in the new programming are currently receiving services in:

Functional Academic Classrooms (FAC)

Structured Learning Classrooms (SLC)

Pre-school Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)

RRISD Think Tank

Committee made up of: Teachers Principals Support staff (APE, Speech, OT, PT, VI,

Assessment) Parent Liaisons

RRISD “Think Tank” Findings Information was considered from

Comparable districts Parent surveys Teacher surveys

What’s Working – RRISD / LID The Way It Is – RRISD LID Service Delivery Models

Identified / Prioritized Current Challenges for RRISD / LID

Staffing Structure / Diversity Size / Safety

Think Tank Teams – Focused on: Other District LID Service Models LID Parent Feedback RRISD Staff Feedback

WORK TEAM FINDINGS

Service delivery models from comparable districts

Exploring Other District Service Delivery Models

Like District FOCUS: FOCUS: FOCUS:

Katy ISD (K-12th) Low Communication / High Behavior

Medically Fragile Life Skills

Klein ISD (K-12th) Developmental / Medically Fragile

Life Skills

Lewisville ISD (K-12th)

Communication Medically Fragile / Life Skills

Academic & Vocational Life Skills

Leander ISD (K-12th)

Communication Medically Fragile Academic & Vocational Life Skills

FOCUS:

Round Rock ISD Functional Academics (K – 12th)Structured Learning (K-2nd)

WORK TEAM FINDINGS

How do RRISD parents feel aboutLID Services in our district?

Parent Focus Group

Good Teacher: Parent communication

Teacher knowledge of child

Access to support services for families

Level Change from PPCD – LID Services

Staff : Student Ratio Student #s Multiple Disabilities Classroom Size /

Environ. Arrangements Student Safety Ed. Asst’s knowledge Lev Change 2nd-3rd SLC

Strengths of LID Programs:

Concerns Related to LID Programs:

Parent Focus Group – Considerations for Improved Service Delivery:

Parent Focus Group – Considerations for Improved Service Delivery: (cont’d)

Consider the educational programming of each of your children in a specialized program: Please identify current concerns about the specialized programming of your children? Answer Options with highest % of answers

Response Percent Response Count

Staff to Student Ratio 41.2% 28Classroom Size (Environmental Arrangement)

29.4% 20

Number of Students Served in One Setting

38.2% 26

Multiple Disabilities (medically fragile, intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.) Served Within 1 Classroom

30.9% 21

answered question 68skipped question 26

WORK TEAM FINDINGS

How do RRISD staff feel aboutLID Services?

Staff Focus Group

THINK TANK RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Create levels of service delivery based on specific, individualized needs.

2. Create a communication setting for our students who need additional support and instruction in functional communication

Which Way Do We Go?

Recommendation Committee Proposal for Service Delivery Models in Round Rock ISD

Elementary School LID Services 2012-13Caraway ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC

** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Jollyville ** 1 Functional Living Class / FLC West of IH25 ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Pond Springs ** 1 Structured Learning Class / SLC

Brushy Creek ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Forest North (NEW CAMPUS) ** 3 Functional Communication Classes / FCC WEST of IH35

Deep Wood ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Fern Bluff ** 1 Structured Learning Class / SLC ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC

Caldwell Heights ** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC EAST of IH35 ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC

Herrington (NEW CAMPUS) ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Teravista ** 1 Functional Academic Class / ** 1 Functional Communication Class /FCC

Voigt (NEW CAMPUS) ** 1 Dual Language Functional Academic Class (FAC)

Gattis ** 2 Structured Learning Classes / SLC

Forest Creek ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC

Middle School LID Services 2012-13:

Canyon Vista ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Cedar Valley ** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – Westside ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Deerpark ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC – Westside

Hernandez ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Hopewell ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Walsh ** 1 Functional Communication Class / FCC – Eastside **1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

Ridgeview**1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – Eastside **1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

High School LID Services 2012-13:

Westwood ** 1 Functional Academic Class / FAC

McNeil** 1 Functional Learning Class / FLC – WHS & MHS ** 2 Functional Academic Classes / FAC

Round Rock ** Functional Academic Class / FAC

Stony Point** Functional Learning Class / FLC – Eastside ** Functional Academic Class / FAC

Cedar RidgeFunctional Academic Class / FAC

Central FacilityDistrict - Level High School Functional Communication Class / FCC

What is Functional Communication Class

(FCC)?

FCC Instructional focus

FCC Inclusion FCC Instructional strategies

• Functional Communication

•Classroom Readiness

•Academic skills

•Self-help skills

•Fine/gross motor

•Independence

•Social Skills

•Self Advocacy

•Pre-Vocational Skills

•Functional Routines

•Communication

•Community Integration

Inclusion will focus primarily on generalization of language and social skills in social settings with general education peers in the following ways:

•Reverse inclusion

•Lunch

•Recess

• Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) ‘companion curriculum’

• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

• Augmentative Communication

• Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

• The Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research (STAR) program

What is Functional Learning Classroom

(FLC)?

FLC Instructional Focus

FLC Inclusion FLC Instructional Strategies

•Increased Awareness

•Building Tolerance

•Participation in the TEKS

•Daily Living Skills

•Independence

•Social Skills

•Self Advocacy

•Pre-Vocational Skills

•Functional Routines

•Communication

•Community Integration

•Reverse Inclusion

•Lunch/Recess

•Specials/Electives as appropriate

•Unique Learning Systems (ULS)

•Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)

•Assistive technology

•Augmentative Communication

•Visual/Auditory Stimulation •Cause and effect

•Sensory based instruction

•Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

What is Functional Academic Class (FAC)?

FAC Instructional Focus

FAC Inclusion FAC Instructional Strategies

•Academic focus with prerequisite TEKS

•Self-help

•Socialization

•Daily Living Skills

•Independence

•Social Skills

•Self Advocacy

•Pre-Vocational Skills

•Functional Routines

•Communication

•Community Integration

Inclusion with age appropriate peers as appropriate to academic skills and purpose

• Unique Learning Systems (ULS)

•Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)

•Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) /Edmark Reading Programs

•RRISD Math Curriculum

•National Geographic

•Functional Assessment & Curriculum for Teaching Everyday Routines (FACTER)

•Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

What is SLC?

Instructional Focus Inclusion Instructional Strategies

•Grade level TEKS

•Social Skills

•Emotional regulation

•Independence

•Social Skills

•Self Advocacy

•Pre-Vocational Skills

•Functional Routines

•Communication

•Community Integration

•Inclusion in general education settings with grade level peers

•Staff support to meet academic expectations with a primary focus on student independence

•Grade level TEKS

•Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

•Social Thinking

Questions:

Kelli McAnally, LID Coordinator1311 Round Rock Ave.Round Rock, TX 78681

Email: kelli_mcanally@roundrockisd.org