Parent Advisory Group Introduction Overview of Haddon Township

Parent Advisory Group • Introduction • Overview of Haddon Township Special Education • Overview of Parent Advisory Group • Concerns • Questions

Child Study team and special education Classification Type - Total District Students (as of 10/5/15) Percentage of Classifications Autistic 19 4. 8% AI - Hearing Impairment 1 0. 5% Communication Impaired 55 13. 9% Emotionally Disturbed 13 3. 2% Intellectually Impaired 1 0. 25% Multiply Disabled 28 7. 1% Other Health Impaired 57 14. 4% Preschool Disabled 14 3. 5% 170 43. 0% 1 0. 25% Specific Learning Disability Traumatic Brain Injury TOTAL District Percent Classified ESLS - Speech Only District Percent w/ ESLS 360 17. 2% 35 18. 7% 8. 8%

Students with disabilities Out of District Students by Classification • Preschool Disabled 1 • Other Health Impaired 4 • Autistic 5 • Specific Learning Disability 1 • Multiply Disabled 13 • Age range from 4 -20 • Traumatic Brain Injury 1 • Emotionally Disturbed 3 • Communication Impaired 1 • AI-Hearing Impaired 1 • Intellectually Disabled 1

Students with disabilities Out of District Students by Level 2013 2014 2015 Preschool 1 2 1 Elementary 6 6 6 Middle school 3 5 5 High school 27 20 14 Post (18 -21) 7 3 5 Total 44 36 31 Decrease in out of district placements: addition of a dedicated case manager to the high school increased teaching assistant supports increased training at all levels addition of elementary counselor to support behavior intervention

Parent Advisory Group Mission: To facilitate communication among parents, school staff, the Board of Education, and the community regarding the district’s special education programs.

PAG representatives • Looking for a few parents to represent families of: • Different age levels • Schools • Parent representative should be able to attend meetings a few times a year • Parent representatives should be comfortable and accessible to talk with other families

ROLE of PAG • To provide direct input on the policies, programs and practices that impact services and support for students with disabilities. • To advise on the involvement of families of children with special needs. • To advise on issues about education, health and safety of students.

What happens at meetings? • Concerns related to the group of students are shared and discussed. • The Supervisor of Special Services will provide updates related to Special Services in Haddon Township and at the State and National levels. • Group members will have adequate time to discuss issues among themselves and plan the agenda for next meeting.

National/Local Issues • ESSA – Every Student Succeeds Act • State Assessments • Elementary Report Cards/Progress Reports • Transitions