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805 W Centre St, Shenandoah, PA 17976

(570) 462-1957

(570) 462-1957

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Shenandoah Valley School District

Shenandoah Valley School DistrictShenandoah Valley School DistrictShenandoah Valley School District

Home of the Blue Devils

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Special Education

  

     Each student with a disability who is a resident of Shenandoah Valley shall be provided quality education program and services that meet the student’s needs for educational, instructional, transitional, and related services. The special education program shall be designed to comply with law; conformed to district goals; and integrate programs of special education with the regular instructional program of the schools, consistent with the interest of the student with a disability and other students. 

     Under Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), a child with a disability can be defined as the following: Autism, Deaf/Blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance,Hearing Impaired, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech and Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Visual Impairment.

     If you believe that your school-age child may be in need of special education screening or evaluation, services are available to you at no cost, upon written request.

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Family Engagement

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Survey

 

Family Engagement promotes equitable partnerships among schools, families and communities to actively promote student achievement through shared commitment, decision-making and responsibility.  PaTTAN is looking for your input as we update our training plans, publications and resources.  Please help us by completing our Family Engagement Survey.  Families and schools working together, because our students are worth it.

The survey can be accessed at the link below and will close 3/23/20.

https://tinyurl.com/Family-Engagement-Survey

Special Education Contact Information:

  

​​Michelle Zinkus, Director of Special Education

(570) 462-1957 EXT 4130  zinkm@svbluedevils.org​​

Kelly Savakinas, Secretary to the Director of Special Education

(570) 462-1957 savak@svbluedevils.org

Lesley Matus, School Psychologist

(570) 462-2796 matul@svbluedevils.org


Elementary Special Education Teachers:

Maricia Buhl buhlm@svbluedevils.org

Karen Possessky posk@svbluedevils.org

Jaime Houseknecht  housej@svbluedevils.org

Angela Huben hubea@svbluedevils.org

Michelle Brochyus brocm@svbluedevils.org

Ashley Palubinsky palua@svbluedevils.org

Barbara Cuff cuffb@svbluedevils.org



High School Special Education Teachers: 

Amanda Zulkowski mccla@svbluedevils.org

Sarah Hollenbach lesis@svbluedevils.org

Lori Hess hessl@svbluedevils.org 

Gloria Laudeman laudg@svbluedevils.org

Coleen McGuire mcguc@svbluedevils.org


Speech and Language Pathology: 

Dawn Wenrich wenrda@svbluedevils.org

Erica Polley polle@svbluedevils.org


Emotional Support Teachers

Kassandra Stewart blewk@svbluedevils.org

Angel VanBlargan vanban@svbluedevils.org

 

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher:

Lisa Reidler  reidl@svbluedevils.org


Autistic Support Teacher:

Melissa Troutman  troum@svbluedevils.org


Occupational Therapy 

Valerie Dornsife dornv@svbluedevils.org


Social Worker/Behavioral Interventionist 

Sean Lyons  lyonss@svbluedevils.org  

Joan Matta (Behavioral Interventionist) mattj@svbluedevils.org   

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Inclusion Classroom:

  

     There are currently four co-teaching classrooms at Shenandoah Valley Elementary School. “Co-teaching is two or more people sharing responsibility for teaching all of the students assigned to a classroom (Nevin, Thousand, & Villa, 2008).” The research indicates increased overall achievement for all students. There are many benefits of co-teaching for both students and teachers alike. For students, co- teaching develops respect for differences, opportunities for leadership and growth within the least restrictive environment, improves self- esteem, enables development of friendships, shows increased achievement test scores, etc. 

     All students have the right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). If you would like to receive more information about co-teaching, please log on to Parent Hub.

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Child Study Team:

    

     The purpose of the Child Study Team is to implement academic and behavioral interventions to meet the needs of students experiencing difficulty prior to a special education referral. When the student is showing academic or behavioral problems, the teacher will complete the Child Study Referral form. The Child Study Referral form is located in the Elementary Office. The Child Study Referral form will be turned in to the School Counselor.


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Transition 101 Parent Training:

       What is Transition? What does this mean for my child with a disability?


If you have a child with a disability who is 13 - 21 years of age and would like to receive information about the transition process and transition section of an IEP, then please come join us for an informational training about transition. Parents, guardians, and family members from ANY DISTRICT may attend the following training listed on the attached flyer.


Zoom Meetings for Parents

CSL Stem

Anatomy of a Quality Employee

Find Your Right Way

Guardian Transition Sessions

Schuylkill County Resource for Families 

Timeout Tuesdays - Build Your Self Care Toolbox



TAY Program

TAY Program Criteria


Transition Tuesday Series

Teens Taking Flight Virtual Group


IU 5 Career Connections


CLIU Parent Transition Trainings


ERC Newsletter Oct 2020

ERC Newsletter Nov 2020

ERC Resource Newsletter Nov. 20, 2020

ERC Newsletter Dec 2020

ERC Newsletter Dec. 18, 2020

ERC Newsletter Jan 22, 2021

ERC Newsletter Feb 5, 2021

ERC Newsletter Feb 19, 2021

 

Synchronous virtual connections with professionals from across all 16 career clusters.  There is no need to register.  Simply click "Dates, Times and Links" and you will have all the information you need to connect.  If you would like to know more about the Career Cluster and the Presenter, click "Cluster & Presenter Information".  Download Student Artifact Document for students to complete as they are listening. Each session will be approximately 30 minutes and will be moderated by educators: 15 minutes of the professional sharing, 15 minutes of Q & A from the audience.


https://sites.google.com/view/iu5careerconnections/home?authuser=0


Sessions offered now through December 11



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Helpful Hints/Parent Trainings

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Welcome to Career Day “THE VIRTUAL WAY”


https://www.pct.edu/k-12-educators/virtual-career-day  While this Career Day is primarily geared toward 7-9th grade students, it is suitable for all ages. Students may choose a pathway that leads them to a host of videos and articles meant to inspire and educate. This resource can be used as an enrichment tool, based on the PA Department of Education’s Career Education and Work (CEW) standards. The list of industry-recognized career clusters, for which the pathways are based, is found here

Students can reflect/respond and, to take a step further, go to our website at pct.edu to delve further into academic programs that prepare students for applied technology careers.

If you have any difficulties, or have questions, please email me at ams106@pct.edu.




OVR Newsletter May 8th

OVR NEwsletter May 15th

OVR Newsletter May 22nd

OVR Newsletter May 29t


  Newsletter form the Reading District OVR Office 

  Parent Session for Post Secondary Choices





Find Your Right Way - Informational session provided by Schuylkill Intermediate 29


   S.N.A.P. (Special Needs Assessment Program) is a disaster preparedness tool provided by your county government. For more information visit www.scema.org Help Your Emergency Responders Help You! 


The Brain: Basic Anatomy, Brain Injuries and Return to Learn Protocol Training


Advice from the OT - Why Good Sitting = Good Listening


PA's Supplementary and Aids Toolkit - An Overview for Parents


The Special Ed Evaluation/IEP Process


The Special Ed Evaluation/IEP Process


The Special Ed Reevaluation/IEP Process


The Special Ed Reevaluation/IEP Process


PBIS Parent Traning


Find Your Child's right Way


My Bike Program


Human Trafficking 101


What's Your Vision

Special Education Documents:

Procedural Safeguards

Annual Public Notice 2018

Percent Participation Threshold Justification - PASA




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College and Career Planning Resources

Career Readiness Opportunities


 

Consortium for Public Education – March Snack & Learn Sessions for students who want to explore careers and gather career learning artifacts.


Must register in advance: https://www.theconsortiumforpubliceducation.org/check-out-our-march-lineup-for-snack-learn/

  • March 3, at 10:30 a.m. An interactive session with Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Armani Davis, who will talk about the ways careers unfold and how they sometimes find you before you find them.
  • March 10, at 1:30 p.m. An energy careers presentation with Dr. Robert Mayfield, Manager of Tenaska Power Station and author of two books on workforce development in the power generation industry.
  • March 18, at 11:30 a.m. A presentation from the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Apprenticeship Program, about training to do masonry, refractory restoration, tile setting and related careers.
  • March 24, at 11 a.m. Citizens Bank representatives unpack the process of obtaining college financial aid.

Also on the site are recorded interviews from people in all 16 career clusters – students can watch to learn more about specific careers and the path needed to get into that field. CAREER JOURNEYS

·  https://www.theconsortiumforpubliceducation.org/career-journeys/


Snack and Learns: https://www.theconsortiumforpubliceducation.org/sign-up-for-our-next-snack-learn-sessions/

Home page: https://www.theconsortiumforpubliceducation.org/


  

www.collegeboard.com : Register for the SAT

www.bls.gov/oco : Occupational Outlook Handbook - This is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!

www.onetonline.org : O Net online - Find occupations.
www.careeronestop.org
www.going2college.org
petersons.com :Find a college that's right for you!
educationplanner.org

FAFSA information : Apply for Federal Student Aid (Financial Aid)

Act Student : Register for the ACT

PA Career Zone

PA Career Link

Pattan

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Important Websites

Council for Exceptional Children
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
Schuylkill County Intermediate Unit #29
Apply for OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation) Services
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide
Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) applications
Sign Up for the Selected Service 18 years and older

Voter Registration

Surrogate Parent Flier

Day Treatment Flier

Brainsteps


 

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PRACTICE WEBSITES

  Use the following links to find information
     SAT - College Board
     ACT - ACT Student
     ACT  Question of the Day 


Test Guide : ASVAB Practice Tests

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