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January 07, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 1-06-08
Abajo se encuentra el boletin en Espanol
From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
Defining Education Terms
The ABCs are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to educational abbreviations and acronyms. Parents, understandably, are often confused by all the terms used by school and teachers. Here’s a quick look at some of the most common terms:
NCLB (No Child Left behind Act) is the 2001 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It is a federal law that was designed to improve student performance and make schools, school districts, and states more accountable for students’ success or failure.
AYP (adequate yearly progress) was established under NCLB as the measure that states must use to show that their schools and school districts are effectively working to meet basic state standards for math and reading, as well as for attendance and high school graduation. Each state has its own system for measuring school progress, often involving statewide testing.
ELL (English-language learners) is a broad term used to describe students who second language is English-that is to say children who are raised in homes where the main language spoken is not English. ELL is now being used as a term to replace other, more specific, categories, including students with limited English proficiency (LEP), second-language learners (SLL), and English as a Second Language (ESL).
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) was created to help ensure that children who have special needs. Such as a dyslexia or autism, are able to receive a free public school education that meets their needs.
FAPE (fee appropriate public education) is one of the hallmarks of IDEA-that American children, regardless of their disability, are entitled to a public school education.
IEP (individualized education program) is a personalized educational plan created for students who have been identified as having specific educational disabilities. An IEP is a team as well as an educational program. IEP team members include the child’s classroom teacher and special education teacher, the parent(s), a public agency representative, and, in may cases, the student.
RTI (response to intervention) is a multitier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. Students’ progress is closely monitored at each stage of intervention to determine the need for another method of instruction and/or intervention in both general and special education.
Many states also have “named” tests and programs to gauge students’ progress. From Virginia (SOLs) to California (STAR), if you have a child in public school, you’ll hear plenty about your state’s achievement tests, including in which grades they’re given and what subject areas are covered.
Do you want to know more? Your school’s counselors can be a great resource for educational information and can be particularly helpful if you believe your child might have special educational needs. You can ask your child’s teacher or principal.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Director Needed for Talent Show
Please volunteer to be the Director of Skyblue Mesa’s Talent Show. If no one volunteers, there will be no Talent Show. If interested, contact
Cathy St. Georges at:
skybluemesa_pto@yahoo.com
Dates to Remember
Friday, January 16
NO SCHOOL
Staff Development Day
Monday, January 19
NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Friday, January 23
MINIMUM DAY
Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm
All Kindergarten / 8:00am-11:20am
Twins Day
Monday, January 26
Site Council Meeting – 4:00pm
Wednesday, February 18
Gate Parent Meeting/5:30pm-7:00pm
Friday, February 20
MINIMUM DAY
Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm
All Kindergarten / 8:00am-11:20am
Donuts for Dad - 7:30am
Monday, February 23
Site Council Meeting – 4:00pm
Del Escritorio de la Principal
Como Definir los Términos Educativos
Aprenderse el abecedario es sólo el comienzo cuando se trata de las abreviaciones y siglas educativas en inglés. Se entiende que los padres a menudo se ven confundidos al escuchar todos los términos usados por las escuelas y maestros. Los siguientes son
NCLB (El Acta Que Ningún Niño se Quede Atrás) es la reautorización
del Acta para la Educación Primaria y Secundaria (ESEA), la ley diseñada para mejorar el rendimiento académico y hacer que las escuelas, distritos escolare y estados tengan más responsabilidad por el éxito o fracaso de los alumnos.
AYP (progreso anual adecuado) fue establecido bajo NCLB como la medida que deben usar los estados para demostrar que las escuelas y distritos escolares están trabajando efectivamente para cumplir con las normas estatales básicas para las matemáticas y lectura, al igual que para la asistencia y graduación de las escuelas secundarias. Cada estado tiene su propio sistema para medir el progreso escolar, el cual casi siempre involucra pruebas estatales.
ELL (Estudiantes del inglés) es un término para describir aquellos alumnos cuyo segundo lenguaje es el inglés—es decir aquellos niños que son criados en hogares en los cuales el inglés
IDEA (el Acta para la Educación de Individuos con Discapacidades)
fue creada para asegurar que los niños con necesidades especiales, tales como la dislexia o autismo, puedan recibir una
IEP (un programa educativo individualizado) es un plan educacional
personalizado, al igual que un equipo de pedagogos que se reúnen para crear el IEP para alumnos que hayan sido identificados con discapacidades educacionales especificas. Los miembros
RTI (respuesta a la intervención) es un proceso que constituye varias etapas para la identificación y apoyo de alumnos con necesidades del
educación general como en la educación
¿Desea mayor información? Los asesores escolares tienen mucha
También puede consultar al maestro de su niño o al director de la escuela, y si necesita información general, el bibliotecario de la escuela o biblioteca publica.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Fechas para recordar
Viernes, el 16 de Enero
NO HAY CLASES
Día de desarrollo de personal
Lunes, el 19 de Enero
NO HAY CLASES
Día de Martín Luther King, Jr.
Viernes, el 23 de Enero
DIA MINIMO (CORTO)
Grados 1-6/Estudiantes
Salen/12:26pm
Todos los estudiantes en Kindergarten / 8:00am-11:20am
Lunes, el 26 de Enero
Reunión de Concilio Escolar
4:00pm
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