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The Progress, March 2020:
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Contact Jillynne Raymond, jraymond@gced.k12.mn.us |
Dear Cherie
Q & A - get images from January newsletter
2020 CASE Winter Hybrid Conference Highlights
The reason that BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans) are ineffective is because they are inconvenient [for the adults]. |
PRACTICAL PLAN - Stage Model of Behavioral Change
S.E.E.R.E.D. - how do we nudge? We are in the nudge business, not the change business. The Art of the Nudge - your guide to movtiavational interviewing S = Focus on Self-Efficacy Express Empathy Roll with Resistance Engage Develop Discrepancy |
"Raising children, I realized is vastly more than fixing what is wrong with them.
It is ....see pic from 2/26 - case conference
Community Transition Interagency Committee (CTIC)
The Community Transitions Interagency Committee (CTIC) supports the state mission of the Olmstead Plan, "Minnesota will be a place where people with disabilities are living, learning, working, and enjoying life in the most integrated setting." Highlights from their May meeting:
2019-20 Collaboration and Professional Development Planning The committee reflected on this year's work and their mission moving forward with the intent to build their collective capacity on behalf of supporting our students' transitions. Region 10's Christian Wernau shared the Transition TA Model as a potential framework that has 1 prong as Interagency Collaboration; this is CTIC. The group will be able to use the collaborative framework to better improve transition planning and service delivery. Work Challenge Day The committee reflected on a recent activity designed to help students prepare for entering and being successful in the work world. Students attended a work challenge day, offered in 3 locations in SE Minnesota. GCED students participated at the Northfield site; they learned about transition and career opportunities as well as competed in various activities related to skills needed on the job. For example, one event was problem solving on the job. RBEC student Mary Nibbe and her team took first place in this event. |
Grants/Scholarships
For more information or assistance on the following grants and scholarships, contact The Arc MN SE Region at 507.287.2032.
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The Research and Training Center on Community Living (RCT-CI) is a part of The College of Education and Human Development of UMN. Their research impacts and informs policies and practices that impact the lives of people living with disabilities.
Five years of their work is chronicled in summaries and brief videos; check it out at ici.umn.edu/products/summaries/RTC-CL/2013-18. |
Student Outcomes in Reading and Math: How are we doing?
We hear a lot about growth, which is only natural. At a system level, our students' rate of growth can let us know how we are doing. We have limited time and resources so it is important to ask if what we are doing is impacting our students' growth. Are we satisfied with the results? What are we doing well? What do we want to improve?
Reading Growth
13.5% - Aggressive Growth 39% - Typical Growth 32% - Modest Growth 15.5% - Flat Growth |
Math Growth
18% - Aggressive Growth 36% - Typical Growth 32% - Modest Growth 14% - Flat Growth |
In addition to growth, it is important that we look at student proficiency outcomes at a system level. We have identified the answers to the 4 essential questions:
- What do we want our students to know?
- How will we know if they know it or not?
- How will we respond if they do not know it?
- How will we respond if they already know it?
Reading Risk Category
65% - College Pathway/Low Risk Category 20% - Some Risk Category 15% - High Risk Category |
Math Risk Category
61% - College Pathway/Low Risk Category 22% - Some Risk Category 17% - High Risk Category |
Growth or Fixed Mindset?
However you spend your summer, enjoy! Take the time to reflect on your successes this year.
Have fun and do whatever works to recharge yourself! If you're reading this send an email to jraymond@gced.k12.mn.us with the word "summertime" in the subject line; if you are the first one you'll receive a little summer fun treat.
Thanks for all you - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EVERYONE!
Have fun and do whatever works to recharge yourself! If you're reading this send an email to jraymond@gced.k12.mn.us with the word "summertime" in the subject line; if you are the first one you'll receive a little summer fun treat.
Thanks for all you - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EVERYONE!

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