The Link
The Link is the new Integrated Services monthly newsletter for families that began in October, 2024. It is a way for us to share information, upcoming events and activities, and resources. Barb Moreng, Parent Liaison, is the editor. If you have feedback, please email Barb at bamoreng@psdschools.org. If you want to catch up on previous issues, click the links below:
Director's Corner
Dr. Jodie Rommel, Director of Integrated Services
Dear Integrated Services Families,
Every school year, Integrated Services completes a program evaluation. During the spring semester, we will be evaluating our Multi-Categorical Programs. Parents/guardians with students in this program will be asked to complete surveys and join focus groups to ensure we get their valuable input. More information will be shared soon.
We will continue to have listening sessions and informal meet & greets in January. Please see details within this newsletter. I look forward to connecting soon!
I hope you have a wonderful winter break!
Warm wishes,
Jodie
SEAC Update
The 2024-25 Special Education Advisory Committee is made up of parents, community partners, and PSD school staff. The purpose of SEAC is to represent students with disabilities and advise the Special Education Leadership Team on their behalf. It is also to help the Integrated Services Department to develop collaborative parent, community and educator partnerships and to promote best practices for students with disabilities. The topics so far this year have been:
- September Topic: SEAC Charter
- October Topic: Affective Needs Program Evaluation
- November Topic: Comprehensive Planning Committee
- December Topic: No meeting
You can find the Action Statements, which is the feedback the committee provided to the presenter, and learn more about SEAC, by clicking the button below.
Upcoming Events
Click the link below to sign up for a session.
If you have any issues, please contact Barb Moreng at bamoreng@psdschools.org
(registration will close the day before the session):
Lunch with Leadership
PSD Community transition fair
February 27, 2025
5:00pm-8:00pm
Aztlan Community Center
112 E. Willow Street Fort Collins
- For all students supported by special education, families, and teachers
- Pre-K through Transition Pathways
- Learn about special education eligibility and services
- Learn about community transition resources (important for ALL students, not just high school students - it's never too early to start planning for your student's adult life!)
- 5 different pathways available to help you navigate the fair!
- 40 tables!
- Food and childcare will be provided! (Must register for childcare)
More information coming soon!
PSD special education program overview
The majority of students supported by K-12 special education in Poudre School District are served in our multi-categorical programs in all of our neighborhood schools. For students who need additional support throughout the school day, we offer several center-based programs at various schools. Our goal is to continually improve our inclusive practices. Click on the link below to see an overview of our special education programming.
World Braille Day is january 4, 2025
Braille is a code using cells that are made up of 6 dots in various combinations. For a 60-second tutorial, watch the video below!
Credits:
Created with images by Liudmyla - "'Save the date' words on a modern board on a white wooden background, top view. Overhead, from above, flat lay. Close-up." • PORNCHAI SODA - "Your opinion matters. group of color share opinion on blue background"