Learning Support

INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS (IEPs) AT STANBRIDGE
   I hope everyone has had a smooth transition back to the real world following break! As spring begins to approach, it is possible that you have an upcoming IEP meeting. I just wanted to send out a reminder of some ways that Stanbridge can support you through this process.

• Annual meeting: Reach out to gather present levels. Let the district know that you would like someone from Stanbridge to attend. Share my email for meeting scheduling.
• Triennial meeting: Reach out to gather present levels. Have the district connect with Alyssa to fill out any rating scales, or forms for the re-evaluation process. Let the district know that you would like someone from Stanbridge to attend. Share my email for meeting scheduling.
• IEE/Additional Testing: If you are having a provider from outside of the district conduct testing, please connect to Alyssa to assist with scheduling and collecting information.
• Observations: Observations are typically conducted by outside providers or districts to aid their IEP Process. Please connect with Alyssa to coordinate scheduling.

   In all cases, it is best to connect the district/provider directly with myself. This eliminates the middle man and can help make the process more efficient. If you are concerned about this immediate connection, please let me know and all correspondence can be connected with you as well.
   For your knowledge, ALL testing can be completed at Stanbridge. It is where your student is comfortable and feels supported!
– Alyssa Dew, Learning Specialist

POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION SUPPORT

• “Your life is a story of transition. You are always leaving one chapter behind while moving on to the next.” – Anonymous

   The flow of the school year is in constant motion – while students are continually moving to the next unit of study and the next semester, they are building on what they learned and stretching past their comfort zone to take on new challenges. Our seniors are about to start their last semester at Stanbridge and are both ready for and nervous about their next chapter.
   We spent time last semester creating a multi-pathed flowchart that took them from graduation to independence. We traveled to the College of San Mateo, as it was on many of their flowcharts. Our students enjoyed hearing from two alumni, as well as seeing one of the recording studios and their resource center. On February 11th, our Juniors and Seniors will visit San Francisco State and learn more about how they support students.
   In March, we’ll be hosting alumni panels so that both parents and students can hear from alumni. The dates and details will be announced shortly.
– Cindy Schlesinger, Dir. of College Counseling & Transitions