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Preparing for Extend School Year Programs

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Preparing for Extend School Year Programs

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Presentation by: Kim Burke, M.Ed
June 6, 2023
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. CDT

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Join us for an informative webinar focused on preparing educators for the Extended School Year (ESY) program.

Hear valuable insights and practical strategies for a successful ESY experience. This session will address the unique needs of 5th graders transitioning to junior high and 8th graders transitioning to high school during ESY.

We will discuss the program structure of six weeks, Monday through Thursday, with half-time ELA and half-time Math sessions lasting 1.5 hours each. Teachers will gain access to resources like Readtopia and ReadtopiaGo and receive training on suggested units.

We will also cover data tracking and ensure teachers have the necessary IEP paperwork. Join us to learn how to support students effectively during ESY, and don’t forget to assign licenses to year-round teachers post-ESY for smooth beginning-of-year planning. 

Participants will receive:

  •  Practical strategies for a successful Extended School Year (ESY) experience
  • Insights on the unique needs of 5th graders transitioning to junior high and 8th graders transitioning to high school during ESY
  • See an example of a weekly ESY structure of six weeks, Monday through Thursday, with half-time ELA and half-time Math sessions lasting 1.5 hours each
  • Receive access to resources like Readtopia or ReadtopiaGo
  • Suggestions for training teachers on suggested units for ESY
  • Review data tracking and ensure teachers have the necessary IEP paperwork
  • Learn how to effectively support students during ESY
  • A reminder to ensure  licenses to year-round teachers post-ESY for smooth beginning-of-year planning

This 45-minute webinar is designed for Special Education Administrators, Teachers and Instructional Coaches.

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About the Presenter

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Kim Burke, M.Ed

Kim is a dedicated special education teacher who has had the privilege of working with diverse learners for the past 30 years. Kim is located in the western suburbs of Chicago, and has worked in Naperville 203 for the past 16 years. Kim earned her M.Ed in special education with an emphasis on assistive technology and UDL from BGSU in Ohio, where she honed her skills in using technology to support student’s access to education and their environment. In addition to her role as a special education teacher, Kim has served as a Student Services Coordinator and coach for the past six years. In this capacity, she has worked closely with special education teachers and school teams to utilize data driven specialized instruction for the purpose of improving student outcomes and closing achievement gaps. Kim strongly believes that all students should have access to a rigorous curriculum and high expectations for learning, regardless of their abilities. Over the years, she has worked tirelessly to create inclusive classroom environments that promote equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

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Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D.​

Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.

Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds

Author Profile: https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=110&Name=Karen+Erickson,Ph.D.​

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