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Preparing for Extend School Year Programs

On-Demand Webinar:
Preparing for Extend School Year Programs

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Presentation by: Kim Burke, M.Ed
Live presentation was held on June 6, 2023

Cork board with a white sticky note affixed with a wooden push pin and text" ESY Program Strategies

Hear valuable insights and practical strategies for a successful Extended School Year experience. This session will address the unique needs of educators providing ESY instruction including curriculum suggestions and support needed.

In this recorded webinar, Kim shares the program structure used at her district which includes six weeks of instruction, Monday through Thursday, with half-time ELA and half-time Math sessions lasting 1.5 hours each. Kim shares strategies used to select thematic units of study they have found are well suited for summer instruction.

Progress monitoring and data tracking is also covered and organizational strategies to ensure teachers have the necessary IEP paperwork.

Request access 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 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
  • 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
  • Suggestions for training teachers on suggested Readtopia units for ESY
  • Progress and data tracking methods and strategies to 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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