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AG (Academically Gifted) |
CCR (Cross Categorical Resource) | ESL
(English as a Second Language)
IRT (Instructional Resource Teacher)
| Literacy | Math
Coach | Speech
AG
(Academically Gifted)
The Academically
Gifted Resource program is designed to provide differentiation
through in-depth studies in language arts, mathematics or
thematic units. Higher-order and critical thinking skills,
creativity, and problem-solving skills are developed through
the presentation of content in activities related to the
NC Standard Course of Study. Class activities will include,
but not be limited to, discussion, research, creative problem
solving, and individual and group projects. Emphasis will
be placed on quality rather than quantity.
Ms. Marilyn
Bernold is the part-time AG Specialist at North Ridge. She
is on campus Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week.
She can be reached via email at Mbernold@wcpss.net or by
leaving a message for her at school.
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CCR
The North Ridge
Cross Categorical Resource (CCR) program is staffed with
four special education teachers.
Students are identified for special education services
based upon federal and state guidelines. Students may qualify
for services as:
Autistic
Behaviorally-Emotionally Disabled
Mentally Disabled including Educable Mentally Disabled
Multi-handicapped
Other Health Impaired - may include ADHD, brain injured,
etc.
Specific Learning Disabled
Traumatic Brain-Injury
Developmentally Delayed
Orthopedically Impaired
When a student qualifies for special education services,
the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team will meet
and develop an IEP for the student that identifies strengths
and needs. Goals and short- term objectives will be developed
to address the needs of the student. The IEP team may consist
of the parent, classroom teacher, principal, guidance counselor,
special education teacher, psychologist, and/or other specialists
such as speech-language teacher, occupational therapist,
physical therapist, etc.
The resource program serves children in all grade levels
(K-5) in a pull-out and/or
in-class setting. The special education and regular classroom
teacher work closely together to communicate the needs and
progress of each student. Through this communication, we
feel we have a very strong special education program that
can effectively meet the needs of each student as identified
on the Individualized Education Plan in the least restrictive
environment.
For more information, please contact:
Lois Carroll - lcarroll@wcpss.net
Patricia D'Agostino PStewart - dagostino@wcpss.net
Loretta Lyons - LLyons1@wcpss.net
Julie Shepherd - JShepherd@wcpss.net
ESL
(English as a Second Language)
Ms. Charlene
Lowell and Ms. Mary Worrell are our ESL teachers. Students
who speak little or no English are referred to ESL. ESL
is a pull-out program in which ESL students receive an extra
dose of language arts instruction for several periods during
the week. The goal of ESL services is to prepare students
to function successfully in the classrooms where English
is the medium of instruction for all subject areas.
They also provide numerous additional services to our ESL
families including a special ESL orientation at the start
of the school year, reading workshops for parents, translation
of school announcements and information, and much more.
For more information, feel free to contact Charlene Lowell
at clowell@wcpss.net.
IRT
Our Instructional Resource Teacher or IRT is Jane Queen.
She has taught for 30 years in Wake County on the high school
and elementary levels. Her goal is to provide leadership
to classroom teachers at the elementary school level in
the implementation of curriculum and instructional techniques
in support of the WCPSS Board Goal for 2011.
Jane will support North Ridge by:
1. Connect the Elementary Curriculum and Instructional
Department with North Ridge Staff in the following ways:
* Communicate curricular and instructional programs and
information to school staff, parents, and school community
members.
* Coordinate instructional resources to enhance student
learning including distribution, maintenance, and explanation
of all curriculum documents disseminated by WCPSS.
2. Support the classroom teacher in the following ways:
* Coordinate, assist and provide coaching in the implementation
of curriculum and best instructional practices in the classroom.
* Coordinate and assist in the implementation of school
improvement plan strategies designed to support the Board
Goals.
* Analyze, interpret, and assist staff in using test data
for instructional planning.
3. Coordinate and conduct staff development in support
of the Board Goal for 2011 in the following ways:
* Form collaborative instructional networks between and
among schools for effective staff development and interaction
between teachers.
* Meet with Curriculum and Instruction staff for planning
and conducting staff development.
A Parent/Guardian’s
Guide to Understanding the 2009-2010 North Carolina Writing
Instruction System Grades 4 and 7
Feel
free to contact Jane Queen at jqueen@wcpss.net.
Literacy
The North Ridge
Literacy Intervention Team includes Pam Hill, Mary Jean
Edmundson, Gina Forman and Kimberly Leath.
What is the Literacy Intervention Program?
Our Literacy Intervention Program is funded through both
local and Title 1 federal funds. The Literacy Intervention
Program is offered for grades K-5. The program provides
supplemental reading instruction to small groups of identified
students. Each school uses a variety of reading assessments
to determine which students will best benefit from the program.
Supplemental literacy intervention instruction is provided
in addition to the regular classroom reading instruction.
The Literacy Intervention Teachers use a structured lesson
format utilizing specific materials and primarily nonfiction
texts. The lessons are designed to meet the specific needs
of the students.
In addition to providing supplemental instruction to students,
Kimberly Leath serves as our school's literacy coach; providing
training and support to classroom teachers.
What are the benefits?
o Progress in reading can be accelerated when clear, direct
instruction is based on ongoing assessment.
o Frequent collaboration between the intervention teacher
and the regular classroom teacher promotes maximum growth
for each child.
o Parent workshops provide parents with information to help
them support their childrens' academic growth at home.
What is Title 1?
Title 1 is a federally funded program designed to help students
who are falling behind academically or are at risk of falling
behind. A school receives Title 1 funding based on the number
of enrolled students eligible for free and reduced lunch.
Title 1 funds are used to hire intervention teachers, purchase
materials and supplies, promote parent involvement, and
provide professional development opportunities.
For
more information, please contact:
Title 1 Literacy Intervention Teachers:
Pam Hill - phill1@wcpss.net
Mary Jean Edmundson - medmundson@wcpss.net
Gina Forman - gforman@wcpss.net
Literacy Intervention Teacher/Literacy Coach:
Kimberly Leath - kleath@wcpss.net
Math
Coach
The Math Coach
position was created to assist the teachers with the implementation
of the new math series, Math Expression, and the new Math
curriculum for next year. Tifanie Kingston will be co-teaching
with many of the K-5 teachers and assisting them with anything
related to math. The Math Coach does not work directly with
the students, but indirectly through the teacher. She will
also be helping with the Title 1 PAC meetings. Ms. Kingston
is here to answer any questions that parents might have
about the new Math series or any other things related to
math. Feel free to contact her at tkingston@wcpss.net.
Speech
Students are
identified for speech and language services as part of the
special education program which is based upon federal and
state guidelines. Students may qualify for services if a
speech and language weakness is negatively impacting the
student educationally or socially. If a student is found
to have a communication need which requires therapy a plan,
or Individualized Educational Program (IEP) is written to
describe this service.
Services
to support communication might be provided in the areas
of fluency, articulation, voice and language. Good communication
skills are important to be a successful learner.
The
speech language pathologist can also provide communication
support and suggestions to teachers concerning students
who may not receive special education service. The growth
of all students' communication skills is an ongoing focus
of the educational setting.
For
more information, please contact Judith Blaine M.Ed CCC-SLP
at jblaine@wcpss.net or 870-4110.
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