February 22, 2013 - City of Augusta, Maine - School Department

From theSuperintendentBudget Informational MeetingRelationshipsInterim Superintendent Jim Anastasio and Assistant Superintendent Donna Madore hosted Augusta City Officials and ourlocal state legislative delegation at a gathering on Friday, February 8 th . Eleven members from city hall, city council, schoolboard and state government listened as Mr. Anastasio explained how the school budget was built in the past and the revenueresources that support the Augusta School Department’s budget. The Essential Programs and Services (EPS) funding modelutilized by the Department of Education was explained in reference to the expected contributions from both the state and themunicipality. The intent of the session was to inform our local and state leaders about how a school budget is put together andthe funding sources available.The meeting was well received by those who attended. Several guests shared that the session was helpful for them, informative,and asked that it be repeated for a larger group of people. Collectively, it was an impressive group of individuals who care a lotabout the Augusta School Department and asked excellent questions.

Spotlight on excellenceHussey School Response toIntervention Core TeamSorry…photonot availableJan Whitfield Jan Murphy Neera Harmon Anita Vose Karen DouglasSpecial thanks to Jan Whitfield, Jan Murphy, Neera Harmon, Anita Vose and Karen Douglas,the Hussey School RTI Core Team! Each week this dedicated group gives up two hours oftheir lunch and prep period time to meet individually with classroom teachers to createsupport plans for our students. This is the dream team; they are a creative and flexible groupthat is willing to “think outside the box” to generate interventions that help students to besuccessful academically, socially and behaviorally.Classroom teachers are able to meet with the team every three weeks; allowing ourinterventions to have a chance to work, or not, before we meet again to modify our plans.Interventions that are working are continued; those that are not as effective are modified orreplaced. With the support of the Hussey School Staff and the RTI Core Team, students aremaking strong progress toward achieving their goals!We are lucky to have this group working with our students!

Maine Parent FederationParent Leadership SeriesThe special education process can be an overwhelming experience for many parents. Yourschool district and Maine Parent Federation are partnering to bring you a series ofworkshops that will help you: partner with your school organize your child’s education file become familiar with the state of Maine Special Education Regulations learn how to be an effective IEP team member use test scores to monitor your child’s progress recognize ways to resolve parent-school conflict develop advocacy skills and learn about resourcesRegister now for this free course offered by your school district and Maine ParentFederation.Parent Leadership Series offered at:*** Registration is Required ***Location: Gilbert Elementary SchoolDate(s): 2/25/13 and 3/11/13Time(s): 6-8:00 PMLocation: Gilbert Elementary SchoolName:Address:City: State: ZIP:Email:Phone:Accommodation Needed:REGISTRATION FORMDate(s):Mail Registration Form to: Lynne Adams, Director of Special Education , Augusta School Department12 Gedney Street, Augusta, Maine 04330Register by Phone: 626-2464Register by Email:ameehan@augustaschools.org

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