Miss Bridget Golden
LCC Classroom
Mrs. Margaret Kristufek-classroom/1:1 aide
Mr. Brad Vanderberg-classroom aide
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Student Assessment, Grading, Homework, and Curriculum
Dynamic Learning Maps Assessment
Classroom Expectations and Procedures
Teacher/Parent Communication
Classroom Forms
LCC Introduction:
The LCC classroom at Conrady Junior High is a learning centered environment
that caters to each individual learner in the classroom. Students follow an
individualized schedule throughout their day to participate in 1:1 and group
instruction in the areas of math, reading, social studies, and science. In addition,
we expose students to instruction in life skills, health, goal-planning,
social/emotional skills, and transition skills. Instruction is based on the IEP goals
of each student in correspondence with monthly curriculum maps. In this
structured, self-contained, and cross-categorical environment, the goal is to teach
students the content areas at a level that meets the students at their cognitive and
adaptive levels.
Student Assessment, Grading, Homework, and Curriculum
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Students will be individually assessed on their goals that they will be working on
throughout the year. The goals that each student will be working on are from their
individual IEP (Individualized Educational Plan). These assessments will include both
informal and formal teacher assessments. The assessments will be conducted to show a
student’s progress or regression toward a specific goal.
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Students will be graded throughout the year on different assignments. These
assignments will include homework, assessments, classroom work, and participation.
Grades will be given on an individual basis. Report cards will be distributed as noted on
the IEP; therefore, if your child does not have report cards on the IEP, they will not
receive a report card. However, all students will receive a IEP Goal Update quarterly.
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Homework will be given to each student during the course of the year. Homework will be
given to a student as the teacher deems it appropriate. All homework that will be given
will reinforce skills that were learned and practiced at school.
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The curriculum that is followed in the classroom is guided by monthly curriculum maps
for Reading and Math. In addition, the curriculum is heavily guided by the individual
goals of each student, in accordance to each of their IEPs. The classroom curriculum
correlates with the Common Core Standards and the Dynamic Learning Maps Essential
Elements (which are modified versions of the common core standards).
Dynamic Learning Maps Assessment (DLM)
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Each child will participate in the assessment in the spring.
Based on teacher input into a student profile system, assessments are
individualized on the needs and capabilities of each student.
Accommodations given to each student for the assessment are based
on each child’s current IEP.
The brochure below highlights more information about the DLM.
The Dynamic Learning Maps™ (DLM) project offers an innovative way for all students with
significant cognitive disabilities to demonstrate their learning throughout the school year via the
DLM Alternate Assessment System. Traditional multiple-choice testing does not always allow
students with significant cognitive disabilities to fully demonstrate their knowledge. By
integrating assessment with instruction during the year and providing a year-end assessment, the
DLM system maps student learning aligned with college and career readiness standards in
English language arts and mathematics.
Classroom Expectations and Procedures
Classroom Rules
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Raise your hand.
Listen to your teacher.
Use nice words.
Be a friend.
Classroom Behavior Plan
During the course of the day, students earn dollars for the behavior and work ethic. After each
every 20 minute station, students have the opportunity to earn a dollar. At the end of the week,
dollars are totaled and students have the opportunity to “cash in” their money for a weekly prize.
Classroom behavior plans can also individualized based on the needs of each student and targeted
replacement behaviors.
Assignment Notebooks
Assignment sheets are used to provide homework and announcement information to parents and
students. Assignment sheets are for one week: Monday through Friday. Students write their
homework in their assignment book daily and it is expected for them to complete this homework
each night.
Chromebooks
Students with Chromebooks have access to and frequently use Chromebooks throughout the
course of the school day. For safety precautions, many parents have requested that their child’s
Chromebooks remain at school. Please contact me individually if you have any questions or
concerns regarding your child’s Chromebook permissions.
Student Folders
Students have one folder to take home every night. Parents and students should go through this
folder every night. Please take out the forms, newsletters, or announcements each night. Also,
look for the daily “end of the day” communication sheet with notes about your child’s day.
PE
The students go to PE class every day. They will be changing their clothes for this class. Your
student’s PE clothing will be kept at school during the course of the week. On Fridays, we will be
sending home their clothing to be washed for the next week. Please make sure that the PE
clothing is sent back to school on Monday with your student. Students also need deodorant to
keep in their PE locker.
Teacher/Parent Communication
If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached by phone at 233-4565 or by email at
bgolden@npd117.net. You may call me and leave a voicemail. I will get back to you as soon as
I can. If you would like to meet for a conference, we can schedule a time to meet during the
school day. If we are unable to meet for a conference, we can conduct a conference over the
phone. Please check your student’s assignment notebook and take home folder every day. The
teacher may write notes or comments on the “end of the day” sheet to the parent concerning their
student. Parents may also write notes or comments to the teacher on this sheet.
Tips for parents:
Be consistent.
Stick to a schedule
Reward good behavior and model appropriate behavior.
Read your child’s assignment notebook, take home folder, “end of the day” communication sheet
Ask your child questions about his or her day.
Ask me questions – any time!
Let’s make it a great 2015-2016 school year!!