Parent Orientation
Shannon Stevenson
PPCD Teacher
Morton Ranch Elementary
Thursday September 5th 2013
PPCD (Pre-school Program for Children
with Disabilities)
• Every child in here has a label through special
education that qualifies them for this service
• PPCD is a literal melting pot of different labels
NCEC
non-
categorical early childhood
with a suspicion of…..
AU (autism)/PDD
(pervasive
ID
developmental
(intellectual
delay
disability)
ED
OHI (other
(emotional
health
disturbance) VI (visual
impairment)
impairment)
SI (speech
Impairment)
LD
(Learning
disability)
Moral of the Story…
“Remember where you have
been and where you are
going. Life is not a race, but
a journey to be savored each
step of the way.” ~Nikita Koloff
My Philosophy
• A good preschool curriculum focuses on all areas of development
(sensory, social/play, communication, academic, and gross/fine
motor skills)
• All children need ACCESS to their curriculum
• All children need to EXPLORE their curriculum in a hands on way
• All children need a way to COMMUNICATE with others
• All children need to play and SOCIALIZE with others
• I believe in setting limits and being CONSISTENT
• All children respond to structure, schedules, repetition, and
ROUTINE
• I believe the before a child can learn anything else, they need to
learn HOW TO LEARN (to sit, attend, participate)
• I believe PARENTS are a critical part of the learning experience.
Skills at school need to be reinforced at home.
Shannon Stevenson
a.k.a. Ms. Shannon
• I’ve known I wanted to work with kids since I was 15
• I went to Trinity University for undergrad and got a major
in humanities with a minor in drama. I stayed there
another year to get a M.A.T. (master of arts in teaching)
• I got my first job as a resource teacher working with
primary students in Katy ISD at Bear Creek Elementary
• Team leader in Denton Texas as a resource/ICS teacher
• General educator w/ SPED at Morton Ranch Elementary
• Resource/ICS at Morton Ranch Elementary
• PPCD at Morton Ranch Elementary
• This is my 8th year teaching special needs students! 
Mary Molineiro a.k.a. Ms. Mary
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Went to college in Mexico
Bachelors in education
SPED Para for 5 years at MRE
Previously a bilingual teacher for 7 years in HISD
Mom of two boys, and going to be a grandma at
the end of March!
• Very passionate about agriculture, animals, and
cooking!
• Owner of a bulldog
• In love with PPCD and the Ranch!
Joanne Reeves a.k.a. Ms. Jo
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Grew up in Wappinger Falls, New York
Attended Longwood University in Virginia for nursing
Lived in Katy for 30 years
Newly widowed after 36 years of marriage
Mother of 3 married kids (Jeremy in Parker, CO; Heather in
Austin, TX; Brian in Bryan, TX)
Grandmother of 3: Zoey (3); Maryn (born in Aug); A boy
due in Jan!
Owner of a boxer; Rusty
Taught preschool in Katy for 7 years
PPCD para for 6 years
ECAP para for 6 years
Schedule
PPCD English at MRE
2013-2014
AM
8:20-8:35
8:35-9:00
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
PM
12:30-12:35
12:35-1:05
1:05-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:00
3:00-3:30
Monday
Arrival
Circle
Motor Lab/Bathroom
Rotations
Snack
Library
Monday
Tuesday
Arrival
Speech
Motor Lab/Bathroom
Rotations
Snack
Recess/Relaxation
Tuesday
Wednesday
Arrival
Circle
Motor Lab/Bathroom
Rotations
Snack
Recess/Relaxation
Wednesday
Arrival
Arrival
Arrival
Circle
Bathroom/Speech (1:20) Circle
Motor Lab/Bathroom Motor Lab
Motor Lab/Bathroom
Rotations
Rotations
Rotations
Snack
Snack
Snack
Library
Recess/Relaxation
Recess/Relaxation
Thursday
Arrival
Circle
Motor Lab/Bathroom
Rotations
Snack
Recess/Relaxation
Friday
Arrival
Speech
Motor Lab/Bathroom
Rotations
Snack
Recess/Relaxation
Thursday
Friday
Arrival
Circle
Motor Lab/Bathroom
Rotations
Snack
Recess/Relaxation
Arrival
Bathroom/Speech(1:20)
Motor Lab
Rotations
Snack
Recess/Relaxation
Routine/repetition
• Circle consists of same things every week:
theme, weather, calendar, letter, story, color,
shape, number, Matt & Molly
• Schedule follows same routine as much as
possible
• Visual cues/schedules used EVERYWHERE
• Even order for lining up and bathroom
• Don’t they get bored???
Rotations specifics
• Fine Motor/Art(DAILY): Ms. Jo will work on
tracing, coloring, stacking/put in/connect, art
projects weekly
• Reading/Math (DAILY): Ms. Mary will work on
letter sounds, letter ID, Number ID, counting,
shapes, colors
• Independent Station(2-3X a week): Ms.
Shannon will work on assessments, work jobs,
and individual goals pertaining to the IEP
Documentation
• Weekly reports are a two ply copy. I keep the
yellow copy you get the originals on Friday unless
a short week…then Mondays
• Your child’s goals are attached with A, B, C, D
• This form is in the process of being updated
amongst a committee of PPCD
teachers/supervisors. However, it was not
approved to go on line so it will still be a paper
copy
• This system of prompts/ plus or minus is how I
collect data for the 9 weeks
IEP progress report/attendance
• Every 9 weeks you will receive an IEP progress
report. It will go home the same day report
cards do in elementary…see attached
schedule. Every area that pertains to that goal
will be notated with a mastery level (ie 13/15
trials, less than 2, 85%) and a date.
• You will also receive at attendance report that
has to be signed and returned.
Behavior Management
• Accommodations: Using things that help them access the
curriculum to be successful: visual schedules/cues,
headphones, different chairs, reinforcers, deep pressure,
sensory brushes, vary lighting, FIRST/THEN
• Keeping it Positive! Positive! Positive! With LOTS of CHOICE
and CONSISTENCY!!!
• Refocus/peace area: Get their mind on something else
(drink of water, walk around, different activity). Use
conscious discipline strategies.
• Think Time: sitting out for length of age (3 yr old=3 min)
• See copy of toolkit for consistent response to negative
behavior
Websites for behavior management
• Self Control/cool down:
http://consciousdiscipline.com
• Think time at home:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj0u8aZ5O8
• Obviously you can change these things to
modify your needs at home but it is a good
starting point.
Websites for educational purposes
• School website:
http://kisdwebs.katyisd.org/campuses/MRE/Page
s/Default.aspx
• Starfall: http://www.starfall.com/
• Sesame Street:
http://www.sesamestreet.org/?gclid=CPHh57BsrkCFY5r7Aod0TEA_g
• Northern Grid:
http://www.northerngrid.org/content/senswitch
er/index.htm
Details
• Snacks: Please give snacks one day at a time. It really
helps them set up things for themselves and
discourages bugs. Also nice if healthy 
• Parent teacher conferences will be held in October.
• Annual ARDs if your child is going to Kinder next year I
will do two sets of goals. If not then I will do annual
goals (oct 3 2013-oct 3 2014)
• Inclusion in Pre-k is only an option to students who are
developmentally ready and he/she is 4 on or before
September 1st.
• Parents please look at the parent notebook regarding
illness. If your child is sick please don’t send them.
Ref. parent
handbook
Communication
Shannon Stevenson
PPCD Teacher
Room 804
Morton Ranch Elementary
Ph: 2814-234-0339
Email: shannonmstevenson@katyisd.org
Class Website Coming Soon!!!
• Personal/professional goal: To communicate
more effectively with parents via email & phone
(personal message 2X a month)
Thanks!
• Thank you all for coming
• If you are interested in icons/visuals for home
please sign up on the sheet at back.
• Q&A