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Hoagland Elementary outlines extended-core special education program; fourth graders showcase leadership projects and PE curriculum tech
Summary
Hoagland Elementary staff reviewed the extended-core special-education program (multi-grade groupings, alternate assessments, communication devices for nonverbal students), presented a fourth-grade leadership program and mock election project, and described selection of a new PE curriculum with technology supports for instruction.
Hoagland Elementary principal Amy Williams and teachers described the school’s extended-core special education program, explaining multi-grade groupings, substantial individualized supports, curriculum modifications and scheduling strategies to balance self-contained instruction with integration into general education.
Teacher Terry described students in the extended-core program as often nonverbal and using communication devices, requiring highly individualized instruction and significant collaboration among paraeducators, consultants, speech-language pathologists, nurses and general-education teachers. Terry said teachers modify core curricula and prepare individualized education program (IEP) plans and that the program is in its second year of implementation at Hoagland.
Staff also presented a new fourth-grade leadership initiative that selected six students from 48 applicants to work on school-wide projects; students displayed a mock presidential election (about 300 votes, closely decided) and created posters to promote common-area expectations.
On physical education, presenters described the curriculum-adoption process (alignment to essential standards, equipment needs, and home-connection materials) and the selection of Quaver, which includes a video and interactive technology component; staff demonstrated a smart interactive board in use and reported immediate improvements in curriculum implementation.
Next steps: principals and teachers will refine master schedules this spring and summer to align special-education services with general-education times and continue to expand leadership and SEL-linked projects in elementary buildings.
